According to the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report for the Metro Atlanta area, a total of 1,995 new swimming pool construction permits have been added to the HBW database through the third quarter of 2025. This figure represents a -2% year-over-year decrease in new pool construction activity across the region.
While the downward trend in permit totals continues, the rate of decline appears to be stabilizing compared to previous years. In 2022, swimming pool construction fell by 8% year-over-year, followed by a more substantial 26% decrease in 2023, and a 13% decrease in 2024. The current -2% dip suggests that market conditions may be leveling out, with signs of balance returning to residential pool construction activity in the metro area.
Quarterly Activity Overview
So far this year, activity has remained fairly steady quarter to quarter:
- Q1 2025: 588 new swimming pool permits
- Q2 2025: 759 new swimming pool permits
- Q3 2025: 648 new swimming pool permits
While second-quarter activity remains the strongest, the third quarter maintained solid volume, signaling continued homeowner investment in outdoor living and residential improvements despite broader market fluctuations.
Top Counties for Swimming Pool Construction
Among the 24 counties included in the Metro Atlanta region, several continue to dominate in total permit volume through the third quarter of 2025:
- Fulton County: 387 permits
- Cobb County: 205 permits
- Cherokee County: 195 permits
- Forsyth County: 165 permits
- Gwinnett County: 145 permits
- Coweta County: 141 permits
The above listed counties account for a significant portion of the region’s overall pool construction activity, reflecting sustained demand in high-growth suburban markets.
Counties with Growth in 2025
Although overall regional activity is slightly down, several counties have posted year-to-date gains compared to 2024:
- Cherokee County: Up 13% year-over-year with 195 new permits
- Forsyth County: Up 9% year-over-year with 165 new permits
- Walton County: Up 5% year-over-year with 96 new permits
Such localized increases suggest that while the broader market may be leveling out, certain suburban areas continue to experience healthy residential expansion and outdoor living investment.
At this stage of the year, reviewing third-quarter figures offers valuable insight into market trajectory heading into Q4 and early 2026. While total activity remains slightly lower than in 2024, the smaller margin of decline indicates a potential shift toward stabilization after several years of significant slowdown.
Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta swimming pool construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
Source: HBW Database – Metro Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report (Q3-2025)