Swimming Pool Installation costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
Compare alternatives separately. A range includes installation only when its scope says so. Do not add overlapping totals together.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Plunge pool cost | $15,000 – $40,000 | total cost |
| Lap pool cost | $40,000 – $80,000 | installed cost |
| Stock tank pool cost | $600 – $4,300 | cost (with installation) |
| Salt water pool vs. chlorine cost | $29,000 – $100,000 | installed cost (saltwater) |
| Salt water pool vs. chlorine cost | $25,000 – $100,000 | installed cost (chlorine) |
| Natural pool cost | $50 – $100 | cost per square foot |
| Natural pool cost | $50,000 – $150,000 | total cost |
| Spool pool cost | $20,000 – $40,000 | cost installed |
| Cowboy pool cost | $2,000 – $5,950 | cost |
| Saltwater pool cost | $600 – $2,200 | cost to convert pool to saltwater |
| Saltwater pool cost | $29,000 – $57,000 | cost to install new saltwater pool |
| Kayak pool cost | $18,000 – $56,000 | total cost |
| Shipping container pool cost | $35,000 – $65,000 | installed cost |
| Endless Pool cost | $26,000 – $75,000+ | total cost installed |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
- Plunge pool cost
- Lap pool cost
- Stock tank pool cost
- Salt water pool vs. chlorine cost
- Natural pool cost
- Spool pool cost
- Cowboy pool cost
- Saltwater pool cost
- Kayak pool cost
- Shipping container pool cost
- Endless Pool cost
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Stock tank pool cost | $300 – $2,800 | cost (pool only) |
| Endless Pool cost | $25,000 – $70,000+ | Endless Pool cost (unit only) |