Pool Cost Guide
Where every dollar goes.
No mystery line items. Here's the honest split for a Wisconsin fiberglass pool project.
The pool itself
38%Shell + delivery from Thursday Pools.
Excavation & site
14%Dig, plumbing, equipment pad.
Installation labor
18%Set, level, plumb, backfill.
Decking & coping
16%Concrete, paver or travertine.
Upgrades
9%Cover, heater, lighting, spa.
Permits & contingency
5%City review, inspections, buffer.
Three honest tiers
Pick the level that fits.
Starter
$55k – $70k
Compact pool, concrete coping, no upgrades.
Family Favorite
$75k – $95k
Mid-size with paver patio + lighting + heater.
Resort
$110k – $160k
Large model, travertine, auto-cover, spa.