🏡 Pool Cost Calculator
Pick a pool type and surface area, add a heater and lighting, and estimate the install cost, annual maintenance, and a ten-year total of ownership.
🏊 Type, Size & Features
What is a Pool Cost Calculator?
It estimates the price of building a pool from its construction type and surface area, applying a per-square-foot rate, then adds optional heater and lighting. It also projects a ten-year total that combines the build cost with annual maintenance so you can weigh upkeep, not just the upfront price.
Use it to compare pool types or budget a backyard project — the results are estimates for planning, and your real cost depends on site, finishes, and local labor.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a luxury pool cost to build?
It depends mostly on type and size. This calculator uses typical rates per square foot — concrete (gunite) around $90, fiberglass $75, vinyl $65, and above-ground $25 — then adds optional heater and lighting. A large in-ground concrete pool with features can run well into six figures once decking and landscaping are included.
What does pool maintenance cost each year?
We estimate about $1,800 a year for an in-ground pool (chemicals, cleaning, energy, and servicing) and roughly $500 for an above-ground pool. The ten-year total in the results layers this annual upkeep on top of the install cost so you see the long-run picture, not just the build price.
Will my real pool cost match this estimate?
These are estimates only; verify with professionals. Site access, soil, finishes, automation, decking, and regional labor rates all move the figure, and custom shapes or infinity edges cost considerably more.