Is adding a spa to a pool worth it?

<div><p>Adding a spa to a pool is worth it if you use it enough. Adding a built-in spa to an inground pool can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, on top of installing the pool. A separate <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-hot-tub-cost.htm">hot tub costs</a> between $5,000 and $8,000. These prices will vary depending on the hot tub's size, type, and features. Additional costs include maintenance, electricity, and plumbing. </p></div>

How long does it take to install an inground pool?

<div><p>From start to finish, building an inground pool takes anywhere from <b>two to four months</b>. Factors that impact time to completion include any weather delays, material delays or shortages, scheduling conflicts, and any unforeseen challenges. The project may take most of the pool season, depending on where you live. Because of this, it’s a good idea to start getting estimates and finding a qualified pool company at least a year before your anticipated installation. Spring and summer is the busy season for pool contractors, which impacts their availability as projects are typically booked for several weeks if not months.</p></div>

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Q: How much does an above-ground pool cost?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-installing-above-ground-pool-cost.htm">cost of an above-ground pool</a> is <b>between $1,100 and $5,700</b>. Costs will vary depending on the type of pool you install. The low end of the price range includes a DIY kit for around $800 and goes up to about $15,000 for a custom pool with extra features like a deck and water features. Building an above-ground pool is much faster than installing an inground one. The cost tends to be much lower for an above-ground pool than for an inground pool because there&rsquo;s less labor involved, especially when it comes to excavation and running plumbing and electrical lines. </p></div>

Q: How much does an inground pool cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-pool.htm">Installing an inground pool costs</a> around <b>$55,000, on average</b>. The typical price range is between $39,000 and $70,000, depending on the size and type of pool and accessibility of the site. This project requires an experienced pool installation contractor as the project usually involves extensive excavation, plumbing, electrical, concrete, and careful grading of the concrete or pavers around the pool.</p></div>

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Last update on April 06, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
After several months of looking for a pool contractor that fit our needs and budget, we were referred to Louis and DoRite Construction from good friends. From the second we spoke on the phone, I knew he was the company we were going to go with. I know nothing about the pool process and Louis...
DoRite Construction
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Reviewed in March 2024
Overall they did a good job. They responded to all my emails in a timely fashion and everything was completed roughly when they estimated it would be. I would use them again.
Coral Pool Company
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Reviewed in October 2021
When exactly as scheduled per the timeline given during the estimate. Team was always very quick returning calls and with following up with my questions and concerns.
Anthony & Sylvan Pools
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Reviewed in October 2021
We decided, (as many of us did) last Spring 2021 to put in a new pool in the "footprint" of our old one (we removed). After much searching and reviewing of "reviews", we went with A&S because of their company longevity and referral (we went to see the pool) of a friend. Jay our salesman, and...
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Reviewed in September 2021
There were a few hiccups during the project, because of the Pandemic, but Anthony Sylvan made good on all that was promised. This is our second year with our pool. I have used there service to open and close and will continue to. All over very satisfied with the quality of our pool.
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Reviewed in October 2020
A&S were the most responsive pool company I had to come to the house for the initial appointment. The sales/design person was very patient with me and explained the process thoroughly and the options available, with price considerations for each option. He designed and pool for me, and then we...
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Reviewed in October 2020
Timely and easy to work with, design was great , people were courteous and respectful, sub contractors were great !!
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Reviewed in August 2020
From start to finish I was very pleased. Starting with our salesperson, to our project manager and the various contractors all were helpful, hardworking, and responsive. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend Anthony and Sylvan. We are very pleased with how everything turned out...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great. They were very easy to deal with, helped us come up with an interesting design, walked us through all the options you have to decide on when putting in a new pool, and the price was reasonable. The crews who dug the pool and installed it were very professional and hard working. Our...
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Reviewed in September 2018
The original pool was built by Anthony & Sylvan in 1978. I had the pool re-surfaced 20 years later with another company and they didn't do the plastering and coping correctly- so we decided to have Anthony & Sylvan come out in 2018 to renovate the pool. I picked Anthony & Sylvan because other...
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Pool constructions and installations FAQs

The average cost of an above-ground pool is between $1,100 and $5,700. Costs will vary depending on the type of pool you install. The low end of the price range includes a DIY kit for around $800 and goes up to about $15,000 for a custom pool with extra features like a deck and water features. Building an above-ground pool is much faster than installing an inground one. The cost tends to be much lower for an above-ground pool than for an inground pool because there’s less labor involved, especially when it comes to excavation and running plumbing and electrical lines.

Installing an inground pool costs around $55,000, on average. The typical price range is between $39,000 and $70,000, depending on the size and type of pool and accessibility of the site. This project requires an experienced pool installation contractor as the project usually involves extensive excavation, plumbing, electrical, concrete, and careful grading of the concrete or pavers around the pool.

Adding a spa to a pool is worth it if you use it enough. Adding a built-in spa to an inground pool can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, on top of installing the pool. A separate hot tub costs between $5,000 and $8,000. These prices will vary depending on the hot tub's size, type, and features. Additional costs include maintenance, electricity, and plumbing.

From start to finish, building an inground pool takes anywhere from two to four months. Factors that impact time to completion include any weather delays, material delays or shortages, scheduling conflicts, and any unforeseen challenges. The project may take most of the pool season, depending on where you live. Because of this, it’s a good idea to start getting estimates and finding a qualified pool company at least a year before your anticipated installation. Spring and summer is the busy season for pool contractors, which impacts their availability as projects are typically booked for several weeks if not months.

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