âI am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparationsâ¦.I have built my own factory on my own ground.â. Madam Walker.
The average in-ground swimming pool costs $21,919, according to home improvement site Fixr. And thatâs for a pretty basic 32â by 16â model. But thatâs just to build the thing. Then you have to take care of it.
First, letâs look at the cost of actually building a pool. Obviously, the fancier the pool, the more expensive it will be. On average, an in-ground pool can cost anything from $12,000 to $50,000. An above-ground pool may be a bit cheaper.But, if you want to add more features such as waterfalls, lights, attached spa, upgraded filtration and sanitizing equipment, concrete, etc., it may cost a lot more! Chemicals â Some of the chemicals youâll need are chlorine tabs, chlorine shock, and PH, alkalinity and hardness control. 2  These will run you approximately $300 per year. 3  But, if itâs a new pool, or you just âopened the poolâ after a long period of not being used, your chemical costs may be a bit higher initially.