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Pool Cost Calculator / Vermont

Vermont pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in Vermont (2026)

Start with a 400 sq ft pool in Vermont, compare materials, then adjust the calculator to your project. The regional model factor is 110% of the national baseline for the area-and-depth portion of the shell price; it is not a measured local labor rate. Residential electricity is approximately 24¢/kWh in the EIA-based data through April 2026.

A 400 sq ft gunite pool in Vermont

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons. The calculator below starts with these same assumptions.

Modeled base installation
$44k – $59k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$51,400
Model component before adjustments
Midpoint
$51,400
Regional factor
110%
Model assumption; national baseline = 100%

Not an all-in project quote. Decking, fencing, heating, covers and other add-ons are not selected. Permits, unusual site conditions, utility upgrades and yard restoration require separate confirmation with your contractor. The displayed range is a modeled ±15% band, not a statistical confidence interval or a survey of local bids.

Read the calculation methodology and pricing and energy source notes before comparing a contractor's scope with this estimate.

  • 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 Vermont

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with the same Vermont regional model factor and flat excavation.

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

Estimate your pool in Vermont

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Estimated total cost
$43,690–$59,110
Build: 8-12 weeks
Low $44kMost likely ~$51,400High $59k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$51,400
Shell & construction
$51,400
National reference upkeep: $1,600–$2,400/yr for a 400 sq ft chlorine pool with partial service, without vs. with heating. This is not recalculated for your current design.Customize upkeep →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Site data & assumptions: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · Ballpark Lab model assumptions — see all sources

Already have a pool? Plan monthly maintenance and heating costs. Those calculators have separate defaults; select your location and size there. Or return to the national pool cost calculator.