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Vinyl Liner Inground Pools. How Much Do They Cost?

  
  
  

Edwards Pools of Ohio-Vinyl Liner Inground 

This question is always loaded. Vinyl Pools are an animal of a different color. Unlike fiberglass pools that are manufactured with steps, benches, and swimouts already in place, vinyl pools are not. You can decide on a vinyl pool that does not include steps or benches, or you can have them built into your pool a couple of different ways.

Steps and Swimouts

The most popular way is replacing wall panels with a fiberglass step that is normally white in color. You can also do a sunledge area the same way. It is a white fiberglass piece that is bolted in, in place of a wall panel. Manufactures do make these in a couple different colors other than white that you can choose from.  When you choose this option the liner is cut out around these areas.

Liner over steps and benches

The other option is to have your pool built so that any steps or bench areas are incorporated into the pool so that they are covered by the liner. This makes for a very nice looking and uniform pool when it is done.

Coping

There are other things that can affect the price of a vinyl pool such as the coping around the top of the pool. The majority of vinyl pools are built with an aluminum bullnose coping piece. You can choose to do a cantilevered option using concrete, brick, or some type of a natural stone.

 I think you get the picture that vinyl pool pricing can fluctuate greatly depending on your preferences. I will break down and give you a range of pricing that you can expect to pay. This by no means covers all situations and pricing can vary by area and dealer.

 

   The Basic Pool Kit.

    This one always makes me smile. I know you can go online and buy a vinyl pool kit for the ‘sale” price of $2499. When you look at those they are selling you the pool kit which is typically the wall panels, bracing, possibly a step and a few other misc. items. Usually some plumbing parts and white good fittings such as your skimmers and returns. What you are not getting for that price is the other materials you need to build your pool such as concrete, material for the bottom of your pool, and backfill. The big thing you are not getting if you buy a pool kit this way is installation costs. I get the calls every year wanting to know if we can install a kit somebody bought this way, and always end up hanging up with a person that is not happy because they can’t believe the pool they bought for $2499 is going to cost them $15,000 to $20,000. I said all this to let you know that unless you understand, or you have a friend that understands construction, and most importantly elevations and can do the install yourself this might not be the best route for you to go.

 

   Basic Pool Kit plus installation.

    So finally here we are. This will include the pool kit, excavation, installation, bottom material, liner drop, concrete collar around bottom of pool, backfill material, filter system. Depending on the size of the pool you want you can expect to be in the $12,000 to $24,000 range.

 

   Basic Pool Kit and installation plus top decking.

    This will include everything in number 2 plus decking around the top of your pool. You have many options to choose from such as broom finish concrete, stamped concrete, pavers, and natural stone finishes that will determine your cost. The average area for pool decking will fall in the 400 to 700 square foot range. You can add to this or reduce the size depending on your preference. Cost - $18,000 to $40,000.

 

   Turnkey Installation.

    Everything that is in number 3 plus fencing and electrical hookups. $25,000 to $60,000.

 

 

Hopefully this will help shed some light on what you can expect to pay for a vinyl liner in ground pool. Keep in mind that your unique situation and what optional things you want with your pool will determine your final costs. Good luck with your pool shopping and happy swimming.

Nathan Edwards

Comments

my son has an inground pool with a liner that got severly damaged with hurrican Irene. About how much does a liner cost for him to replace it. He had no insurance.. Thanks,,,just an idea.
Posted @ Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:55 PM by Elaine Davila
Depending on the size of his pool and what liner he chooses, he should be in the $2800 to $3600 range. Factors such as depth and if the pool is a free form shape will also affect the cost. He should be close in that range though.
Posted @ Thursday, September 01, 2011 4:02 AM by Nathan
I bought a house with an inground pool and it needs a new vinyl liner. I am trying to get some estimates on the job, but have no idea what would be a good price. My pool is 30 yrs old and oval shaped. It is 35 x 17 and 3ft deep to 9 ft deep. It is a Pacific pool and the liner is coming loose around the edges. 
Posted @ Friday, April 27, 2012 10:18 AM by Becky Williams
Becky, there are different factors that play into the final price. That being said, you should be in the $3000 to $3400 range.
Posted @ Friday, April 27, 2012 5:25 PM by Nathan
Is it possible to install a vinyl liner into a cracked fiberglass shell ?
Posted @ Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:09 PM by Angel
Angel, anything is possible, it just depends on how far you want to take it. You would need some repair work on the crack so you don't have problems with the liner in the area of the crack. The skimmers and return fittings along with any lights would need to be retro fit to accept a liner. Doing all that is possible but it will cost, and might not really be worth it.
Posted @ Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:10 PM by Nathan
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