Pools
Inground pool costs by type, size, and feature — plus what it costs to run one each month. Free calculators that show the math, and guides grouped by topic.
Pool prices swing widely by build type and region — a basic vinyl pool and a large gunite pool with a spa, decking, and a heater can be tens of thousands of dollars apart — and the monthly running cost matters as much as the install price. The calculators below give a transparent estimate as a range; the guides break down each decision by topic.
Calculators
Free, no-email estimates computed in your browser from regional cost data — with every assumption listed.
- Inground Pool Cost CalculatorStart here
Estimate inground pool cost by type, size, and features — or draw your pool on a satellite map for a footprint-accurate quote.
- Pool Maintenance Cost Calculator
What does it cost to run a pool each month? Chemicals, power, water, and service by size and sanitation type.
- Pool Heating Cost Calculator
Compare gas, heat pump, and solar pool heating — install and seasonal operating cost by climate.
- Pool Resurfacing Cost Calculator
Estimate replaster, pebble, or tile resurfacing cost from your pool's interior (wetted) area.
Pool guides
Evergreen explainers grouped by topic and ordered from “just researching” to “ready to build.”
Pool Costs & Pricing
5What an inground pool costs in 2026 by type, size, and feature — with a transparent cost breakdown.
How Pools Work & Get Built
2How an inground pool is built, step by step, and how its pump, filter, and sanitation keep the water clean.
Pool Type Comparisons
1Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl — cost, lifespan, and the trade-offs that drive the price.
Permits, Codes & Safety
1Building permits, barrier/fence laws, and pool safety codes — and how they vary by state and town.
Upkeep & Running Costs
1What it costs to run a pool each month — chemicals, power, water, and service.
Pool Heating
2Gas vs. heat pump vs. solar — install cost and seasonal operating cost by climate.
Solar Pool Heating
1Heating a pool with solar — where the pool and solar guides connect.
POOL DATA UPDATED JUNE 30, 2026