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How Much Does A Liner Change On An Inground Swimming Pool Cost?

  
  
  

Edwards Pools, Vinyl Liner Inground PoolHere we are again back to this money thing, and how much does something cost. With good reason though, that’s what makes the world go around. Liner changes on vinyl in ground pools, how much do they cost?

There will be a few different factors that will affect the cost on a liner change.

Size of pool. Pretty obvious with this one. The bigger the pool, the more square footage. Now you need more material for a liner, which costs more.

Shape of pool. When you have a freeform style of pool this will add some costs to the liner.

Depth of pool. Up to 8’ deep will let you fall into the standard category. If your pool is over 8’ deep, now you get into more costs with the liner.

Vinyl covered steps or bench areas. This is a big one in the cost department. Vinyl pools look great with steps and benches covered by the liner, but it definitely drives the liner price up.

Now that we have covered some of the things that can affect the price on a liner change let me give you some averages to go off of. Because there can be so many different situations out there, I am going to stick with your standard rectangle shape pool.

 

  • 16x32 rectangle. Your average size pool. With nothing like vinyl covered steps or an extreme depths you should be in the $2400 to $2800 range. This would be the cost of the liner and installation.
  • 18x36 rectangle. Average cost - $2600 to $3000.
  • 20x40 rectangle. Average cost - $2800 to $3200.

 

These are costs for the liner change only. As with most thingsEdwards Pools, Vinyl Liner Inground Pool there can be additional costs. Maybe the bottom of your pool is messed up and you would like to have some patch work done on it. Don’t forget about water to fill the pool back up also. Are you in a situation where you can fill it out of your hose? Will you need to have water hauled in? It is far cheaper to fill the pool out of your hose, even if you are on city, or county water.

One last thing to think about when having a liner change done. Whoever you have change the liner, make sure they install all new gaskets and faceplates. Your skimmers, returns and main drain outlets will need new gaskets. If you have a light in the pool that requires gaskets make sure those get replaced also. If your pool is only a few years old, 95 percent of the time the faceplates will have hairline cracks in them. It is not a good idea to try and reuse them at that point.

 

Nathan Edwards

Comments

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Posted @ Monday, January 09, 2012 1:55 AM by Inground Pools
Thank you. I am happy you are inspired by us.
Posted @ Monday, January 09, 2012 7:00 PM by Nathan
How much would I expect to pay to have 15 x 30 foot 8 foot deep end with 4 steps guinite pool transformed into liner pool?
Posted @ Saturday, March 31, 2012 4:40 PM by Mike
Mike, to add a liner to that pool with a side mount coping to be able to hang the liner would be around $3500.  
The problem would be how to attach the liner at the steps and to do the cutouts around the skimmers, returns, main drains and any lights. Those are set up for a gunite pool and there is no way to attach the liner and make the cutouts in the liner so they still work.
Posted @ Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:20 PM by Nathan
How much for a replacement liner for a 16 by 32 rectangle with 3 steps.
Posted @ Friday, September 07, 2012 5:24 PM by Suzanne Bettilyon
Suzanne, if the steps are covered by the liner you will be around $2900. If the steps are not covered you will be in the $2650 range.
Posted @ Friday, September 07, 2012 6:40 PM by Nathan
I have an inground vinyl lined pool with an apparent leak, I am trying to decide if we should repair/replace the vinyl or if we should consider gunite? Anyone have any thoughts? 16x32' simple pool,with steel sides and sand bottom....would this make the gunite process that much less in $ or should I just stay with vinyl ?
Posted @ Monday, February 11, 2013 4:48 PM by Michelle
Michelle, I would replace the liner. Even though you have an existing pool, to switch to gunite would entail building a complete new pool. Most times in that situation the cost is even more than a standard new in ground build because of trying to work with the existing hole.
Posted @ Monday, February 11, 2013 5:17 PM by Nathan
Hi. I was inquiring about the cost of a liner. I do have a liner pool but no liner currently. It's an L shape pool ranging from 3' to 8'. There are no steps to cover either. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Posted @ Sunday, February 17, 2013 6:58 AM by Allyson
Allyson, not knowing the exact size of your pool will only allow me to ballpark an estimate for you. Knowing that an L shaped pool is normally fairly good size I can make an educated guess. You should be around $3500 give or take a little. That would be the liner and labor to install it. You would be looking at water cost on top of that. That would be pricing through us. Depending on where you are located at and local companies that give you an estimate, the cost can vary quite a bit.
Posted @ Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:29 AM by Nathan
Hi, I was wondering how much would it be to replace a liner on a 16x30 pool with 4 steps. It is a kidney shape with a deep end = 8 feet and shallow end = 3 feet.
Posted @ Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:40 PM by Mike
Mike, does the liner cover the steps or just cut out around it? If the liner cuts out around the steps you will be in the $2800-$3000 range. If the liner covers the steps you will be in the $3400-$3600 range. That would be liner and labor to change it.
Posted @ Wednesday, February 20, 2013 5:46 PM by Nathan
We have a rectangular pool with rounded corners. It is 12' x 28' with 3 steps (not lined), no light, 1 skimmer, 1 drain and 2 jets. how much would it cost to replace the liner with 27 mil
Posted @ Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:07 PM by Matt Sergi
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Posted @ Friday, March 15, 2013 2:24 AM by 安いグッチのバッグ
Wondering what it was cost to replace liner in my pool small about 14x28 4.5 feet deep lazy L just a ladder,skimmer and one jet no steps or bottom drain looking at a 27 mil liner
Posted @ Saturday, March 16, 2013 11:24 AM by Steve McNulty
@ Matt, the cost for the liner and labor would be around $2400. 
 
