City Index / San Diego
San Diego
San Diego.
Avg Inground Pool Cost
$41,851
$35,038
Low Estimate
$48,664
High Estimate
$37,298
Lowest Price
12.2%
Markup
$4,553
Potential Savings
All Pool Types — San Diego

Cost by pool type.

Inground (General)
$41,851
Range: $35,038 – $48,664
▲Floor: $37,298 · Markup: 12.2%
Above Ground
$4,357
Range: $3,647 – $5,066
▲Floor: $3,883 · Markup: 12.2%
General Pool Build
$3,248
Range: $1,254 – $5,066
▲Floor: $2,794 · Markup: 12.2%
San Diego Market Context

The San Diego gap.

San Diego carries a 12.2% contractor markup. The gap between average market price and the lowest reasonable price is $4,553, 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 $37,298 is your counter-offer starting point.
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