Above-Ground Pools by City
Browse 279 above-ground pool dealers and installers across 269 US cities. Compare customer ratings, review counts and 2026 prices for round, oval and semi-inground pools, installation and decks. Every company here is also ranked in the pool builders directory; this list narrows it to above-ground.
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These city lists are ordered by customer rating and review count. If your city is not shown, browse by state for all 269 city directories.
Each state guide includes a statewide shortlist, local 2026 prices and every city list in the state.
Planning ranges for professional installation of a pool kit and for a semi-inground pool installed. Pool kits themselves are priced nationally.
| State | Installation labor | Semi-inground, installed | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1,700–$4,500 | $10,000–$25,000 | 25 pros → |
| Pennsylvania | $1,600–$4,200 | $9,000–$22,000 | 21 pros → |
| Massachusetts | $1,700–$4,500 | $10,000–$25,000 | 20 pros → |
| New York | $1,700–$4,600 | $10,500–$26,000 | 20 pros → |
| North Carolina | $1,500–$3,900 | $7,500–$19,000 | 14 pros → |
| Illinois | $1,600–$4,200 | $9,000–$22,000 | 12 pros → |
| Ohio | $1,500–$4,000 | $8,000–$20,000 | 11 pros → |
| California | $1,700–$4,600 | $10,500–$26,000 | 9 pros → |
| Connecticut | $1,700–$4,400 | $9,500–$24,000 | 9 pros → |
| Indiana | $1,500–$4,000 | $8,000–$20,000 | 9 pros → |
| New Hampshire | $1,600–$4,300 | $9,000–$23,000 | 9 pros → |
| Michigan | $1,500–$4,100 | $8,500–$21,000 | 8 pros → |
| Texas | $1,500–$4,000 | $8,000–$20,000 | 8 pros → |
| Alabama | $1,400–$3,800 | $7,000–$18,000 | 7 pros → |
| Tennessee | $1,500–$3,900 | $7,500–$19,000 | 7 pros → |
the United States labor is close to the national baseline used for these estimates; pool kits are priced nationally. Wall gauge and resin-versus-steel frames, a sloped yard that needs leveling, and the deck decide most of the spread between quotes.
Buy from a dealer that installs what it sells or hires a crew that does: a level base, a wrinkle-free liner and a correctly sized pump are what separate a 15-year pool from a two-season one. Check your city's permit and fence rules before the pool is ordered.
A pool set within an inch of level lasts; one set on a slope stretches the liner and buckles the wall. Pay for the site prep.
Narrow the options to your city, then confirm the scope and the price before anyone comes out.
Companies are ordered by a weighted mix of customer rating and review count; specialists for this work are listed ahead of the companies that routinely handle it.
Review rating, review count and contact details, then ask the questions above so every quote covers the same job.
Share the pool size, equipment and current condition so each company prices the same scope, and compare at least two.
A 24-foot round kit runs $2,500–$7,000 and an oval kit $4,000–$10,000; professional installation in your area, the United States adds $1,500–$4,000 plus $500–$2,000 for site prep and $500–$1,500 for the electrical. A semi-inground pool installed runs $8,000–$20,000, and a deck $3,000–$15,000. the United States labor is close to the national baseline used for these estimates.
A quality steel or resin pool lasts 10 to 20 years; the liner is the wear item at five to nine years, and the pump and filter last eight to twelve. Keeping the water balanced, the pool full and the frame away from sprinklers and chemicals stored nearby is what extends it.
Most crews level the site and assemble a round pool in one day, with the liner set and the pool filling by evening; ovals and semi-inground pools take two to three days, and a deck is a separate job afterward. Filling takes 12 to 36 hours depending on size and water pressure.
Many cities require a permit and a barrier for any pool more than 24 inches deep, and nearly all require the electrical to be permitted and bonded. Walls over 48 inches often count as part of the barrier if the ladder is removable or lockable.
Only pools built for it — semi-inground models have reinforced walls designed for backfill. Burying a standard above-ground pool voids its warranty and can collapse the wall when it is drained. Semi-inground pools cost more than above-ground kits but far less than a full inground pool.
A handy owner can assemble a round kit on a level site in a weekend, but leveling, liner setting and the electrical are where most DIY pools go wrong. Professional installation is a fraction of the pool's price and most dealers' warranties assume it.
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