@ Steve, your cost would be around $2600.
Posted @ Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:08 PM by Nathan
Nathan,thanks so much for your help I appreciate it, Steve
Posted @ Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:54 PM by Steve
We are looking at buying a foreclosed home that has a pool and we do not know much about pools. It appears to be in bad shape. The pool itself is kidney shaped and is about 16x30. When i looked under the liner I saw what appeared to be rebar so I'm assuming the liner has already been removed. It appeared to have water inside at the deep end and had 4 plastic steps. I'm not sure how long it has been in this condition. Anything I should be on the look out for ormolu any recommendations? What are some hidden costs and a ball park estimate?
Posted @ Saturday, March 23, 2013 7:46 PM by Bob Jones
Bob, in that situation you would probably need to get a local company to look at it. For that size pool the cost to replace the liner should be around $3000. That would be the liner and labor. If the bottom of the pool needs repaired, which from your description sounds like it does, you could be double that. I would have the plumbing lines pressure checked to make sure there are no leaks or cracked pipes. Other than that I think it is just a matter of having a pool company take a look at it.
Posted @ Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:44 PM by Nathan
wondering what it would cost to replace a 15x23 petite kidney inground pool liner
Posted @ Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:46 PM by barb picco
Barb, pricing will vary in different areas and with different pool companies. For your size pool you should be around $2000 give or take some depending on the situation. That would be the liner and labor to install it.
Posted @ Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:31 AM by Nathan
we are going to replace the liner ourselves with the help of a pool guy friend. pool is appx. 14 x 26 with steps across the entire 14 ft. can you give me a ball park price without installation? Higher gauge liner 
Posted @ Monday, April 01, 2013 12:08 PM by Perri
Perri, I assume you mean a in ground pool. From what you are telling me the liner covers the steps across the 14' width. If this is correct you would be around $1400-$1500 for the liner only.
Posted @ Monday, April 01, 2013 12:56 PM by Nathan
Nathan, 
Thank you so much for your quick response. Yes it is inground. The initial liner was put in 8 yrs ago without steps and we had it installed so pricing included everything but the diging and plumbing. Is 8 yrs good for full sun and no cover?
Posted @ Monday, April 01, 2013 3:15 PM by Perri
Perri, eight too ten years is average time for a liner to last.
Posted @ Monday, April 01, 2013 3:38 PM by Nathan
Hi, Nathan! can you give me an approximate cost of an inground liner for a kidney shape pool that is approx 18 X30 in size and 3ft to 6ft in depth? the steps are covered by liner. Can you also include the cost for labor. Thank you!! :)
Posted @ Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:26 AM by Lori
Nathan, I just sent the question before this on the kidney shape 18X30 liner... could you also recommend a new pump for the pool and how much that would cost to replace? THANK YOU!!
Posted @ Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:51 AM by Lori
Lori, with the steps being covered by the liner you should be around $3400. That is the liner and labor. I normally factor $1200 labor when I change liners. That obviously will change from company to company. 
We normally install Pentair equipment. The SuperFlo pump would be the standard pump you would go with. Cost-$725. If you want to save money on electric costs go with the Intelliflo variable speed pump from Pentair. Cost- $1800. It is worth the money. Check it out on Pentair's website.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:23 PM by Nathan
How much would the standerd rectangle 8 foot pool cost to get a new liner and all the new faceplates and stuff you talk about round about number
Posted @ Friday, April 05, 2013 8:55 AM by Chelsea
