City Index / Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia.
Avg Inground Pool Cost
$40,605
$33,995
Low Estimate
$47,216
High Estimate
$35,676
Lowest Price
13.8%
Markup
$4,929
Potential Savings
All Pool Types — Philadelphia

Cost by pool type.

Inground (General)
$40,605
Range: $33,995 – $47,216
▲Floor: $35,676 · Markup: 13.8%
Above Ground
$4,227
Range: $3,539 – $4,915
▲Floor: $3,714 · Markup: 13.8%
General Pool Build
$3,151
Range: $1,217 – $4,915
▲Floor: $2,672 · Markup: 13.8%
Philadelphia Market Context

The Philadelphia gap.

Philadelphia carries a 13.8% contractor markup. The gap between average market price and the lowest reasonable price is $4,929, giving well-prepared buyers leverage.

How to negotiate: Request itemized line items for excavation, shell, plumbing, electrical, equipment, decking, and permits separately. The lowest reasonable price of $35,676 is your counter-offer starting point.
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