The first question most customers ask when considering installing a pool is, “How much will it cost?” But, as all contractors know, the answer is not simple. It depends upon everything from the type of pool to the construction material.
One thing to remind your customers is that a beautifully installed inground pool can add value to a home’s resale value. Along with providing hours of enjoyment today, it can also be considered an investment for the future. While an above-ground pool is not likely to add to a home’s resale value, it offers a more affordable option. Plus, it’s easy to install, disassembled and put away in regions with cold winters. Plus, kids love them!
Here are some key cost factors that need to be considered:
1. Type of pool
- Inground: Most homeowners spend around $40,000 to install an inground pool. Depending on size and material, however, inground pools can cost $130,000+.1
- Above ground: Above-ground pools average only around $3,000 but can go up to $11,000+.2
2. Material
- Vinyl: Built with polymer or steel panel walls covered by a vinyl liner, vinyl pools typically range from $20,000 to $40,000.3
- Fiberglass: Preformed and installed as a single piece, fiberglass pools average around $20,000 to $40,000.3
- Concrete: Designed to fit any shape and offering maximum durability, concrete pools typically cost from $35,000 to $65,000, but high-end options can be $100,000+.3
3. Specialty options
- Plunge pool: At typically less than 300 square feet, a plunge pool can be perfect for a small garden and averages around $20,000.3
- Lap pool: A standard rectangular lap pool designed for swimming lengths averages around $44,000. However, a 164-foot Olympic-style lap pool can be $300,000+.3
- Endless pool: Shorter than a lap pool, an endless pool uses a propeller to generate a current to swim against and costs an average of $31,500.3
- Infinity pool: A popular option for high-end pools, infinity pools that appear rimless by flowing water over the edge average around $80,000.3
- Saltwater pool: Saltwater pools that provide a chlorine-free swimming experience typically cost an extra $1,500 to $2,500 to install.4
4. Fencing
The height requirements for a pool fence varies based on the municipality, so the final price will depend on height and material. But the average 2024 cost of installing a pool fence per linear foot5 is:
- Mesh: $10-$30
- Black chain-link: $10-$29
- Vinyl: $30-45
- Wood: $20-40
- Plexiglass: $25-40
The decision to install a pool is an important one that can bring many hours of future enjoyment. However, homeowners should also carefully weigh all the various costs to choose the features that fit within their budget. Contractors who can guide them through these decisions can build customer trust and loyalty.
When your customer is ready to take the plunge, share our handy Pool planning checklist for homeowners.
Discover how Aqua’s competitive financing solutions can help make your customers’ pool dreams a reality. Contact us today at:
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