Connecticut · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 38 inground pool builders in the Hartford area for new inground pool construction. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices by pool type are below. 17 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 Hartford 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 Hartford pool builders directory ranks all 123 builders in the area.
Installed prices in Hartford run from $54,000–$84,000 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $90,000–$144,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $69,500–$102,000. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Hartford price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $54,000–$84,000 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $69,500–$102,000 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $90,000–$144,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $14,500–$42,000 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $7,000–$24,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $2,400–$7,200 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $600–$4,200 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $84,000–$180,000+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,300–$3,300 / year |
Connecticut pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting. 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.
Hartford market
4.4 average customer rating · 2770 reviews · 38 companies · 17 specialists
See All on the Map →38 inground pool builders in the Hartford area. 17 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.4 stars across 2,770 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.
Rock is the Connecticut surprise — ledge shows up across the state and blasting or hammering can move a budget, so insist on a written rock clause. Wooded lots mean tree work and leaf-driven fall maintenance, and older towns add tight-access builds and wetland setback reviews. Gunite with spas and stone terraces owns Fairfield County; vinyl liner carries the rest of the state on value. Automatic safety covers are near-standard on new builds, and compact heated pools are gaining as lot sizes shrink.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Connecticut prices, see the Connecticut 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. Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.
Installed in Hartford, CT, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $54,000–$84,000, a fiberglass pool $69,500–$102,000 and a gunite pool $90,000–$144,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $84,000–$180,000+. Connecticut pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting; 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 Hartford runs June 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. Realistically June to mid-September unheated, with heaters buying May and October. Humid summers, cold winters, and a hard freeze season mean full winterization is simply part of owning a pool here.
Platinum pools has the highest customer rating on this Hartford list at 5 stars across 47 reviews. Juliano's Pools has the largest review count (1,207 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.
Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.
Budget $1,300–$3,300 / 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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