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Inground Pool Cost in Maine (2026)

Building an inground pool in Maine runs roughly 10% above the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 8-month swim season and residential power around 29¢/kWh, per U.S. EIA data through April 2026, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in Maine

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$44k – $59k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$51,400
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$51,400
Local labor
110%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in Maine

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with Maine's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$44k – $59k
Fiberglass
$40k – $55k
Vinyl liner
$30k – $41k

Estimate your pool in Maine

Tell us about your pool

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Estimated total cost
$57,469–$77,752
Build: 8-12 weeks
Low $57kMost likely ~$67,611High $78k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$67,611
Shell & construction
$58,792
Excavation
$8,819
Then budget $1,600–$2,400/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Already have a pool? Running costs in Maine hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.