The construction cost of an inground swimming pool will depend on several factors: pool type selected, project location, the total scope of the project, and a company hired for a build.

After COVID-19 changes, the cost of products and materials, supplies, heavy machinery, trucking, and labor significantly increased. As a result, the overall construction cost increased as well.

Why is project location a factor? The project location plays a significant role in the determination of the final swimming pool construction cost. Local municipalities can drive the construction cost up by creating complicated ordinances and regulations. For example, soil tests before disposal or particular site preparations will increase the time and cost of construction. Another example is the expensive cost of local quarry and cement materials, excavation material disposal, etc.

What is the cost of an inground fiberglass swimming pool?

There are several different options for the homeowner that will determine the cost of an inground fiberglass swimming pool installation and the outcome:

• Option 1: Purchase fiberglass pool shell only, buy your pool equipment, and install the pool yourself.
• Option 2: Purchase fiberglass DIY pool and equipment kit with professional assistance or without, and install pool by yourself.
• Option 3: Purchase a basic installation package, Dig, Drop & Set, where the professional installer will excavate the hole and level and backfill the pool, and the buyer will handle electrical and masonry.
• Option 4: Buy swimming pool turnkey installation

The cost of the fiberglass pools will also depend on the pool manufacturer/brand, size and depth of the pool, project conditions, and access to the installation site, the scope of the project, and the desired additional accessories and features.

The simple calculation to install inground fiberglass swimming pools is $1,700 to $2,300 per linear foot for a standard turnkey pool installation in today’s market.

For example, if the desired pool is 40′ long, you will be looking at about $65,000 to $95,000 standard turnkey construction; a 30′ long pool could cost about $50,000 to $70,000 for traditional turnkey. Also, fiberglass pool production location plays one of the critical roles due to the freight cost.

Why will some pool brands affect the cost of the fiberglass pool installation?/pools/

Not every fiberglass pool is created equal. Several large manufacturers are constantly reinvesting into their technological advancements and superior quality of the materials used in their pool manufacturing process. However, some smaller manufacturers are still using legacy technology. There are also several of the composite pool products that are being imported into the United States and offer more economical solutions. 

What is the cost of an inground vinyl-liner swimming pool?

In 2021 and 2022, the typical vinyl-liner pool construction cost is $1,500 to $2,000 per linear foot for a standard turnkey pool installation. The pool size and features such as splash decks or entry steps will also affect the final price. 

What is the cost of inground gunite or monolithic poor swimming pool?

The high cost of cement inground swimming pool products didn’t much get affected by the COVID-19 changes. Typical cement pool construction costs start from $2,000 per linear foot for a standard turnkey pool construction and go up to $5,000 per linear foot. The final price will also be affected by the incorporated pool features.