Sunday 2 July 2017

What costs might be involved in installing a fiberglass swimming pool.

One of the first things you will need to know before installing a fibreglass swimming pool is its installation cost. Fibreglass pools are cheaper to install than concrete pools but more expensive than vinyl pools. The problem however is that it’s not possible to dictate its exact costs as it depends on various factors however here is an average cost for installing a fibreglass swimming pool.

Shell cost

Some people just buy the shell as they buy each part individually plan and do their own installation. A small fibreglass pool shell costs about $10,000 to $19,000 while a medium one costs about $13,000 to $20,000 while a large fibreglass shell costs about $15,000 to $27,000. This is only the shell’s rate, and doesn’t include shipping, filter system costs, etc.

Installation

The basic installation of a swimming pool includes the shell, shipping, pump/filter system, excavation, backfill and pool water costs which ranges between $25,000 to $45,000. This of course, depends on various factors too like the size of the filter, the size of the excavation and backfill, and the pool costs.

The additional concreting of a 400-800 square feet patio around the swimming pool will make the installation cost about $25,000 to $50,000. If you want to consider the additional fencing and electrical costs, then the entire swimming pool installation will cost between $35,000 to $75,000.

Additional accessories

You will naturally have to pay more for other accessories.

  • Automatic pool covers usually cost between $5,000 to $13,000
  • Pool security covers usually cost between $13,000 to $30,000
  • Salt chlorine generator systems cost about $1000 to $2,500
  • Heat pumps generally cost between $3,500 to $6,000, with additional electrical hook up costs.
  • If you want to tile the pool’s perimeter, it costs between $1,500 to $3,000.
  • Retaining walls for the pool are very expensive, and though it’s cost depends on its size, on an average, it costs between $5,000 to $15,000.
  • While pool lights cost between $700 to $1000, pool water costs vary a lot.

All this should give you a rough idea of the costs for fibreglass pool installation. You will also have to be ready to pay more if you have to remove trees and bushes to prepare the site or pay city permits fees.