How Much Does a Swimming Pool Cost?

The first thing you will do when shopping for a fiberglass pool is select your pool size, which is the biggest determining factor in the cost of the pool. Fiberglass swimming pools come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Sizes of fiberglass pools range from very small 10×12 “spools” to large 16×42 diving pools and can include many options.

A pool that is a 32’x16’ will cost more than a 20’x12’. Depth also dictates the inground pool pricing. Let’s say 2 customers have a 32’x16′. If Customer A has 6ft depth and Customer B has 8ft Depth, Customer B will have to pay a bit more. Tanning shelves also increase fiberglass swimming pool costs as well as zero edges which add about 25% more to the inground pool cost.

Beyond the normal tools like the skimmer, vacuum, scrubber, filter, and chemical kit, a pool owner will also need to decide what construction features to add on. Depending on your needs, you may only desire the features that come standard on your new pool. However, other owners might wish to have a very detailed and different design from anyone else. Pool structures are highly customizable and can fit all your design and structural needs.

Choose from structural features like tanning ledges, water features like a waterfall, or lighting features like deck lighting or underwater lighting. All of these things can be added to your fiberglass pool and will affect the price. For a full breakdown of available features, visit our Pool Accessories page.

Hiring a swimming pool contractor comes with many different phases of its own. The cost of an inground pool in NC depends on your pool builder. Each one will differ based on your location and the service you expect to receive before and after the sale. Do you want a pool contractor with a physical location and service vehicles so they can maintain and warranty your pool after it is built? If so, this type of contractor will likely cost more than a pool builder working from his truck without support.

Check out Facebook, Instagram, and social media accounts to see what different companies are building and read what their customers are saying about them. Are they using quality materials and practices, or are they using cut-rate materials and cutting construction corners to keep their prices down—leaving their customers on the hook for costly repairs?

When it comes to budgeting the cost of your inground pool in North Carolina, choosing a pool builder is key. You should feel comfortable with the swimming pool contractors who will be in your yard, and you should trust that they are going to do right by you.