Vs Concrete — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
McDonough's pool season runs long and hot, which means your backyard is seeing serious use from late spring straight through Labor Day. Here's the thing: concrete around a pool looks sharp for about two years, then it becomes a cracked, algae-stained headache that costs a fortune to replace. We've installed artificial turf in Eagle's Landing and Kelleytown neighborhoods for years, and we see the same pattern repeatedly—homeowners get tired of concrete maintenance before they ever use their pool to its full potential. Artificial turf changes that equation entirely. You get a soft, non-slip surface that won't burn your kids' feet on a 95-degree day, won't trap moisture and cause mold issues in our clay-heavy soil, and handles pool chemicals without degrading. Unlike concrete, it drains fast—critical here in Henry County where our soil doesn't absorb water quickly on its own. You can install it this month and have a completely functional, beautiful pool deck by your first big family cookout. No curing time, no settling, no resurfacing in five years.
Henry County's clay base is actually one of the best reasons to choose turf over concrete around your pool. Concrete absorbs moisture in clay soil, which leads to cracking and heaving—especially during our humid summers and unpredictable freeze-thaw cycles. Artificial turf sits on top of a proper drainage base we install, so water moves through instead of pooling underneath. Your lot size matters too. Whether you're in a standard Eagle's Landing subdivision lot or one of the newer builds in rapid-growth areas, artificial turf scales beautifully. A 20-by-15 concrete pad feels rigid and industrial; the same space in turf feels like an extension of your yard. Sun exposure varies across McDonough depending on tree canopy and lot orientation. Our turf holds up perfectly in full sun—no fading like cheap alternatives—and in shaded areas (common near Heritage Park's tree lines), it actually outperforms concrete by staying cooler and preventing that slippery algae film. Many HOAs in our area have specific landscape requirements; we work with those guidelines and can even coordinate with your HOA before installation starts.
Yes, completely. Our turf is formulated to resist chemical degradation from pool water, chlorine, and salt systems. Concrete actually absorbs chemicals and stains over time; turf rinses clean. We recommend a quick fresh-water rinse after heavy chemical treatments, but that's it. Standard pool maintenance won't damage the fibers or the drainage base underneath.
Clay soil drains poorly, so we always install a engineered gravel and drainage base under the turf—not just laying it flat on dirt. This prevents water from pooling under your pool deck, which would weaken the turf and create odor issues. It's a one-time cost that saves you years of headaches compared to concrete settling on clay.
Absolutely. We've done dozens of retrofits in Eagle's Landing and surrounding neighborhoods. We work around existing coping, equipment, and any hardscaping already in place. Removal of old concrete, if needed, takes a few days; then we build the proper base and install turf. Most jobs finish within a week.
Quality turf lasts 12-15 years in heavy-use environments. Around a pool with regular chemical exposure, plan for the longer end of that range with proper care. Concrete cracks and stains within 3-5 years in our climate, so you're actually spending less money long-term with turf—and getting a safer, more comfortable surface immediately.
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