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How much does pool installation cost?

National price ranges for pool installation, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Pool Installation cost

$38,000 – $115,000

Most homeowners pay around $62,000 for pool installation, or $38,000–$115,000 per in-ground gunite pool. Permit fees add $400–$1,800.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$38,000
Typical project$62,000
Premium / complex$115,000
per in-ground gunite pool$38,000 – $115,000
Permit fees$400 – $1,800
Timeline8-16 weeks from permit to plaster

What drives the price

  • Pool size, depth and shape
  • Gunite versus fiberglass versus vinyl liner
  • Screen enclosure or cage
  • Deck material and square footage
  • Heater, saltwater system, spa and water features
  • Required safety barrier and alarms

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Pool cost in Naples$47,100 – $142,600 · +24%Pool cost in Miami$44,800 – $135,700 · +18%Pool cost in Fort Lauderdale$43,300 – $131,100 · +14%Pool cost in West Palm Beach$42,600 – $128,800 · +12%Pool cost in Fort Myers$41,400 – $125,400 · +9%Pool cost in Sarasota$41,000 – $124,200 · +8%Pool cost in Cape Coral$40,700 – $123,100 · +7%Pool cost in Venice$40,300 – $121,900 · +6%Pool cost in Bradenton$39,900 – $120,800 · +5%Pool cost in Tampa$39,500 – $119,600 · +4%Pool cost in St. Petersburg$39,100 – $118,500 · +3%Pool cost in Clearwater$38,800 – $117,300 · +2%Pool cost in Orlando$38,800 – $117,300 · +2%Pool cost in Port St. Lucie$38,800 – $117,300 · +2%Pool cost in St. Augustine$38,000 – $115,000 · 0%Pool cost in Port Charlotte$38,000 – $115,000 · 0%Pool cost in Brandon$38,000 – $115,000 · 0%Pool cost in Melbourne$37,600 – $113,900 · -1%Pool cost in Kissimmee$37,200 – $112,700 · -2%Pool cost in Daytona Beach$37,200 – $112,700 · -2%Pool cost in Jacksonville$36,500 – $110,400 · -4%Pool cost in Lakeland$36,100 – $109,300 · -5%Pool cost in Pensacola$36,100 – $109,300 · -5%Pool cost in Gainesville$35,700 – $108,100 · -6%Pool cost in Tallahassee$35,300 – $107,000 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to build a pool in Florida?

Yes. Every Florida jurisdiction requires a building permit with engineered plans for an in-ground pool, plus electrical and plumbing permits, and the pool cannot pass final inspection without a compliant safety barrier.

What safety barrier does Florida require?

The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act requires at least one approved feature: a 4-foot barrier fence meeting code, an approved safety pool cover, self-closing and self-latching exit alarms on doors and windows with direct access, or an approved door alarm system.

How long does pool construction take?

Typical Florida in-ground pool construction runs 8-16 weeks from permit issuance, with inspection scheduling and weather as the two biggest sources of delay.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.