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We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and modern designs that fit every budget and style. With an ever-growing team of experienced craftsmen – brick, stone, tile, custom stamped concrete, plumbing, and electrical-Henson Pools continues into its third decade as the go-to swimming pool contractor in the West Georgia and East Alabama area.

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Henson Pools is a family-owned pool company with vast experience in custom pool design, construction, and installation serving Georgia and Alabama. We have been in business for over 20 years, providing homeowners quality swimming pools to meet their unique needs, budget estimates, and specifications.

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Randy Henson and his crew were so helpful and very knowledgeable. Making our pool installation an easy process. I highly recommend them.
Connie Ray
Connie Ray
My wife and I would highly recommend Henson Pools to anyone wanting to put in a pool or any concrete work in general. The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding our expectations every time we have contracted with them. Our backyard is our go to place and with their help we created our oasis! We couldn't be more pleased with our product!
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We look forward to working with you and helping create an amazing backyard environment for your family to enjoy for years to come.

535 Bethany Church Road
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Phone: 770-883-8016 or 404-783-0319

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Custom Pool Design

Dive into a world of possibilities! Explore our diverse pool styles – from geometric and classic to freeform and vanishing edge, complete with water features, spas, and more. 

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Choosing Your Pool Design Style

When creating a custom pool design, the first step is to choose the overall style that will work best with the space. Some of the most popular options are freeform, geometric, and infinity (vanishing edge) pools.

While some styles work better in certain spaces than others, most are very flexible. Once you choose the one that’s most appealing to you, it’s easy to make adjustments to ensure your custom pool design reflects your unique style.

A freeform pool design creates a lush and tropical setting featuring natural curves and are often shaped like a pond or a lagoon. Since freeform pools are expected to have an irregular shape, it’s easy to incorporate them into spaces
where other pool designs may not work, therefore giving flexibility to turn even the most awkwardly shaped backyard into a relaxing oasis.

This pool design is characterized by a simple square or rectangular shape and works well in a large, open backyard with plenty of space to fill. Although they’re very simple, geometric pools allow for plenty of customization by adding unique features like lights and fountains.

The vanishing edge pool is an excellent option for homes with beautiful backyard views and is considered to be one of the most luxurious pool designs. This design creates the illusion of an endless body of water so these pools work well in a space that is surrounded by woods or foliage.

Spas and hot tubs allow you to enjoy your backyard all year long. The warm, relaxing water and massaging jets are the perfect way to unwind and soothe sore muscles after a long day.

Whether you choose a built-in spa that uses the same internal plumbing as your pool or a stand-alone hot tub this simple feature will make your pool area much more enjoyable.

Spas and hot tubs come in wide variety of style options, sizes, and shapes and allow you to choose the number of seats and jets that work best for you. As you incorporate them into your backyard décor, you’ll also have your choice of colors, styles, and add-on features like LED lights and spillways that overflow into your pool.

Adding water features is another great way to enhance your pool’s appeal. Deck jets paired with LED lights will give your pool a trendy, modern feel. If you want to add a natural look, consider a rock waterfall that looks just like the real thing!

Other popular water features include bubblers, sconces, fountains, fog and misting systems, water walls, and rain curtains. Once you start exploring your options, the possibilities are literally endless.

Repairs & Renovations

If you have a swimming pool, you know that it’s important to
keep it in good condition. When the time comes and your current swimming pool needs more than routine service, it is time to consider swimming pool repair or renovation.

At Henson Pools, we offer comprehensive pool repair and renovation services. We can help you restore your pool to its former glory, make timely repairs to keep it running smoothly or create a completely new design.

There are many different types of pool renovations that can be done to improve the look and feel of your pool. One popular renovation is adding a pool deck. This can provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance to your pool and can also add value to your home.

Another popular pool renovation is resurfacing the pool deck. This can be done for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Swimming pool repair and renovation can also include: vinyl liner replacement, installing custom lighting, waterfalls, spas, custom rock features, and so much more. Giving your pool a makeover can mean the difference between a boring outdoor space and your own private oasis.

Types of Swimming Pool Renovations

Gunite/Concrete Pool Renovations
  • Re-plastering
  • Tile Replacement
  • Coping Replacement
  • Deck Replacement
  • Equipment and Plumbing Upgrade
  • Installing New Water Features and Lighting
  • Tile Replacement
  • Coping Replacement
  • Deck Replacement
  • Equipment and Plumbing Upgrade
  • Installing New Water Features and Lighting
  • Vinyl Liner Pool Renovations
  • Liner Replacement
  • Pool Bottom Repair
  • Coping Replacement
  • Deck Replacement
  • Equipment and Plumbing Upgrade
  • Installing New Water Features and Lighting
  • Re-plastering
  • Tile Replacement
  • Coping Replacement
  • Deck Replacement
  • Equipment and Plumbing Upgrade
  • Installing New Water Features and Lighting

Before and After

Here are images from one pool that we renovated. This was a liner replacement, redesign on steps and new pool decking. Notice the plastic molded steps in the original pool were replaced with vinyl over stairs that are a beautiful match to the pool and create a seamless look and feel.

