Nevada · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
34 inground pool builders across Nevada — 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. 20 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it. City lists cover 4 Nevada markets.
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Installed prices in Nevada run from $47,500–$73,500 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $79,000–$126,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $61,000–$89,500. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Nevada price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $47,500–$73,500 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $61,000–$89,500 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $79,000–$126,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $12,500–$37,000 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $6,500–$21,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $2,100–$6,300 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $500–$3,700 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $73,500–$157,500+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,200–$3,100 / year |
Nevada 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.
PoolPad tracks 34 inground pool builders across Nevada, with city lists for 4 markets. 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.
Caliche hardpan is the Vegas signature — cemented soil that can turn a two-day dig into a week, so insist on a written per-yard rock clause. Wind exposure shapes equipment and cover choices, and on view lots in Henderson and Summerlin, raised bond beams and negative edges are practically the local vernacular. Vegas builds for drama — raised spas, fire bowls, sheer descents, and lighting designed for night swimming, because July days are for staying indoors. Pebble interiors and travertine decks dominate, and cocktail pools are growing on smaller lots.
The largest listed markets are Las Vegas (23 companies), Henderson (18 companies), North Las Vegas (17 companies).
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. Pool contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board with license limits and bonding you can verify online — check both. Clark County and the valley cities enforce detailed pool barrier codes (fencing, self-latching gates, door alarms), and most master-planned communities layer HOA architectural review on top; sequence that approval early.
Installed in Nevada, NV, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $47,500–$73,500, a fiberglass pool $61,000–$89,500 and a gunite pool $79,000–$126,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $73,500–$157,500+. Nevada 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. Builders here work year-round; the spring rush books first.
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 prime outdoor season in Nevada runs April through October — roughly 6 months of comfortable unheated swimming — and pools stay open and running year-round rather than being winterized. Southern Nevada swims April through October with desert-dry air, triple-digit summers, and pools that commonly stay open through cold winters. Reno's season is closer to four months and requires a deliberate winter plan. Statewide, evaporation and UV drive water loss and sanitizer demand.
Poolscapes has the highest customer rating on this Nevada list at 4.8 stars across 55 reviews. Anthony & Sylvan Pools has the largest review count (340 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.
Pool contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board with license limits and bonding you can verify online — check both. Clark County and the valley cities enforce detailed pool barrier codes (fencing, self-latching gates, door alarms), and most master-planned communities layer HOA architectural review on top; sequence that approval early.
Budget $1,200–$3,100 / 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.
If your property is near a state line, check the neighboring directories too.
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