Service 01 · Gunite + Custom Pool Builder · North Metro Atlanta

Your custom pool.
Built from scratch in North Metro Atlanta in 45 days.

I design it with you in the yard. I build it with the same trusted crews. The team keeps the work tight so your home does not sit in a dusty mess all summer. You get a pool that fits your yard, your view, and the way your family wants to live outside.

Acworth RutherfordMade custom pool with cabana, patio, retaining walls, and landscape
The Problem

Every quote feels made up. Every build sounds like five months. No one can say who is on-site.

The design feels copied

You do not want a pool that could fit any yard. You want the steps, shelf, spa, view, and patio to match the way you live.

The number keeps moving

A low quote feels good for one week. Then the hole is open and the extras start. We put the price lock in writing before we dig.

The owner disappears

You should not have to chase a sales rep for answers. Scott designs the project, leads the crews, and is on-site for the calls that matter.

Pool Contractor vs. Pool Builder

A contractor can coordinate trades. Scott designs the pool and leads the build.

When you search for a pool contractor in North Metro Atlanta, you are usually trying to find one person who owns the whole job. You do not want a sales handoff, a loose crew list, and a yard full of questions. You want one call. You want the person who drew the plan to understand the dig, the permits, the shell, the patio, the equipment, and the final water line.

That is why RutherfordMade works differently. I design the pool with you in the yard. I build it with the same specialized crews. The team handles excavation, permits, construction, hardscape, outdoor living, and startup under one contract. If the project also needs an outdoor kitchen, spa, patio, fire feature, or retaining wall, it stays in the same plan instead of becoming a second job bolted on later.

This matters most once the ground is open. Small choices can affect drainage, steps, coping, seating, and how the pool feels from the back door. Scott is the designer, project lead, and your one call. That is the difference between hiring a pool contractor who manages pieces and hiring a custom pool builder who carries the whole backyard from first sketch to first swim.

One team, one contract

Permits, excavation, pool construction, patio work, equipment, and finish details stay under one scope. You are not trying to stitch together five separate jobs.

One owner on-site

Scott walks the yard, explains the tradeoffs, leads the crews, and keeps the work connected to the design you approved.

How RutherfordMade Works

Scott walks the yard, draws the plan, then leads the same crews from dig to first swim.

Every custom pool starts in your yard, not on a sales sheet. Scott looks at slope, drainage, sun, trees, access, and the view from your back door. The consultation also checks equipment location, construction timing, and permit needs before you decide. Then the team builds the pool around the life you want outside. That may mean a quiet tanning ledge for mornings, a spa that spills into the pool, a deep end for kids, or a full outdoor kitchen that turns dinner into the reason people stay.

1

Walk the yard

I measure the space, read the grade, and listen first. Your pool should solve your yard, not fight it.

2

Show the design

You see the shape, water line, tile, deck, spa, and features before the shovel hits dirt.

3

Lead the build

The same specialized crews handle excavation, steel, shell, plumbing, deck, finish, and startup. Scott stays close to the job.

4

Hand you the water

Most builds finish in 45 to 60 days from ground-break. Antwan D. in Woodstock finished in 31 days.

Pool Type

Gunite, vinyl, or fiberglass — which one is right for your yard?

Scott will not push one shell just because it is easy to sell. We talk through the yard, the look, and how long you plan to stay in the home.

Gunite

Gunite is a concrete pool shell sprayed over steel. It is best when you want a custom shape, spa, tanning ledge, deep end, or water feature. It gives the most design freedom.

Vinyl

Vinyl uses a liner inside a framed pool. It can fit some budgets and some yards well. Scott will explain the liner care and design limits in plain words.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass comes as a pre-made shell. It can move fast when access is simple and the shape fits. It is not right for every site, so we check that first.

Proof

Real North Metro Atlanta homeowners. Real timelines.

Read more on the results page, including the 31-day Woodstock build and full backyard work in Marietta and Canton.

★★★★★
Google Review · Verified
"From day one, which was tree removal to the day we filled the pool was exactly 31 days. I've heard of 3-4 months minimum for a pool install."
Antwan D.Custom pool build · Woodstock, GA
★★★★★
Google Review · Verified
"RutherfordMade built us a beautiful pool complete with swim-up bar, waterfall, new deck, and even a putting green. Our yard is freaking awesome!"
Christine V.Complete backyard transformation · Marietta, GA
★★★★★
Google Review · Verified
"Scott handled everything — even the permits — and kept us informed every step of the way. He's the owner, the decision-maker, and he's on-site making sure everything goes right."
Brenda & JoePool + outdoor living · Canton, GA
★★★★★
Google Review · Verified
"He told us where it was worth spending extra and where we could save — and I appreciated that honesty. Our pool came in on budget and on time."
Hannah & RobbyCustom pool · Woodstock, GA
12 Written Guarantees

The promise is not a handshake. It goes on paper.

Every build includes 12 written guarantees. The big ones are simple: Lifetime Structural Warranty, Price Lock Guarantee, 10-Year Leak-Free Guarantee, and one-year worry-free service on equipment, patio surfaces, and tile. If you want to make the project move sooner, $0 down financing is available.

Price Lock

Once we agree on the plan, the price is locked. No surprise costs after the hole is open.

Lifetime Structural

The pool shell is built to last, and the structural warranty is for life.

10-Year Leak-Free

Your pool is guaranteed leak-free for 10 years. That promise matters after the first summer.

Service Cities

Custom pool builder for North Metro Atlanta.

RutherfordMade stays tight to North Metro Atlanta so Scott can be on the job. We build custom pools in Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Canton, Dallas, Sandy Plains, Allatoona, Milton, and nearby yards inside the same service area.

Cherokee County

Woodstock, Canton, Ball Ground, Holly Springs, and Waleska.

Cobb County

Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Austell, and Acworth.

North Fulton + nearby

Milton, Sandy Plains, Allatoona, Dallas, and close North Metro Atlanta homes.

FAQ

What homeowners ask about custom pools.

How fast can you build a custom pool?
Most RutherfordMade builds finish in 45 to 60 days from ground-break to first swim. Antwan D. in Woodstock finished in exactly 31 days. The team moves faster because the same crews are sequenced before the build starts.
Do you build gunite, vinyl, and fiberglass pools?
Yes. Scott walks you through all three. Gunite gives the most custom shape and feature options. Vinyl and fiberglass can fit certain yards and budgets. We choose the right pool for your yard, not the easiest sale.
Do you handle permits and HOA papers?
Yes. Scott pulls permits and handles HOA paperwork where it is needed. You do not chase the city or the neighborhood board.
Can you build the whole backyard too?
Yes. Many projects include the pool, spa, patio, fire feature, landscape, hardscape, and outdoor kitchen under one contract. That keeps the design clean and the schedule easier to manage.
Where do you build?
North Metro Atlanta only, including Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Canton, Dallas, Sandy Plains, Allatoona, Milton, and nearby homes.
Free Consultation · 12 Guarantees · 45-Day Builds

Let's talk about your backyard.

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