Cost by pool type
| Type | Published Long Island range | Build time (dig to water) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl inground | $25,000–$65,000 for the pool | About 2–4 weeks for our vinyl pools |
| Gunite (concrete) | Typically $65,000–$140,000; custom builds $180,000+ | Longer: the shell has to be shot, cured and finished |
| Semi-inground with stone wall | Priced per project | Similar to vinyl, plus the wall |
These are published market ranges from Long Island contractors' cost guides and national cost sites, not CMC prices. Your number depends on your yard, access and finishes. We give a written quote after a free visit.
Cost by size
Size drives almost every line of the quote: excavation, hauling, steel, liner or plaster, coping and the deck around it. Local 2026 guides put a 12×24 vinyl pool at about $25,000–$50,000 and a 14×28 at about $35,000–$55,000. A 16×32 or 18×36 moves up from there, and gunite of the same size costs more.
What a pool price usually includes
- Layout, excavation and hauling away the soil
- Walls or shell, steel and plumbing
- Filter, pump and heater (if quoted)
- Liner or interior finish
- Coping and a basic deck strip
Costs people forget
- Fence and alarm. New York requires a barrier at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates, plus a pool alarm.
- Electrical. The run from your panel to the equipment, and sometimes a panel upgrade.
- The patio. Most families want more than a strip of coping.
- Permits and surveys. Pools need a building permit from your town or village, and many need an updated survey.
- Restoring the yard. Grading, sod and plantings after the equipment leaves.
- Lighting and automation. Cheaper to plan in than to add later.
How to keep the total down
The biggest savings come from type (vinyl vs gunite), size, a simple shape, and building the pool and patio together with one crew. Our affordable pools page goes through each one.
Updated November 2026.
