South Dakota · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
Planning a permanent backyard pool? 3 inground pool builders across South Dakota, ranked by rating and review count, with what a fiberglass, gunite or vinyl liner pool costs installed in South Dakota this year.
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The order uses a weighted mix of customer rating and review count; open a city below for the full local list. Confirm current credentials, availability 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.
There is not a separate city list for South Dakota yet. Use the statewide results above, or browse the South Dakota pool builders directory.
Installed prices in South Dakota run from $45,000–$70,000 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $75,000–$120,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $58,000–$85,000. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical South Dakota price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $45,000–$70,000 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $58,000–$85,000 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $75,000–$120,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $12,000–$35,000 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $6,000–$20,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $500–$3,500 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $70,000–$150,000+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,200–$3,000 / year |
South Dakota 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 3 inground pool builders across South Dakota. 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.
Deep frost drives plumbing depth and shell engineering, wind shapes covers and fencing, and winter permitting can protect a first-thaw dig date. Soils are generally workable; logistics and the short season are the main constraints. Fiberglass and vinyl liner fit the season and install windows; automatic covers and heaters are near-universal. Compact heated designs get the most from ninety usable days.
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. South Dakota handles contractor licensing locally, so check insurance certificates, references, and recent local projects. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through Sioux Falls or the local building office.
Installed in South Dakota, SD, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $45,000–$70,000, a fiberglass pool $58,000–$85,000 and a gunite pool $75,000–$120,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $70,000–$150,000+. South Dakota 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 South Dakota runs June through early September — about 3 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. June through early September unheated, with heaters effectively mandatory for value. Winters are long and bitter; winterization here is engineering, not ritual.
AAA Pools & Construction has the highest customer rating on this South Dakota list at 5 stars across 11 reviews. MC&R Pools, Inc. has the largest review count (39 reviews at 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.
South Dakota handles contractor licensing locally, so check insurance certificates, references, and recent local projects. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through Sioux Falls or the local building office.
Budget $1,200–$3,000 / 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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