How Much Does An Inground Pool Cost In 2024?

[@corycarnes5935]

My cousin got a concrete freeform saltwater pool for 39k 2 years ago. Have fun trying to get someone to pay them prices.

[@jasonthomas1817]

Keep it!! My dang two story house with property and big garage just 150 k. People just trying to make things as high as possible now. SMH!!!

[@nolefan91]

Just got a quote on a 12 x 25 gunite pool basic set up for 55,000 in Central Florida.

[@mikimiki195]

Good video

[@HuskersFan93]

What is something like a 16x30 vinyl liner pool start at?

[@user-qu9zl1es2q]

Family got a great saltwater pool in Texas for $50,000. Had a shelf and steps too. How is it starting at 80k for the most basic options?

[@royalpoolsandmore348]

Thanks for the comment! Pools typically start around 55k as we stated in the video not 80k. For averages we included a vs pump, filter, heater, winter cover, 4' of concrete, colored light, gas/electrical allowance, dirt removal and permits , pool tools etc. We imagine it does vary slightly from region to region in the US. We have spoken with builders from each region and have come up with these averages! Great price on your pool!!

[@user-qu9zl1es2q]

@@royalpoolsandmore348 Medium sized concrete pool with some minor customizations. You had it listed at $80,000 for something similar. Mind me asking what the ratio of labor to material costs are?

[@bo3iii]

@@user-qu9zl1es2q Good luck getting that answer.

[@tyramitchell6540]

Who did you use?

[@loveandunderstand2]

Please share information who you used to build yours. Thank you

[@bubbajones4522]

$85K for a vinyl pool? How funny.

[@royalpoolsandmore348]

Great comment! They start at $55k per the video but can definitely get up to $85! Prices have gone up significantly in the past 4 years. Businesses are experiencing high manufacturing costs that haven't adjusted back down with inflation/demand, higher business/health insurance premiums, fuel etc. Your reaction is one of the reasons why we felt we should shoot this video! Have a great day!

[@russellw7785]

What kind of idiot pays that much

[@wyndgroup]

Easily.

[@InfiniteFun4Kids]

Tooooo expensive for 85k for vinyl

[@danaparish1644]

VERY LOW jumping off point. If you want anything other than a very “BASIC” setup (especially where equipment is concerned) you better open up your wallet and face reality. At those prices you’ll get a cheap sand filter, single stage pump (if allowed under code) and a chlorinator or floater for chlorine. You will get 1 skimmer and the fewest number of returns that they can get away with. You WON’T get a heater (which in most places in the Midwest is a necessity). You won’t get a flow meter on the system or a check valve (to prevent chlorinated water from backing up into the heater when pump is off) nor will you get a heater bypass (for times when pool water chemistry is out of whack and you want to bypass heater to prevent heater core damage). If you want a salt generator, that’s extra too. Most companies use the smallest diameter PVC Pipes that they can get away with. Insist on a minimum of 2” diameter PVC. Any other “toys” like slides, ladders, steps, fountains, robotic or automatic cleaner/vacuum, waterfalls, etc are all high $$$ add-ons. BTW, in most US States there is NO LICENSING REQUIREMENT to be a Swimming Pool Installer. Put up an ad, hire some people and away you go!! No Experience Necessary!

[@royalpoolsandmore348]

Hi @danaparish1644 thank you for the comment! Yes, we are referring to a basic pool package! We love that you pointed out what people should be looking for as far as equipment and contractor experience. It does depend on what part of the Midwest you are from as pricing is also regional. Our basic pool package Includes the following: VS Super Pump, Sand, or Cartridge Filter, 250k heater always with a check valve, gas and electrical hookup within an allowance, online chlorinator, 1 color led 12v light, 4' of concrete, excavation and dirt removal, mesh winter cover, cleaning equipment and tutorial. As for our heater, we do not install bypasses because it is not good for stagnant water to be sitting in the heat exchanger. Sitting water in a heater when bypassed can also cause damage to the heat exchanger by being corrosive or scale forming. We advise our clients to keep water balanced at all times by testing 3 times weekly. We do offer an automated bypass heater from Jandy if the client is looking for a bypassed heater. Jandy has a slow flow of water passing through the exchanger when wanting a bypass so to not let water sit. Yes, these price ranges do not include Salt systems, slides, custom steps on vinyl liners, robotic cleaners, etc. With having 24 years of experience, you are absolutely correct that most states do not have pool-licensed contractors so vetting is crucial! We are trained in everything we install, we have CPO on staff and have hydraulic and plumbing training. All great information we thank you for the comment!

[@danaparish1644]

@@royalpoolsandmore348 Great reply! I didn’t mention that when I bypass my heater, I drain the water (remove plugs and unscrew inlet and returns) to allow that water to drain out and prevent stagnant water from causing damage to the core. A pain in the @ss, but better than buying a new heater prematurely because of heater core damage. I test my water at least 3 times a week (I use liquid chlorine dispenser and liquid acid dispenser) so the ph/alkalinity stays pretty dialed in unless excess rain/bather load, etc. I have friends who had a brand new heater and the 2nd season the heater failed because the core was eaten away due to low Ph. Stupid!

[@aquilachefba-ados]

This !d!ot just talked me right out of my pool project…$80k my a$$!!!

[@russellw7785]

Why?? You can buy a house for that price

[@jbw6351]

Are you seriously asking why someone would want to have a pool at their house?