Adding a pool to your backyard is one of the most exciting choices you can make as a homeowner. So, how much does it cost to install an above ground pool? According to Angi, formerly known as Angie’s List, installing an above ground pool costs around $2,300 on average, with costs increasing based on design and location:
- Average above ground pool cost: $2,300
- Typical price range: $740 and $4,000
- Low end: $500
- High end: $13,000
While it is certainly possible to buy and install a pool kit from a store down the street, it is typically worth the extra investment to hire a professional above ground pool installer who can provide the necessary leveling required to allow you to keep and enjoy your pool for longer.
What drives the price of an above-ground pool?
The greatest determining factor for the price of your above-ground pool is size. A pool built to fit four or five people will typically cost less than a pool intended to hold six or seven. Larger pools require more building material, more time to install, and more products to keep the pool running smoothly.
One other factor that can drive the price of your pool up is the depth of your pool. Quick rule of thumb: The deeper the pool, the higher the price. A typical above ground pool is between 4 and 4.5 feet in depth. The shape of the pool is usually oval, rectangular, or round. Round is the most common and therefore the least expensive pool to install.
What additions can be made to the pool?
A pool kit typically includes the following: edging, ladder, liner, and pool pump. However, there are other great additions you can make to your above ground pool, including:
Pool Deck
If you want to add a touch of luxury and permanence to your pool, you should consider investing in a deck kit. Pool deck kits range in price from $1,500 to $4,500 plus the cost of installation if you choose to go that route. Installation generally costs between $1,000 and $3,000.
Pool Heater
Adding a heater will make it possible to use your pool longer—both because it keeps the pool in better working order and because it allows you to use the pool as the weather starts to cool. Pool heaters run between $300 and $700 and can be electric, gas, or solar, depending on what you need.
Pool Lights
Floating lights or underwater lights can add a whole new dimension of enjoyment and safety to your above ground pool. Ranging in price from $30 to $110, pool lights enable you to swim later and swim more safely after dark.
Winter Cover
If you live in a part of the country that requires you to close your pool down for the winter months, investing in a winter cover is critically important for the protection and longevity of your pool. Winter covers also double as good safety covers. Pool covers start under $100.
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