The idea of your own pool in the backyard entices many homeowners, but not many people realize how expensive installing an inground pool can really be until they see the quotes from the pool companies. Pool installation is a major project that takes significant planning, preparation, time, and – unfortunately – money. But just how much does it cost to install a pool in your yard? On average, you should expect to spend anywhere between ten and fifty thousand dollars, depending on the style, size, shape, and materials used in your pool. Vinyl-lined pools are the cheapest, hovering around the $10K mark, while concrete pools are the ones that will cost you something closer to $50K, based on average size and pricing.
This average cost doesn’t take all of the landscaping associated with installing a pool in your yard, either. While you could technically just dig a hole in the grass, many homeowners prefer to build a deck around the pool for aesthetic reasons and fences for safety reasons, particularly if there are going to be small children playing in or around the pool. These additions can cost you an additional $40,000 on top of a $50,000 pool. So in reality you are looking at a price closer to $90,000 for a large pool, with landscaping and hardscaping to blend in to your back yard.
The good news is that these average prices include just about everything you need to get your pool up and running. Filtration systems, lighting and all of that will all be put in by the pool installers as an inclusion to whichever price you end up paying. They will also fill your pool up for the first time at no extra charge, allowing you to jump in and start enjoying your pool as soon as construction is complete. Of course, one more thing that isn’t included in the price of your pool is all of the flotation devices and other toys that you’re going to want!
All in all, installing a pool is not cheap, but it will undoubtedly raise the value of your home and provide you and your families with hours of entertainment that can’t really be matched by any other household amenity. So if you can afford the cost and have always wanted a pool, go for it!
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