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Is $155,000 to build a 32 by 18 pool with spa, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping a fair price?

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I recently got an estimate for a pool build in North Texas for $155k. I am asking if this estimate is fair and what a fair estimate would be. The size of the pool is 32 by 18.

Quote Details

This estimate covers the construction of a pool, including various base components, upgrades, and additional features. - Base Pool Build: Includes the base pool structure, permits, taxes, all excavation charges, standard pool electrical work, 1/2" steel on 5 and 10" centers, gunite floors and walls at 12" thickness, bond beam at 12" thickness, standard 6" waterline tile, flagstone coping, white plaster, pool start-up chemicals and balance, basic pool tools (leaf net, brush, test kit), construction clean-up, and pool school. - Equipment Run: 30 linear feet run from equipment to skimmer. - Decks and Hardscapes - Spa Package: Added spa options included. - Water Features: Added water features. - Equipment Options - Pool Lighting: 3 added pool lights. - Computer Controller: Upgraded computer controller. - Interior Pool Finishes: Upgraded interior pool finishes (marble or other). - Pool Coping: Upgraded pool coping. - Pool Stonework: Upgraded pool stonework. - Outdoor Kitchen/Stonework: Outdoor kitchen and stonework outside the pool area. - Outdoor Kitchen Appliances - Sprinklers, Gas Lines, Backwash Lines - Sprinkler Reroute - Landscape

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Category

Pools

Price

$155,000

Quote Date

August 21, 2025

Location

Texas

Length (ft)

32.0

Pool Type

In-ground Concrete

Width (ft)

18.0

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