Pool Types + Construction Methods
Gunite, fiberglass, vinyl liner, plunge, lap, spool, infinity edge, perimeter overflow, natural. Compare construction methods, cost ranges, and lifespan.
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Gunite Concrete Pools
Gunite (sprayed concrete) pools offer unlimited design flexibility, custom shapes, vanishing edges, raised spas, sun shelves, and integrated
$65,000 to $185,000 | 30 to 50 years
Fiberglass Pools
Fiberglass pools are pre-manufactured one-piece shells. Faster install, smoother surface, lower maintenance chemistry, but limited to manufa
$48,000 to $95,000 | 25 to 35 years
Vinyl Liner Pools
Vinyl liner pools have the lowest initial cost. Polymer or steel wall panels with a custom-cut vinyl liner. Liner replacement every 8 to 12
$42,000 to $75,000 | 8 to 12 years (liner)
Plunge Pools
Plunge pools are small (typically 6 by 12 to 12 by 20 feet), often heated and chilled, designed for cold-plunge therapy, lap swimming with j
$35,000 to $85,000 | 30+ years (gunite) or 25+ (fiberglass)
Lap Pools
Lap pools are long and narrow (typically 8 by 40 to 10 by 75 feet) for daily swim training. Integrated wave-resistance jets, calibrated dept
$58,000 to $145,000 | 30+ years
Spool Pools
Spool (spa + pool combo) hybrid: small pool with integrated heated spa portion. Ideal for small backyards wanting both cooling-off and hydro
$32,000 to $72,000 | 30+ years (gunite)
Infinity Edge Pools
Infinity (vanishing) edge pools spill over one or more sides into a hidden catch basin, creating a visual edge that merges with the horizon,
$125,000 to $485,000 | 30+ years (gunite)
Perimeter Overflow Pools
Perimeter overflow (knife edge or mirror edge) pools spill over all four sides into a slot drain. The most architecturally demanding pool st
$185,000 to $750,000 | 30+ years (gunite)
Natural Pools
Natural swimming pools use a regeneration zone with aquatic plants and biological filtration instead of chlorine. Lower chemistry cost, more
$95,000 to $325,000 | 30+ years
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