West Virginia · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 6 inground pool builders serving Charleston for new inground pool construction. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices by pool type are below. 2 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Charleston 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 Charleston pool builders directory ranks all 10 builders in the area.
Installed prices in Charleston run from $43,000–$66,500 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $71,500–$114,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $55,000–$81,000. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Charleston price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $43,000–$66,500 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $55,000–$81,000 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $71,500–$114,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $11,500–$33,500 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $5,500–$19,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $1,900–$5,700 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $500–$3,300 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $66,500–$142,500+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,200–$2,900 / year |
West Virginia pricing is close to 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.
Charleston market
3.5 average customer rating · 66 reviews · 6 companies · 2 specialists
See All on the Map →6 inground pool builders serving Charleston. 2 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 3.5 stars across 66 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.
Terrain is the story: level backyard space is precious, so retaining walls, cut-and-fill, and creative decking show up in a big share of builds. Rock is a routine excavation surprise — get the clause in writing — and hillside drainage design protects both the pool and the slope. Vinyl liner leads by a wide margin, with fiberglass growing for its speed on tricky sites. Simple rectangles with generous decks — and increasingly heat pumps — get the most from the season.
For statewide rankings, city counts and West Virginia prices, see the West Virginia 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. West Virginia licenses contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through county or municipal offices, with the eastern panhandle counties the most active and structured on enforcement.
Installed in Charleston, WV, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $43,000–$66,500, a fiberglass pool $55,000–$81,000 and a gunite pool $71,500–$114,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $66,500–$142,500+. West Virginia pricing is close to 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 Charleston runs late May through mid-September — about 4 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. The season runs late May through mid-September, warm and humid in the valleys. Winter freezes occur statewide, making full winterization standard.
Bob Thompsons Pools has the highest customer rating on this Charleston list at 5 stars across 1 reviews. Lorrison Pools & Spas Inc has the largest review count (36 reviews at 3.4 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.
West Virginia licenses contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through county or municipal offices, with the eastern panhandle counties the most active and structured on enforcement.
Budget $1,200–$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.
Check inground pool builders in cities near Charleston, or open the West Virginia directory for every listed market in the state.
Claim your free PoolPad listing, check the pool types you build, and show Charleston homeowners planning a new pool what you install.