Chelsea, you base cost off the size of the pool. The average pool is 16x32. The liner and labor to change it is around $3000. That would include the new faceplates and gaskets if I was doing it.
Posted @ Friday, April 05, 2013 9:40 AM by Nathan
I currently have a Hayward sand filter that uses chlorine. I was wondering about the overall pros and cons of converting to a saltwater system. Is it really worth the cost to convert? 
I am having the vinyl liner replaced this spring. If I convert, should it be at the same time as I replace the liner?
Posted @ Friday, April 12, 2013 9:20 AM by Jenny
Jenny, in my opinion no. Salt systems do work great but the downside in the maintenance is not worth it. It will save you no money because of the drawbacks that come with the system. It is still chlorine in the pool. The system uses the salt to produce the chlorine. If you have been using chlorine tabs and have had no problems, I would stay with that.
Posted @ Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:50 AM by Nathan
Nathan, 
I have an inground pool 16x32 with a wall that is starting to show signs of collapsing. Pool is abount 35 yrs old and does have metal sides. my question is if I replace the whole pool can the builer use the same hole if I keep the pool the same dimension. 
Not really sure if it worth repairing the wall given the age. 
thanks  
bob
Posted @ Thursday, April 18, 2013 4:04 PM by Bob
Bob, yes you can reuse the old hole. We have done that on a couple jobs when replacing an old pool.
Posted @ Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:35 PM by Nathan
What mil/guage do you feel is cost effective. 27 or 28 mil liners have Warranties up to 25 yrs but comments indicate most only last 7-10 yrs. Are the heavier liners worth the extra cost. Thanks for your helpful comments. Danny K.
Posted @ Monday, April 22, 2013 11:50 AM by Danielle
Danielle, no matter what mil liner you go with 8-10 years is an average for it too last. The thicker mil will help some on having something puncture the liner. GLI Pool Products who we get are liners through offers promotional patterns that get you the 28 mill for a 20 mil price. Most liner companies do offer that. If you choose one of the patterns included in the promo it will cost no more to go with a 28 mil over a 20.
Posted @ Monday, April 22, 2013 2:35 PM by Nathan
Is it possible to cover plastic steps with vinyl when replacing the pool liner and what are some of the risks? Also, is it possible to replace the standard plastic steps with steal steps and possible costs? We currently have concrete coping around the pool and steps are under the coping ledge. Thanks! Kim
Posted @ Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:45 AM by Kim L.
Kim, no it is not possible. You have nothing to attach the liner to on the step. You can replace the step but at that point you are getting into a pretty good rehab job. Tearing out concrete, digging things up and redoing it all.
Posted @ Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:04 PM by Nathan
Looking to replace a 24 ft. round with steps in vinyl liner on our inground pool and add water.How much would it cost if we had it done?
Posted @ Friday, April 26, 2013 9:53 AM by Deborah Noseworthy
Deborah, you say your pool is an inground with vinyl over the steps. If that is the case you would be around $3000 for the liner and labor. Water would be in addition to that.
Posted @ Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:44 AM by Nathan
Hi All great questions. My question is what is considered an extreme depth? My pool was put in about 1970 something is 16X32 and had a diving board. I think it is 8-10 feet deep. When I got a liner in the past they said it can no longer be considered diving so my diving board is gone but is that an extreme depth? and also I am concerned about the size of the beading with my old aluminum coping. Should I replace it to match current beading or should I ask for thicker beading and paint the aluminum. It is very sturdy and I can imagine the new coping is cheesy. You know how everyting gets so chinzy. Thanks so much.
Posted @ Saturday, April 27, 2013 12:03 PM by Janet
