Do you want to know how much it costs to construct an inground pool? That’s like asking for the cost of a house. There is no easy solution. Because an inground pool cost is determined by a variety of factors, the only true way to determine the true cost is to obtain an estimate from a local pool builder.

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However, before you call anyone, you should conduct some preliminary research. To begin, get an idea of an inground pool price and see if you can afford a basic pool. Second, make a rough outline of the kinds of things a builder will discuss to determine the cost of an inground pool so you can be prepared to tell your salesperson what you want. That is the ultimate goal of this page: to offer you the resources you need to begin the process of installing your own inground pool.

Average Inground Pools Cost – ($37,650 – $66,500)

Please remember that this is a rough estimate; an inground pool will cost between $37,650 and $66,500. (this is for a base perimeter size pool and costs will vary between vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete pools). That, of course, assumes a smaller pool in an ordinary city with ordinary living costs, materials, and extras.

Of course, you’re one-of-a-kind; aren’t we all? Things that can raise (or lower) inground pool costs. The following is a list of factors that influence the final price of installing an inground pool.

Pool Size

The size of the pool is the most essential factor in determining the cost of a pool. It is best to plan on spending around $50 per square foot.

Pool Depth

Customers who want a deeper pool should expect to pay more because more materials, labor, and digging will be required. A shallow pool, on the other hand, will be much less expensive to build.

Pool Materials

The materials used to line the pool will have a significant impact on the cost. Gunite and fiberglass are premium materials that will cost much more than vinyl.

The Area Where You Live

The cost usually varies by state; the higher the cost of living in your area, the more you will have to pay. Permits will also be required, which can be costly depending on the country or city.

Custom Pool Shapes

A non-standard freeform shaped pool will cost you more than a standard shaped pool.

Pool Features You May Want or Need

When we say that extra features can easily cost more than the pool itself, we’re not exaggerating. The list of pool features that can quickly add up is as follows.

Fencing

This is not strictly part of an inground pool cost, but it’s something to consider. If you don’t already have one, you will have to get one. Otherwise, the pool puts the neighborhood’s children and pets in danger and will expose you to liability.

Diving boards

Diving boards are not cheap, with prices ranging from $400 to $1,000 or more. Keep in mind that if you want a higher design, you will require a deeper pool, which will be more expensive.

Slides

Slides, like diving boards, will significantly increase your pool’s cost.

Spas

Obviously, adding a spa to your inground pool will raise the cost greatly. For most people, however, a spa is a necessity that you should budget for from the beginning.

Lighting

You can get a variety of lighting shapes for inground pools. If you’re planning to swim at night, this will probably be a huge concern for you.

Other add-ons, like hidden water caves, waterfalls, kiddie pools, alcoves, or even sheer descents, are obviously possible. These features can increase an inground pool cost. However, it is likewise worthwhile to treat yourself and your loved ones to the finer things in life if your budget is larger.

Pool Prices for 2021

One crucial variable in determining a swimming pool cost that you should not overlook: timeliness. Pool prices, like all other things, can and do fluctuate. Because of this, if you come by a blog post from a few years back about pool installation costs, you will probably get different information from one website to the next.

Because of the lingering effects of the Housing Recession, prices for new pools were slashed just a few years back. Pool costs have been increasing since 2020 and are expected to continue increasing in the coming years. With the pandemic limiting most consumers’ discretionary spending options, the cost of a pool is not likely to drop as demand has been unprecedented.

In other words, if you’ve been thinking about buying a pool, acting sooner rather than later will almost certainly save you money.