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Pool Cost Calculator / West Virginia

West Virginia pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in West Virginia (2026)

Start with a 400 sq ft pool in West Virginia, compare materials, then adjust the calculator to your project. The regional model factor is 95% 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 16¢/kWh in the EIA-based data through April 2026.

A 400 sq ft gunite pool in West Virginia

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
$41k – $55k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$47,800
Model component before adjustments
Midpoint
$47,800
Regional factor
95%
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 West Virginia

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

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

Estimate your pool in West Virginia

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Estimated total cost
$40,630–$54,970
Build: 8-12 weeks
Low $41kMost likely ~$47,800High $55k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$47,800
Shell & construction
$47,800
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.