Pool Cost Guide
Cost questions deserve a breakdown, not a single misleading number. This page collects the cost-related factors worth understanding before (and after) signing a contract.
What Drives the Construction Number
Size and depth set a floor; features (tanning ledge, raised spa, negative edge, water feature), finish material, and decking material and square footage move the number far more. Gunite generally costs more than fiberglass for a comparable footprint because of the custom, phased build process. See Financing for how that gets funded.
What Drives the Ownership Number
Chemicals, electricity (especially with a single-speed pump), periodic service calls, resurfacing every 10-15 years, and eventual equipment replacement are the recurring and semi-recurring costs that show up after construction is done, not on the original quote.
Local Factors
Riverstone and First Colony both require architectural control committee approval for pool and backyard plans, including review of fencing and setbacks relative to the deed restrictions, which is handled during the design phase. Fort Bend County clay soil, similar to Katy’s, needs a properly engineered gunite shell to handle the seasonal expansion and contraction rather than a generic footing.
Go Deeper
Pool Resurfacing Cost Guide
What drives the cost of resurfacing an existing pool, and how plaster, pebble, and tile compare.
Hidden Costs of Pool Ownership
The ongoing costs that do not show up on a construction quote: chemicals, electricity, insurance, and more.
Pool Insurance and Liability Considerations
How adding a pool typically affects homeowner's insurance, and what coverage actually looks for.
Pool Financing Options Explained
How pool financing through a home-improvement lender typically works, and what to compare between options.
Seasonal Pool Service Contracts, Explained
What a professional pool service contract typically covers, and when it makes sense versus DIY maintenance.
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