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Custom Pool Decking

When comparing your pool decking options, it is important to consider the materials you want in your design. Henson Pools specializes in decorative concrete that can provide many of the looks you like, but in a cost-effective way. Plus, it combines design flexibility and beauty with strength and durability.

WHAT IS THE BEST MATERIAL TO USE AROUND A POOL?

When weighing which pool deck materials you want to use, consider factors such as budget, safety, maintenance, durability and how it fits your home and landscape. While concrete certainly isn’t the only option, it does offer numerous advantages that other pool deck materials can’t match, particularly when it comes to versatility.

Putting concrete to the test against some tough competition such as natural stone, pavers, brick, and tile, these materials have their pros and cons but at Henson Pools we believe concrete is the clear winner in areas such as slip resistance, heat reflectivity, affordability, design options, and ease of maintenance.

Slip Resistance

Because good traction is especially important on pool deck surfaces, slip resistance is a high priority. All of these pool deck materials can become slippery when wet, especially tile, but with concrete there are several ways to improve the surface traction without detracting from the decorative appearance. These include the use of broomed or exposed aggregate finishes, putting down a textured overlay, or mixing a clear plastic grit into the sealer before it’s applied.

Compared to darker-colored brick and tile pool decks, which can become extremely hot to the touch after heated in the sun, concrete reflects solar radiation and is more comfortable on bare feet. There are also decorative surface additives for concrete that can be used to significantly lower surface temperatures.

While pool decks made of flagstone, pavers, or brick have great aesthetic appeal, they can be costly to install because of the labor required to place each unit individually. Many homeowners find it cheaper to pour concrete and apply a pattern than to haul and place paving units by hand. If you’re on a tight budget, you can still achieve impressive results by mixing stamped concrete with fields of less-expensive plain concrete.

Only decorative concrete gives you the ability to select any shape, size, color and surface treatment for your pool deck—from plain broom-finished concrete, to exposed aggregate or imprinted patterns that mimic tile, brick, wood, or stone. You can also mix and match decorative treatments, such as combining stained concrete with an imprinted border or enhancing a colored overlay with sawcut patterns.

Bricks, natural stone, and paving units are durable and have a long life span, however most of them require more maintenance than concrete. They can shift over time, requiring re-leveling or replacement. The joints between paving units also need to be refilled with sand periodically to prevent weed growth. Poured concrete eliminates all these issues, and simply needs occasional cleaning and resealing to maintain its appearance.

Keep in mind that pool decks have special performance requirements when compared with a typical patio. Pool decks need to resist constant exposure to water and harsh pool chemicals. They also need to be easy on bare feet, splinter-proof, and slip resistant. All these criteria can be met with a concrete pool deck.

WHAT IS THE BEST MATERIAL TO USE AROUND A POOL?

Only decorative concrete gives you the ability to select any shape, size, color and surface treatment for your deck-from plain broom finished concrete, to exposed aggregate, to imprinted patterns that mimic tile, brick, natural stone, and even wood. You can also mix and match decorative treatments, such as combining stained concrete with a stenciled or imprinted border or enhancing a colored overlay with sawcut or engraved patterns. You can design your concrete pool deck to blend in with your home’s exterior facade and surrounding landscape, or make it the focal point of your backyard.

Stamped Concrete

To create pool decks that resemble natural slate, flagstone or brick, stamped concrete is the ideal choice. When colored with stains or integral concrete color, stamped concrete looks identical to real stone but is easier to install and maintain. Stamped concrete can also be used to complement other decorative surface treatments, such as exposed aggregate, broom finishes and borders.

The most popular methods for coloring concrete pool decks and  other exterior concrete are chemical stains, integral color and dry shake hardeners. Coloring usually goes hand in hand with  stamped concrete, allowing you to precisely replicate the colors of  natural stone or any other material. For pool decks, lighter colors  are especially popular because they reflect UV rays and keep the  surface cooler. 

A rock salt finish is a low-cost, easy method for adding subtle  texture and slip resistance to plain or colored concrete pool  decks. It’s created by pressing grains of rock salt into freshly  placed concrete with a float or roller and then washing them  away. The result is a beautiful speckled pattern on the concrete  surface, similar to the appearance of slightly pitted, weathered  rock.

Exposing the aggregate in concrete produces a pebble-like finish  that is especially well-suited for pool deck surfaces because it’s  highly slip resistant. The finish can also be very attractive when  using decorative aggregate in an assortment of colors and sizes.  A popular technique is to combine exposed aggregate finishes  with areas of smooth concrete to create interesting contrast.

A broom finish will add a slip-resistant texture to your pool deck.  A broom finish is achieved by running a broom over a freshly  poured or newly coated concrete surface. Although this is more  of a basic design option, it does allow dyes and stains to be  successfully applied to your surface.

Concrete Pavers  

Like poured-in-place concrete, precast concrete pavers are a  great option for pool decks because they are durable, slip  resistant and can provide the look of natural stone or brick.  Concrete pavers also come in a wide array of colors, shapes and  sizes, permitting you to create design schemes that complement  your pool’s shape and style.