Alabama · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
20 inground pool builders serving Madison — 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. 14 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 Madison 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 Madison pool builders directory ranks all 26 builders in the area.
Installed prices in Madison 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 Madison 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 |
Alabama 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.
Madison market
4.6 average customer rating · 1039 reviews · 20 companies · 14 specialists
See All on the Map →20 inground pool builders serving Madison. 14 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.6 stars across 1,039 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.
Central Alabama digs red clay that swells, shrinks, and drains slowly — drainage and compacted backfill are the quality tells. The Tennessee Valley around Huntsville hits limestone and chert, and coastal Baldwin County brings sand and water-table management. Builders local to your soil price it right the first time. Gunite with tanning ledges leads the metro markets; vinyl liner remains a value staple everywhere. Saltwater conversions are extremely popular, and Gulf-coast builds pair pools with screened rooms and corrosion-resistant equipment.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Alabama prices, see the Alabama 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. Alabama licenses home builders and larger residential work at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through your city or county building department, and most builders fold permitting into the contract; get that in writing.
Installed in Madison, AL, 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+. Alabama 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 Madison runs late April 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 from late April into October, with hot, humid weather through the middle. Winters are short and mild, so many owners idle equipment rather than fully close, while Gulf Coast owners also plan for hurricane season.
Blue Haven Pools & Spas has the highest customer rating on this Madison list at 5 stars across 58 reviews. Professional Pools and Care LLC has the largest review count (218 reviews at 4.7 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.
Alabama licenses home builders and larger residential work at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through your city or county building department, and most builders fold permitting into the contract; get that in writing.
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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