Vermont · Inground Pool Builders & Contractors · Updated 2026
4 inground pool builders across Vermont — 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. 3 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are pool builders that routinely handle it.
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 Vermont yet. Use the statewide results above, or browse the Vermont pool service directory.
Installed prices in Vermont run from $51,500–$80,500 for a mid-size vinyl liner pool to $86,500–$138,000 for a comparable gunite pool, with fiberglass in between at $66,500–$97,500. Decking, fencing and permits stack on top:
| Job | Typical Vermont price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner pool, installed (about 16×32) | $51,500–$80,500 |
| Fiberglass pool, installed (about 14×30) | $66,500–$97,500 |
| Gunite / concrete pool, installed (about 16×32) | $86,500–$138,000 |
| Attached spa or spillover | $14,000–$40,500 |
| Decking and coping around the pool | $7,000–$23,000 |
| Safety fence and gates | $2,300–$6,900 |
| Permits, engineering, utility locates | $600–$4,000 |
| Typical all-in project with deck and fence | $80,500–$172,500+ |
| Ongoing upkeep (chemicals, power, service) | $1,300–$3,200 / year |
Vermont 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.
PoolPad tracks 4 inground pool builders across Vermont. 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.
Expect rocky glacial soils, slopes, and long site access on rural lots — excavation and concrete logistics drive more of the bid than in suburban states. Frost-depth plumbing and robust winterization plumbing design are non-negotiable specs. Vinyl liner and fiberglass fit the season and the budgets; heated pools with automatic covers get the most out of ninety usable days. Above-ground pools remain a big share of the market statewide.
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. Vermont has no statewide contractor license for this work, so owners need to check insurance certificates, local references, and recent projects. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through the town, and some jurisdictions fold pools into zoning review — ask before designing.
Installed in Vermont, VT, a mid-size vinyl liner pool typically runs $51,500–$80,500, a fiberglass pool $66,500–$97,500 and a gunite pool $86,500–$138,000. With decking, a fence and permits most complete projects land at $80,500–$172,500+. Vermont 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 Vermont runs mid-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. Mid-June through early September, with heaters stretching the edges. Winters are long and seriously cold; a meticulous professional close is the difference between a spring opening and a spring repair bill.
Image Pools and Spas has the highest customer rating on this Vermont list at 5 stars across 12 reviews. Pool World has the largest review count (48 reviews at 4.1 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.
Vermont has no statewide contractor license for this work, so owners need to check insurance certificates, local references, and recent projects. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through the town, and some jurisdictions fold pools into zoning review — ask before designing.
Budget $1,300–$3,200 / 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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