Mississippi · Local Pros · Updated 2026
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Typical inground pool projects in Hattiesburg run $38,000–$119,000+ installed, with many landing near $61,000. Mississippi pricing is below the national baseline used for these estimates. Use the pool type as a starting point:
| Pool type | Installed in Hattiesburg |
|---|---|
| Vinyl liner | $34k–$55k |
| Fiberglass | $43k–$77k |
| Gunite / concrete | $53k–$106k |
| Typical Hattiesburg project | $61,000 |
Treat these as planning numbers, then get three itemized bids against the same scope. Quotes for an identical pool can land 20% apart in one city; compare decking, barrier fencing, electrical runs, drainage, permits, and yard repair before comparing the bottom line.
The inground pool cost guide covers common line items, and the pool loan calculator shows what the financed portion does to the monthly payment.
Discuss these Mississippi conditions before a builder finalizes the price and schedule:
Bring a few reference photos and a rough must-have list to each site visit so builders quote the same target. Browse pool design ideas and pool shapes; to search farther out, use the Mississippi pool builders guide or the nationwide finder.
Ask for decking, drainage, shade, lighting, and outdoor-kitchen work as separate options while access is still open.
Hattiesburg market
3.8 average customer rating · 311 reviews · 19 companies
See All on the Map →Hattiesburg has 19 pool building companies, from design-build firms that include landscaping to specialists in renovations and equipment upgrades. The ranked list averages 3.8 stars across 311 customer reviews. Because the score weighs rating and review count together, a 4.8 backed by hundreds of reviews can sit above a 5.0 backed by three.
Mississippi project estimates run below the national baseline in many markets, though Yazoo clay and coastal water tables still demand local engineering. Jackson, the Gulf Coast, and DeSoto County carry most of the listed volume. For statewide rankings, city counts, and Mississippi pricing, see the Mississippi pool builders directory.
Ask about experience with Hattiesburg soil, access, drainage, and permit offices, then check completed projects in the pool type you want: gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl liner. Confirm current licensing where required and insurance with the issuing source. The contract should spell out materials, allowances, exclusions, timeline, change-order pricing, payment milestones, and warranty responsibility. Compare at least three itemized bids against the same scope.
Most inground pool projects in Hattiesburg, MS run $38,000 to $119,000+ installed, with typical projects landing around $61,000. By build type: vinyl liner $34k–$55k, fiberglass $43k–$77k, and gunite/concrete $53k–$106k. Yazoo clay around Jackson is genuinely expansive — shells there need conservative engineering and great drainage, and a local builder will talk about it unprompted (treat that as a good sign). The coast brings sand and water-table management; hurricane-zone equipment anchoring matters south of I-10. Request itemized quotes from at least three builders to price your site and scope.
Most inground pool projects in Hattiesburg take 8–16 weeks from permit approval to completion. Weather, inspections, material availability, access, and design complexity can extend the schedule. Ask each bidder to separate permit lead time from construction time and identify the milestones that control payments.
Use the customer rating and review count to narrow the 19 builders listed here, then inspect recent projects and reviews. Confirm current licensing where required, insurance, permit responsibility, warranties, and payment milestones. Give at least three builders the same project brief so their itemized quotes are comparable.
Yes — Hattiesburg and most municipalities in Mississippi require building permits for swimming pool construction, covering structural, electrical, and plumbing inspections plus barrier/fencing requirements. Most builders listed here handle the permitting process as part of the project — confirm it in writing, along with who schedules each inspection.
The outdoor season in Hattiesburg runs April through October — about 7 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 northern-style winterization. The season stretches April through October, and the Gulf Coast pushes longer. Heat plus humidity means algae never sleeps in summer, afternoon storms are routine, and winters are mild enough that a full northern-style close is optional in the southern half of the state.
Jordan Construction, Inc. has the highest customer rating in this Hattiesburg list at 5 stars across 40 reviews. Bay Pool Company has the largest review count (49 reviews at 4.4 stars). The directory order uses rating and review count together, so the highest star average is not always the number-one result.
Mississippi licenses residential builders at the state level for larger projects — verify the license and insurance before you sign. Pool permitting and barrier/fence rules are handled by city and county offices, and coastal counties add wind and flood-zone considerations your builder should already know cold.
Yazoo clay around Jackson is genuinely expansive — shells there need conservative engineering and great drainage, and a local builder will talk about it unprompted (treat that as a good sign). The coast brings sand and water-table management; hurricane-zone equipment anchoring matters south of I-10. Vinyl liner and gunite split the market by budget, with fiberglass growing for speed. Gulf builds lean screened and salt-friendly; inland, simple rectangles with tanning ledges and generous decks fit both the lots and the budgets.
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