Free site visits
New pools and remodels of older ones on Roswell’s established, wooded lots, including homes near the Chattahoochee and in the Historic District. Owner Christian Wilson gives free site visits, and his own crew does the work.
Ideas for Roswell
Illustrations of work Christian builds on established lots with older pools to renovate. They aren’t photos of his jobs; those are in his project films.
“The original pool was built 11 years ago using a single layer of concrete. Improper drain lines and 11 years of ground movement left quite a disaster of cracked and crumbling surface area. … United Poolscapes negotiated with us on a fair price for the complete demo and rebuilding of all of the concrete, including the design of a new draining system and a proper coping design.”
“Chris was helpful with picking out our pool pavers and turf and made thoughtful design and function suggestions. We had a water drainage issue in our backyard, which he also fixed.”
Working in Roswell
Many Roswell yards are established, with mature trees, older pools and existing patios. Christian looks at what can be kept before anything is torn out.
At the free site visit Christian walks the yard with you. He checks how the digging equipment will get into the backyard, how the yard slopes and where rainwater goes. Then he talks through the size, shape and depth of the pool, the deck, and anything else you want with it, like a spa, a fire pit or an outdoor kitchen.
His own crew builds the pool and the work around it: the deck and coping, retaining walls, drainage, and any spa, fire pit or kitchen in the plan. Customers mention the crew cleaning up at the end of each day, and Christian coming back to fix small issues years after the job.
Local rules
In plain words, from the city and county pages, read on October 17, 2026. Rules change, so check the current version for your address.
In the Historic District, a pool goes to the Historic Preservation Commission before the permit.
Roswell development code, section 13.7Within 2,000 feet of the river, the plan needs a corridor certificate, and nothing hard can be built within 150 feet of the water.
Atlanta Regional Commission: Metropolitan River Protection ActThe pool’s water stays 10 feet from the side and rear lines and the deck 5 feet, and never in the front yard.
Roswell development code, article 9Removing a tree 3 inches across or more needs a permit. On lots under an acre only specimen trees are protected, but you still apply.
Roswell development code, article 12At the site visit
When the finish, coping, deck and drainage are done together, the pool looks rebuilt instead of patched.
Cracked decks, sinking and standing water point to problems a new surface alone will not fix.
New coping, decking and steps are chosen to work with the house and with what stays.
Fences, trees and side yards decide how the crew tears out and rebuilds.
When to call
Each of these is a good reason for a free site visit with Christian.
The job
Pool design: size, shape and depth
Digging and building the pool shell
Plumbing, pool equipment, electrical and startup
Tile, coping and the pool deck
Spas and hot tubs
Retaining walls and drainage when the yard needs them
Free site visit
Christian sets the schedule after he has seen the yard and you have chosen the main materials. Rain can move the dates.
How it works
Christian comes to your home, walks the yard with you and looks at the slope, access and drainage.
He brings ideas and material samples, and he goes over the quote with you in person.
His crew does the work, cleans up at the end of each day and puts the lawn back when the job is done.
Questions
Yes. The City of Roswell’s Building Division issues pool permits through its online Permitting & Licensing HUB, and every pool also needs a Minor Land Disturbance Permit.
The water has to be 10 feet from the side and rear lines and the decking 5 feet. A pool can’t go in the required front yard, and the pump and filter can sit 3 feet from a lot line.
You need a Certificate of Appropriateness first. Pools aren’t on the list city staff can approve, so the Historic Preservation Commission reviews them, along with any grading or tree removal.
Within 2,000 feet of the river you apply to Roswell Planning & Zoning, the Atlanta Regional Commission reviews the clearing and paved area, and the city issues a certificate. Nothing hard can be built within 150 feet of the river.
Yes. Christian comes out, walks the yard with you and talks through ideas at no charge.
Yes. The same crew builds the pool deck, retaining walls and drainage, and can add a spa, fire pit or outdoor kitchen.
Book a site visit or call. Christian prices the pool after he has seen the yard, because the slope, the access and what goes around the pool change the cost.
Yes. Christian brings samples and helps you choose the tile, coping and decking.
Other work
Start with the address
Send the address, what you have in mind, and anything you already know about the slope, drainage or access. Christian or the team will call you back.
Or call(470) 680-17701411 Franklin Goldmine Rd01We read your request.
02We call you back to set up the visit.
03Christian comes out and walks the yard with you.
