Cost for an inground pool?

[holden]

We are considering getting a pool. I really don't have any idea how much they cost. We are looking at fiberglass and a saline system (we don't want chlorine). We would also get a fence around it (w/a gate). I'm guessing it would run $50,000 or so, but I'm really clueless. Has anyone gotten a new pool lately?

 

[java]

I was always told that whatever you think it's going to cost double it and that's what you'll pay.

Here in NJ we had somone come out for a chlorine pool- and that was running around $75,000 with the fence. But then you have landscaping ect.... So I am assuming around $100,000 which means we are not getting one.

 

[holden]

Yikes! $100,000 is too much for us. Our plan was to have someone come out at the end of the summer/beginning of fall hoping that we'd get a better deal. We were just going to talk to one pool company (a big name around here), but maybe we should talk to more than one.

 

[NJ2Boardwalk]

Actual pool itself is really about 30-40K for a vinyl liner depending on size etc. But like the above person stated - its all the extras. Fence, depending on size, type can be anywhere from 4-15K. The landscaping is the killer. Pavers alone cost us about 20K. Just think of an inground pool like a large renovation project. Count on a minimum of 2 months from start to finish depending on scope of project.

 

[malibuconlee]

Yikes! $100,000 is too much for us. Our plan was to have someone come out at the end of the summer/beginning of fall hoping that we'd get a better deal. We were just going to talk to one pool company (a big name around here), but maybe we should talk to more than one.

Good rule of thumb, on any large work, get 3 estimates. That's what the pros do.

We have a pool and as my husband says "Pools are like boats, you want to know someone that has one, but owning one yourself is a PITA"

 

[MissMichelle]

Good rule of thumb, on any large work, get 3 estimates. That's what the pros do.

We have a pool and as my husband says "Pools are like boats, you want to know someone that has one, but owning one yourself is a PITA"

LOL! This is our first year owning an inground pool (luckily it was here when we bought the house). I think the novelty is still new, but the cost of upkeep hurts a lil. We just had to replace the diving board and base after it broke 3 weeks ago...the season JUST STARTED! LOL. But when the weather is brutal , it really is a nice thing to have---that and all the kids stay home and hang out rather then want to go to their friends. I really like that

 

[DawnM]

And you will never get back what you put into it in resale. Pools are just one of those things....if you plan to be there for a LONG time, it might be well worth it....

we have just decided that if we move (as planned) next year, we will look for a house with a pool already there.

Dawn

 

[windycitymom]

If I lived in a climate where you could swim year round, I would definately consider an in-ground pool. Since I live in the midwest where you can only swim 3-4 months a year, I went with an above-ground pool.

 

[iluvpiglet]

And you will never get back what you put into it in resale. Pools are just one of those things....if you plan to be there for a LONG time, it might be well worth it....

we have just decided that if we move (as planned) next year, we will look for a house with a pool already there.

Dawn

That is what we decided also to move to a house with a pool already there. They are much too expensive to put one in yourself.

 

[kkmcan]

Here in Tucson, with a solar cover we can swim March-October. Without the cover it's May-Sept (although its really cold still in early May).

Our pool is plaster with the salt system. We paid $22,000. It's just your basic kidney bean shaped pool. It has a bench in the deep end and a small lagoon area in the shallow end. We have decking that goes all the way around the pool with two quite large seating areas.

DH and I put up the security fence around it ourselves. They wanted $5000 or something ridiculous. It cost us $900 to do ourselves. My dad came over and helped pour the concrete bases for the poles. We let them dry and then put up the fencing between them. It's not as easy as it sounds cuz I was cussing a blue streak but we got it done in time for the inspection. And its still standing 5 years later so it's all good.

 

[holden]

Thanks for the responses. I know this is a major undertaking, but we liken it to buying a vacation home - the pool is where we spend our summers.

Since I am a SAHM, I'd love to have something to keep the kids busy in the summer. With a heater (which we can get for free), we can swim from May-end of Sept.

I like the idea of getting 3 estimates. Thanks for that suggestion. There is so much to consider when spending this much $$$$$!

 

[jessica52877]

This is our 5th summer since we put in an inground pool. It is pebbletec with chlorine and ran right around $45,000. That includes the fence (4 ft iron) and two gates along with the standard concrete they pour. I forget how many sq ft it is. It is by far the best thing we have ever done!

We just had our house appraised and they gave us a whopping $7000 credit for the pool! So think about that if you would have to move any time soon. We don't plan on moving.

We didn't need a ton of landscaping done, they did have to build up the one end of the yard to make it level. The rest we did ourselves. Including laying the sod and then rocks and plants. That is NOT included in the cost but really it wasn't killer. I don't remember how much it was exactly. I do know we needed two pallets of sod, got a tree for around $150 and flowers I got at the flea market for $3/each. The rocks???

It took them about 3 months from start to finish. We also have a heater (included in the above price) and can swim from May - most of September. We only use the heater at most 3 days a year.

 

[Mas17]

We bought a 27 foot round, above ground pool back in 1987 for about $5500.00. It is still going strong!! We were told about a month ago, the same pool would sell for at least $15,000.00 or more now. Going on 23 years this summer.
We live in the midwest - so only get to use it Mid-May - Mid-Sept, depending on the weather.

 

[jessica52877]

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[DawnM]

We have a 24' above ground. It came with the house. It is about 9 years old and in great condition. It came with the house.

I would prefer an in-ground, but this is ok for now.

Dawn

We bought a 27 foot round, above ground pool back in 1987 for about $5500.00. It is still going strong!! We were told about a month ago, the same pool would sell for at least $15,000.00 or more now. Going on 23 years this summer.
We live in the midwest - so only get to use it Mid-May - Mid-Sept, depending on the weather.

 

[disneyofcourse]

Well my uncle got a pool installed last year, quoted price was about 100k and actual price became somewhere around 140k and then he stopped talking about how much it cost him. This wasn't for a huge pool either. Just stonework and excavation adds up. I'd look into above ground pools!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

It will vary by region and depends also on your area's building code requirements. Then after that price goes up depending on how much you fancify your pool area. Plus if you want a screen or heater...that's more.

The only way to know for certain is to get an estimate. For a ball park starter price over the phone...decide on the size (our quotes were all based on the gallons the pool will hold) and go from there. In Florida, we can still get basic pool packages for under $50k...

My pool was built for under $30k in 2004 and included screen and heater and rebuild of supports on my porch (so that it became part of the screen room).

 

[HeatherC]

We did a 27' round above ground last year and paid $5,000 installed...with a salt water system. I would love an inground pool, but we live in New England and can't justify the cost.

What I do find, however, is as kids get older they don't use it as much as you would like them to. Something to keep in mind. If you do it, do it for yourselves, because kids will be happy with whatever and will grow up and move on to other interests and activities.

We do love having one however.

 

[bored]

Had 16x32 inground oval pool installed last year. Total was just over $26,000 including fence. Man I'm glad I don't live up north.

 

[Kimberly]

Good rule of thumb, on any large work, get 3 estimates. That's what the pros do.

We have a pool and as my husband says "Pools are like boats, you want to know someone that has one, but owning one yourself is a PITA"

Well said... I have both!

With any pool, a lot of contactors make a majority of their money on "extras." Landscaping, pavers... even fountains... you could really run up the tab there. I would suggest getting 3 estimates as well, so they don't run you up too much. A friend of mine is putting in a pool in NJ and needs to clear out about half an acre of trees BEFORE they start anything. He's getting in a bit over his head...

The fun of having a pool greatly outweigh the pains of it though.