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South Carolina pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in South Carolina (2026)

Building an inground pool in South Carolina runs roughly 5% below the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 12-month swim season and residential power around 14¢/kWh, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in South Carolina

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

Estimated all-in cost
$41k – $55k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$47,800
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$47,800
Local labor
95%
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 South Carolina

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

Gunite (concrete)
$41k – $55k
Fiberglass
$38k – $52k
Vinyl liner
$28k – $38k

Estimate your pool in South Carolina

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Estimated total cost
$52,965–$71,658
Build: 8–12 weeks
Low $53kMost likely ~$62,312High $72k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$62,312
Shell & construction
$54,184
Excavation
$8,128
Then budget $1,800–$3,600/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.
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Already have a pool? Running costs in South Carolina hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.