After three consecutive years of decline, Atlanta’s swimming pool construction market is showing some signs of potential improvement – In the first quarter of this year, there has been a 3 percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction, resulting in nearly 600 new permits on record with HBW for the area.

Out of the 24 counties that make up the Metro Atlanta area, there were several that carried the bulk of new pool construction activity; to be more specific, just about 57 percent of all new swimming pool construction permits on record with HBW through Q1-2025 originated from the following five counties:

1-Fulton County (119 permits, 6% year-over-year decrease)

2-Cobb County (63 permits, 26% year-over-year decrease)

3-Cherokee County (56 permits, 12% year-over-year increase)

4-Forsyth County (53 permits, 33% year-over-year increase)

5-Coweta County (45 permits, 32% year-over-year increase)

When reviewing HBW’s latest Construction Activity Trend Reports to identify areas that are beginning to show notable signs of growth, the following counties standout with some early potential:

1-Fayette County (46% year-over-year increase thru Q1)

2-Walton County (63% year-over-year increase thru Q1)

3-Forsyth County (33% year-over-year increase thru q1)

While there is a noteworthy difference when comparing quarterly (Q1) figures from 2024 and 2025, the truth is that it’s still too early to identify any real patterns or set any solid predictions for swimming pool construction for the remainder of the year. It has been reported that there continue to be broader industry challenges in play, including persistent supply chain disruptions, escalating materials costs, and labor shortages. Given the current complexities, forecasting for the remainder of 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, but ultimately uncertain. However, HBW’s monthly construction data reports and activity trend evaluations will continue to provide subscribers with the most current insights into new construction and permitting activities within their regions of interest, serving as a valuable resource for industry professionals seeking to effectively navigate the evolving market landscape.

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.