If you’ve been thinking about adding a pool to your backyard, you’ve probably asked the same question most homeowners do first:
How much does an inground pool cost?
The short answer is: it depends.
A custom pool isn’t a one-size-fits-all project. The size and design of the pool, your property, access to the backyard, concrete or decking, equipment, lighting, and other features can all affect the final cost.
At ProGreen Outdoors, we build custom outdoor spaces throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas of South Carolina. Here’s what you should know before setting a budget for your pool project.
What Is the Average Cost of an Inground Pool in South Carolina?
Custom inground pools can vary widely in price depending on the project.
As a general starting point, many custom pool projects can range from around $60,000 to $100,000 or more. More elaborate projects with larger pools, upgraded features, extensive decking, landscaping, outdoor living spaces, or challenging site conditions can go beyond that range.
The best way to determine what your pool will actually cost is to have your property evaluated and your project designed around your specific needs.
What Can Affect the Cost of a Custom Pool?
There are several things that can change the price of an inground pool.
-Pool Size.
One of the biggest factors is the size of the pool. A smaller pool requires less excavation and material, while a larger pool requires more of nearly everything involved in the installation.
-Pool Design
The shape and layout of your pool can also affect the overall project. Steps, tanning ledges, different depths and other design elements can be incorporated depending on what you’re looking for.
-Concrete and Pool Decking
Your pool isn’t just the water. The area surrounding it is a major part of the project.
The amount of concrete or other decking you choose can make a significant difference in the overall cost. It also gives you an opportunity to create space for chairs, tables, entertaining and enjoying the pool.
-Pool Equipment
Your filtration system and other equipment are important parts of your pool installation. ProGreen offers Desjoyaux pool systems, which are designed with the filtration system incorporated into the pool structure.
-Lighting & Additional Features
Features such as color-changing pool lights can add both functionality and atmosphere to your backyard.
Depending on your vision, a pool project can also be combined with additional outdoor living features such as:
-Outdoor kitchens
-Patios
-Fire pits
-Landscape lighting
-Landscaping
-Water features
-Outdoor entertaining areas
Two Examples of ProGreen Pool Packages
To give you a better idea of what a pool project can look like, here are two examples of packages ProGreen Outdoors has put together.
*These examples are for reference only and are not guaranteed pricing. Every property and pool project is different, and a site visit is required before an accurate proposal can be provided.
Why You Shouldn’t Compare Pool Prices Based on Size Alone?
It can be tempting to look at a pool size and try to determine what your project should cost based on another homeowner’s pool.
But there’s much more to a pool installation than the dimensions of the pool.
Your property may have different access, grading, existing landscaping, soil conditions, or other factors that can affect the installation. You may also want more decking, different features, upgraded lighting or additional outdoor living space.
That’s why getting an accurate FREE estimate for your backyard is so important.
How Much Should You Budget for a Custom Pool?
For a custom inground pool in South Carolina, a reasonable starting budget can be somewhere in the $60,000–$100,000+ range, but there is no universal price.
Your final investment will depend on the size and design of the pool, your property, site conditions, decking, equipment, features and the overall scope of the project.
At ProGreen Outdoors, we start with your property and your vision rather than trying to fit every backyard into the same package.
Ready to Start Planning?
If you’ve been considering a pool, the first step is getting an idea of what’s possible in your backyard.
ProGreen Outdoors can help you design and build a custom pool and outdoor living space designed around your home, your property and the way you want to use your backyard.
Ready to see what your backyard could become? Book your free estimate with ProGreen Outdoors today.