How much does a pool cost?


Pool costs vary widely by location. A pool in California may be priced differently than one in New York. The best approach is to get three bids from licensed pool builders in your area. Some builders offer basic pools at a fixed price and the price then increases as the homeowner adds amenities.

Submitted by:
Jeff Kearns,
Wildwood Aquatech Pools
Fresno, CA
www.aquatechpools.com/wildwoodaquatech
  • We're interested in a pool, what do we do now?
  • What should we have ready for the designer's visit?
  • What pool size is best for us?
  • How long will it take to complete my pool?
  • Are there any "gray areas" (things we may overlook) that need to be allowed for?
  • We're buying/building a new home and would like the pool in mortgage, how do we handle this and when can you start the pool?
  • Why is there sometimes a wide margin of difference in price among builders?
  • Does my homeowner's insurance increase when I have a swimming pool?
  • Is it mandatory that I have a fence?
  • How much does it cost to operate my pool?
  • How much does a pool cost?
  • How long does it typically take to build a pool?
  • How soon can you start construction on my pool?
  • What does the layout and/or stakeout entail?
  • What happens during excavation?
  • What is the forming and steel for?
  • What is the next step in the process after the forming and steel is done?
  • What is the "gunite" process?
  • What else has to be done after the gunite is finished?
  • You mentioned tile & coping, plaster and stone. Can you give me a bit more info on those?
  • How often should I backwash my filter?
  • How long does my pump last?
  • How long will the plaster finish last?
  • How much does a pool cost?
  • How long does it take to start? When can we start?
  • How long does it take to build?
  • What about payments?
  • Do you have any financing options?
  • Are prices better in winter?
  • What kind of warranty do you offer?
  • How much does it cost to operate/maintain a swimming pool?
  • Do you use sub contractors?
  • What are standard depths? Sports pool?
  • How do we charge for the pool?
  • Does the shape factor into the cost?
  • What type of equipment is used?
  • Do you have insurance?
  • Are permit costs included in our price?
  • What are some questions I should ask when purchasing a pool?
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