Janet, on residential pools a depth up to 9' is normal. Any deeper than that and you get hit with extra charges for extreme depths from liner manufactures. The diving issue depends on the slopes on the ramp of your pool. With the codes now days if your pool does not meet those even if it is a deep pool, then any pool company would need to remove the diving board for liability issues. I would not replace your coping. Just get the bead thickness that you need.
Posted @ Sunday, April 28, 2013 5:20 PM by Nathan
We are replacing the liner in our inground pool and we need to know if the gaskets go inside the liner or outside the liner. The first installers did a poor job and we are having problems knowing if they did it right.
Posted @ Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:32 PM by Cathy Ireland
Cathy, you should have a gasket inside the liner against the face of skimmers and returns. You will also have one on the outside so that the liner is squeezed between the two.
Posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 6:48 AM by Nathan
Hello, How much to replace 14x28 vinyl liner 4ft flat bottom no deep end 3 steps. pool is 3 years old. Thanks.
Posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 10:53 AM by darla
Darla, for that size pool you will be in the $2800-$3000 range.
Posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 5:09 PM by Nathan
We just replaced our liner for the second time on our inground pool with fiberglass steps. We choose the company that installed the pool and the first replacement liner because we were pleased. We paid about $1,ooo more than your example, but They did not do a good job this time. The steps leaked at the faceplate in 3 areas causing us to lose a lot of water until the service person flopped on some putty cement. Now the faceplate strips do not meet together at the bottom of the steps and are so sharp they cut my foot on the first swim of the season. They are supposed to come out again. My question is what should happen to fix this correctly and make this pool safe again. I am not sure what to be looking for in a proper fix. If they stripped the dead end backer or incorrectly attached the new faceplates, typical reasons for leaks, can this be fixed post installation? Thank you for your help.
Posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:40 PM by Lois
Lois, if they were not installed correctly you will need to drain the water level below them to get them fixed. If they are not meeting together right it sounds like that they are off. There is no easy fix for this situation.
Posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:44 PM by Nathan
We have a 20 x 40 rectangle vinyl liner pool and just received a quote for replacing the liner $4333.00. Is this price seem reasonable? Steps are fiberglass.
Posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:25 PM by Lisa
Lisa, I would normally be in the $3400-$3600 range for that size pool. Possibly there are things they are figuring in that I don't know about. Depending on where you are located pricing can be quite a bit different though.
Posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:42 AM by Nathan
How much should it cost to install a new liner that was just bought for a round 18ft. x 4ft. pool?
Posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 10:32 AM by Charlene
Charlene, are price is around $450 depending on situation. 
Posted @ Monday, May 20, 2013 12:36 PM by Nathan
We have a 20x40 inground rectangle pool with no steps just two ladders. We have to replace the liner and I want to add steps. Does anyone know aprox. How much that may cost? And is it even possible? 
Posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:33 PM by Teedo
Teedo, it is possible to add the steps. There are quite a few options that you can go with that will affect the overall cost. They would all set inside the pool and the liner would be made to cover them. Depending on what you do the cost could range in the $1500-$3000 range.
Posted @ Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:26 PM by Nathan
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