Swimming pools are back in fashion these days. They make the perfect add-on to any wealthy household. In fact, its rare to find a house or apartment complex that doesn’t have one in its facilities. With swimming pools being so popular, you’ve probably been thinking about getting one at your home. But there’s a common misconception about swimming pools that is often not thought of. That is the cost of building a swimming pool.

Cost to build swimming pool

The cost to build a swimming pool depends on several factors. The size of the pool, whether it is above ground or in-ground, the type of materials used, and whether the design is custom or standard.

The following factors will also affect the cost of building a swimming pool:

• The size of your yard

• Whether or not you want a deck around your pool

• Whether or not you have an existing deck that can be used as part of your project

• The cost of labor and materials.

The average cost to build a swimming pool averages between $20,000 and $50,000 depending on what kind of features you want included in your design.

How much does it cost to build a swimming pool

A typical swimming pool costs $10,000 to $30,000 to install. A high-end above-ground swimming pool can cost up to $40,000. An in-ground swimming pool costs $15,000 to $50,000 or more for a standard size. A custom-built pool can cost $100,000 or more.

Size of the Pool – The larger the size of the pool, the more expensive it will be. If you want an above ground pool that is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide, then you should expect it to cost around $20-$30 per linear foot depending on whether you choose an above ground vinyl liner or an in-ground concrete shell construction method. On average a 20’x8’x3 1/2′ deep above ground vinyl liner pool cost around $6,500 installed with all accessories (pump/filter/heater) included, whereas an 18’x36’x4′ deep reinforced concrete shell with plaster finish (not including stairs and decking) would cost about $25,000 installed.

The average cost of building a swimming pool will depend on several factors, such as the size, design and location of the structure. In general, the average costs will range from $15,000 to $30,000 depending on these factors:

Size: The average size of a residential swimming pool ranges from 25 feet by 50 feet up to 40 feet by 40 feet or larger. As you can see in this example below, there are many different types of designs to choose from:

Rectangle (25’x50′) – $16,000 – $20,000 (4′ deep) – $18,000 – $22,000 (6′ deep) – $21,000 – $24,000 (8′ deep) – $23,000 -$26