Things To Consider when Budgetting for a Fiberglass Swimming Pool
Similar to our previous post on the costs of installing a vinyl inground pool, in this article, we are outlining both the fixed costs that comes with installing a fiberglass inground pool and the variable costs such as landscaping the pool area in your backyard.
Base Fixed Cost for Fiberglass Pools
The purchase of the pre-fabricated fiberglass pool is the biggest fixed cost for installing an inground swimming pool. A 14’x30’ rectangular shaped fiberglass pool with regular options will start at around $70,000 (plus taxes). This includes the administration and paperwork required to get the permit, the fiberglass pool shell, excavation, delivery of the shell, water heater, plumbing, cartridge filter, pump, two LED lights, salt cell, fabrene winter cover and pool maintenance starter kit. While the entry cost of fiberglass pools are higher than vinyl swimming pools, it is worth noting that fiberglass inground pools have a lower cost of maintenance over the lifetime of the pool.
Variable Costs for Fiberglass Pools
There are plenty of pool designs, additional features and options to choose from which will add to a base fiberglass pool. Features like the number of swim-up seating, steps, wading area and spas are built in to the fiberglass pool shape that you choose. You can also add water features such as waterfalls and deck jets.
The shape of the fiberglass pool you choose will not affect the cost of the build, but it may affect the cost of labour. Other factors such as accessibility to your backyard and the type of machines that can be used on your property will also have an impact on costs. Your choice of landscaping material around the pool deck will also vary depending on your choice of concrete or interlocking stone.
For your budgeting purposes, fiberglass inground pools will typically start at $100,000 for the pool, installation and pool deck landscaping. This price includes all services perfomed by other vendors which is outlined in this article “Understanding your Inground Pool Quote”.
Below is a breakdown of the costs involved related to getting a new fiberglass inground pool for your backyard.
Common Fiberglass Inground Swimming Pool Costs
| Fiberglass Pool and Pool Install, 14’x30 (includes the fiberglass shell, excavation, delivery, administration and paperwork, heater, plumbing, cartridge filter, LED lights, salt cell, winter cover and pool starter kit) | $70,000.00 |
| Fencing (around $70/foot) | $1,000.00 |
| Gas hook up (based per linear foot) | $1,500.00 |
| Electrical hook up (depends on the location from the main electrical panel to pool panel) | $3,000.00 |
| Replace damaged lawn | $2,000.00 |
| Permit fees (depends on which city/municipality you live in) | $500.00 |
| Total Base Cost | $77,500.00 |
Additional Landscape Enhancements
| Interlocking stone (average 600 sq ft) | $15,000.00 |
| Coping for around pool | $7,000.00 |
| Total Enhancements | $22,000.00 |
Contact us for a free swimming pool consultation
Feel free to contact us if you are thinking about getting a new inground pool in your backyard. We would be happy to go through the various options and features available for fiberglass pools and provide you with a better estimate specific to your preferences.
