Investing in a swimming pool is a decision that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. When making the decision to build an inground home pool, often the first question a person asks: How much does it cost to build a new inground pool?
In addition to helping you plan your design, understanding how much your final pool will cost will help you with your overall budget and financial planning. The total cost of your pool depends on the choices you make, such as size, depth, additional features, topography, equipment access and more.
To help you get an idea of the types of costs and decisions involved in building the average pool, we have put together a breakdown of the most common expenses you will encounter. It’s important to remember that these are general guidelines and the total cost of your pool will be largely determined by your individual wants and needs.
The material you want your pool composed of is one of the first decisions that you will make when planning your new pool. High-quality pools are made with fiberglass or concrete material. The cost of the base material that you choose will have an effect on the price of the pool overall, as the cost of these materials varies widely and the option you choose will also affect the price of installation and accompanying materials.
Many other textures can be introduced to customize your backyard pool to give the finished look that ties-in with your exterior home décor or the setting. They include different styles of coping or a wide variety of interior finishes that change the look of the project or help save heating costs. Other more specialized additions to the project may include rock water features, a spa or colored lighting. Each of them will generally elevate the pricing based upon the extent you customize.
Coping is the material used to cover the perimeter of the pool structure and make it flush with the surrounding ground. Coping can either be concrete or a custom option like stone, brick or tile. Here is a breakdown of the average costs for coping, depending on your chosen material.
A custom finish gives your pool a unique look and can highlight the water or give it a deep lagoon finish. The base material of your pool, vinyl or fiberglass, will affect the finish options available and the overall cost.
• Crystite Finish (for fiberglass): $900.00-$1,900.00 per pool
• Diamond Finish (for fiberglass): $800.00 - $1,300.00 per pool
Custom Extras for Your Inground Pool
Custom extras can personalize your pool and make it perfect for your life and style. If you want to create a relaxing retreat, include a custom spa in your pool area. If you do a lot of entertaining, consider adding lighting options in and around your pool for parties and night-time use. While there are endless custom options that you can choose, here are a few popular choices that many consider a must-have in their home pool design.
Schedule a free consultation with one of the inground pool design experts to start planning the pool of your dreams today. In order to make the purchase and financing of your new pool as easy as possible, We have teamed up with some of the nation’s largest and most experienced providers of home improvement financing. Learn more about these programs and how they can help you make your perfect pool a reality