Inground Pool Prices – Costs to Consider
As was mentioned in my last post, a custom inground pool can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $60,000+ to install. For comprehensive information on how to buy an inground pool, I recommend the site below:
How to Buy a Swimming Pool the Right Way
Depending on factors such as the size and shape of the pool, and the accessories and functions you want to get, the final total cost can vary widely. Some of these factors are listed below for your reference.
- The size and shape of your pool (rectangle, kidney, oval, etc., or custom – generally the more complicated the shape and the bigger the pool, the more expensive the pool)
- How labor-intensive the installation is (this varies from pool to pool, depending on design and materials)
- Pool interior material (e.g. fiberglass, vinyl, concrete, pebble)
- Pool liner material (e.g. concrete, brick, stone)
- Type of pool deck (e.g. concrete, brick, wood, stone)
- Type of stairs (different designs and materials)
- Type / brand of pool pump and filter
Also, there are certain accessories you can choose to get, that would be nice additions to your pool but will of course elevate the cost. Some of them are:
- Diving board, slide, and/or poolside spa (for fun)
- Control system to remotely control temperature, water level, lighting, filtering, etc. (for convenience)
- Automatic pool cleaner and chlorinator (to save a lot of time on your part)
- Pool heater (for comfort)
- Underwater lighting (for visibility and aesthetics)
- Fence around the pool (for privacy)
- Pool cover (for cleanliness and safety) and whether or not it is automatic (for convenience)
As you can see, the final cost of installing an inground pool isn’t easy to determine. The easiest approach would be to first decide which of the above-listed options are “important to have”, and which ones are just “nice to have”. Then you can submit that list to a swimming pool builder and ask for a quote.
To get an idea on how much pool accessories cost, please refer to the site below:
Water Warehouse – Inground Pool Kits, Above Ground Pools, and Pool Accessories