Pricing Guide — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
Pool season in McCollum means making the most of your backyard before the Georgia heat really sets in. The problem most homeowners in this part of Cobb County run into is balancing a beautiful poolside with the reality of East Cobb's heavy clay soil and the wear that wet feet create on natural grass. Artificial turf around your pool solves that fast. You get a soft, non-slip surface that doesn't turn into a mud pit after a swim, drains cleanly, and actually looks better year-round than sod struggling in our clay. We've installed pool turf for dozens of families in the McCollum area—folks who got tired of replacing dead patches and dealing with slippery algae on concrete. The investment typically runs between $3,500 and $7,500 depending on your deck size and perimeter, but it pays for itself in the first two seasons when you factor in no sod replacement, no fertilizer, and no drainage headaches. Since we're based just 15 minutes north, we know exactly how McCollum yards behave in summer and can design a pool surround that actually works with your climate, not against it.
McCollum's landscape comes with some quirks you need to know about before committing to pool turf. That clay-heavy soil everyone deals with in East Cobb means drainage is always a consideration—the good news is artificial turf actually gives you better control over water movement than natural grass, which tends to puddle in our soil. Your pool deck gets full sun most of the day given the open layout around the airport corridor, which is perfect for turf because UV isn't an issue for modern synthetic blades, but it does mean choosing a material rated for heat reflection if you're barefoot-sensitive in July. Lot sizes in McCollum tend to run modest to medium, so we're usually working with 150 to 400 square feet of actual pool surround—totally manageable for a 3- to 5-day install. We always slope the turf toward storm drains or low points in your yard to keep water from sitting. If you're in an HOA-governed section of McCollum, check your covenants first; most allow turf for pool decks since it's clearly functional and maintained, but we can help you navigate that conversation if needed.
East Cobb clay holds water poorly for natural grass but perfectly for engineered drainage under turf. Your pool deck won't turn muddy, won't grow algae in shaded corners, and drains into the ground or storm system without pooling. Plus, barefoot traffic between pool and house is safer and cleaner on turf than on either slick concrete or dying grass.
Most McCollum pool decks run $3,500 to $7,500 installed, depending on square footage and base prep. Smaller 150-sq-ft decks land closer to $4,000; larger 400+ sq-ft installations with added amenities run $6,500–$8,000. We include grading, drainage rock, and perimeter finishing. Request a site visit for an exact quote.
Three to five days for a typical pool surround, depending on ground conditions and deck size. We handle site prep, base work, and finish in one continuous project. Weather delays are rare in our area, and since we're 15 minutes away, we manage logistics smoothly for McCollum jobs.
Not uncomfortably. We choose turf blends rated for Georgia heat, and pool water naturally keeps your feet cool when you're moving between water and deck. If heat is a concern, we can recommend lighter-colored fibers that reflect more sun. The trade-off is appearance, but most McCollum pools stay comfortable even mid-July.
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