Arkansas · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
22 inground pool builders in the Bentonville area — fiberglass, gunite and vinyl liner — ordered by customer rating and review count, with 2026 installed prices for each type so you can compare before the first site visit. 11 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. This page shows the top 20.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Bentonville area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
Companies in the second group are listed as pool builders; most build inground pools in at least one material — ask which types they install and how many they completed last year.
Planning a new pool as well? The Bentonville pool builders directory ranks all 42 builders in the area.
Installed prices in Bentonville run from $40,500–$63,000 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $67,500–$108,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $52,000–$76,500. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Bentonville price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $40,500–$63,000 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $52,000–$76,500 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $67,500–$108,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $11,000–$31,500 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $5,500–$18,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $1,800–$5,400 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $500–$3,200 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $63,000–$135,000+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,100–$2,900 / year |
Arkansas pricing is below the national baseline used for these estimates. Soil, access for excavation equipment, slope, utility relocation and the finish and feature package move a quote more than the pool's footprint does — compare itemized bids for the same size and type.
Fiberglass, gunite and vinyl bids are not comparable to each other — settle the type (or ask each builder to bid two), then compare like for like.
Bentonville market
4.2 average customer rating · 1251 reviews · 22 companies · 11 specialists
See All on the Map →22 inground pool builders in the Bentonville area. 11 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.2 stars across 1,251 customer reviews. PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
The Ozarks dig rock — Northwest Arkansas bids need a written per-yard rock clause, because limestone shelf two feet down is normal. Central and East Arkansas trade rock for clay and river-bottom soils where drainage design does the heavy lifting. Sloped Ozark lots often add retaining walls to the budget. Vinyl liner pools remain the value backbone, with gunite growing across Northwest Arkansas's new money and fiberglass winning fans for fast installs. Simple rectangles with tanning ledges and big deck space fit the entertaining culture.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Arkansas prices, see the Arkansas inground pool builders directory, or check the nearby cities below.
Get at least three itemized bids for the same type and size, visit finished pools that are a few years old, and read the warranty for the shell, the finish and the equipment separately. Ask how the company handles rock, groundwater and access problems once digging starts. Arkansas licenses residential contractors at the state level for most pool-scale projects — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through city or county offices, and rural builds should confirm setbacks and septic clearances early.
Installed in Bentonville, AR, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $40,500–$63,000, a fiberglass pool $52,000–$76,500 and a gunite pool $67,500–$108,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $63,000–$135,000+. Arkansas pricing is below the national baseline used for these estimates; the size, finish, features and site conditions move the number most.
There is no single best type. Fiberglass installs fastest and is the easiest to maintain but comes in fixed shapes; gunite can be any shape with any feature but costs more to build and to resurface later; vinyl liner has the lowest upfront price but needs a new liner every eight to twelve years. Match the type to your budget, your yard, how long you plan to stay and how much maintenance you want.
A fiberglass pool is often swimmable two to six weeks after excavation; a vinyl liner pool four to eight weeks; a gunite pool eight to sixteen weeks because the shell has to cure before tile, coping and the finish go on. Permitting adds two to eight weeks up front, and decking and landscaping follow the pool. Most crews dig in the off-season so the pool is ready when the season opens.
Most residential pools are 3 to 6 feet with a deep end of 6 to 8 feet; diving depths of 8 feet or more need a longer pool and a larger excavation. Fiberglass shells are limited to the manufacturer's molds (commonly 6 to 8 feet), while gunite and vinyl liner pools can be built to almost any profile, including sport pools that are shallow at both ends.
The outdoor season in Bentonville runs May through early October — about 6 months unheated, with a heater adding several weeks on each end. Winters are mild enough that many owners idle equipment with a partial close instead of a full winterization. The season runs May into October, humid and hot through the middle. Winter freezes and occasional ice storms lead most owners to use a full or partial close from November through March.
Perez Pools and Spa has the highest customer rating on this Bentonville list at 5 stars across 6 reviews. Burton Pools & Spas has the largest review count (784 reviews at 4.6 stars). PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
Arkansas licenses residential contractors at the state level for most pool-scale projects — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through city or county offices, and rural builds should confirm setbacks and septic clearances early.
Budget $1,100–$2,900 / year for chemicals, electricity and routine service, more for a heated pool or a weekly cleaning route. Fiberglass and vinyl surfaces use fewer chemicals than plaster; a variable-speed pump and an automatic cover cut running costs the most.
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