Mississippi · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
Planning a permanent backyard pool? 22 inground pool builders in the Gulfport area, ranked by rating and review count, with what a fiberglass, gunite or vinyl liner pool costs installed in Gulfport this year. This page shows the top 20.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Gulfport 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 Gulfport pool builders directory ranks all 30 builders in the area.
Installed prices in Gulfport run from $38,500–$59,500 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $64,000–$102,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $49,500–$72,500. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Gulfport price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $38,500–$59,500 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $49,500–$72,500 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $64,000–$102,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $10,000–$30,000 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $5,000–$17,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $1,700–$5,100 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $400–$3,000 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $59,500–$127,500+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,100–$2,800 / year |
Mississippi 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.
Gulfport market
4.3 average customer rating · 333 reviews · 22 companies · 14 specialists
See All on the Map →22 inground pool builders in the Gulfport area. 14 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.3 stars across 333 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.
Yazoo clay around Jackson is genuinely expansive — shells there need conservative engineering and great drainage, and a local builder will talk about it unprompted (treat that as a good sign). The coast brings sand and water-table management; hurricane-zone equipment anchoring matters south of I-10. Vinyl liner and gunite split the market by budget, with fiberglass growing for speed. Gulf builds lean screened and salt-friendly; inland, simple rectangles with tanning ledges and generous decks fit both the lots and the budgets.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Mississippi prices, see the Mississippi 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. Mississippi licenses residential builders at the state level for larger projects — verify the license and insurance before you sign. Pool permitting and barrier/fence rules are handled by city and county offices, and coastal counties add wind and flood-zone considerations your builder should already know cold.
Installed in Gulfport, MS, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $38,500–$59,500, a fiberglass pool $49,500–$72,500 and a gunite pool $64,000–$102,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $59,500–$127,500+. Mississippi 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 Gulfport runs April through October — about 7 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 stretches April through October, and the Gulf Coast pushes longer. Heat plus humidity means algae never sleeps in summer, afternoon storms are routine, and winters are mild enough that a full northern-style close is optional in the southern half of the state.
Jordan Construction, Inc. has the highest customer rating on this Gulfport list at 5 stars across 40 reviews. Bay Pool Company has the largest review count (49 reviews at 4.4 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.
Mississippi licenses residential builders at the state level for larger projects — verify the license and insurance before you sign. Pool permitting and barrier/fence rules are handled by city and county offices, and coastal counties add wind and flood-zone considerations your builder should already know cold.
Budget $1,100–$2,800 / 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 Gulfport, or open the Mississippi directory for every listed market in the state.
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