"How much does a pool cost in Port St. Lucie?" It is the first question every homeowner asks us, and it deserves a real number, not a runaround. Here is the short answer: most new inground concrete pools on the Treasure Coast land between roughly $60,000 and $100,000 installed. A simpler package can start near $50,000, and a larger project with a spa, travertine deck, and screen enclosure can pass $130,000.
Those are wide ranges, so let's break them down by pool type, finish, and the add-ons that move the number most. That way you can sketch a realistic budget before you ever sit down with a builder.
Pool prices by type
- Concrete (gunite) pools: roughly $60,000 to $100,000 and up. This is the most popular choice locally because it is fully custom: any shape, depth, tanning ledge, or attached spa you want. Our new pool construction page walks through how the build works.
- Fiberglass pools: roughly $45,000 to $75,000 installed. The shell arrives pre-molded, so installation is faster, but you are limited to preset shapes and sizes.
- Vinyl liner pools: roughly $40,000 to $60,000. The lowest upfront cost, but liners take a beating in year-round Florida sun and typically need replacing every 7 to 10 years, which eats into the savings.
How the finish changes the price
For a concrete pool, the interior finish is the biggest style and durability decision:
- Standard white plaster: usually included in a base package. Smooth and classic, though it generally needs resurfacing after 8 to 12 years.
- Quartz: adds roughly $2,500 to $5,000. More stain-resistant than plain plaster, with far more color options and a longer life.
- Pebble: adds roughly $5,000 to $10,000. The most durable finish, often lasting 15 to 20 years or more, with the natural lagoon look many homeowners are after.
What the popular add-ons cost
- Attached spa: roughly $10,000 to $20,000. See our spas and hot tubs page for the options.
- Screen enclosure: roughly $8,000 to $20,000 and up depending on size and height. Between summer storms and bug season, most local owners consider it money well spent.
- Paver or travertine decking: roughly $8 to $20 per square foot installed, and most projects add 400 to 800 square feet.
- Pool heater: roughly $3,000 to $6,000 installed, which stretches the swim season through our short winter.
- LED lighting and water features: from a few hundred dollars for a light to several thousand for bubblers, sheer descents, or fire bowls.
What affects the cost
Beyond the big choices above, these are the factors that make one quote different from another:
- Size and depth of the pool: Every extra foot means more excavation, more shell material, and more water to filter, so a large or extra-deep pool costs noticeably more to build and to run than a compact one.
- Finish (plaster vs. quartz vs. pebble): Standard white plaster usually comes with a base package, while quartz and pebble upgrades add thousands in exchange for a longer life and more years before resurfacing.
- Decking material and square footage: Decking is priced per square foot, so a generous travertine patio can quietly add more to the total than the jump between two pool sizes.
- Extras: spa, water features, lighting, screen enclosure: Each add-on stacks on top of the base price, and an attached spa or full enclosure alone can add five figures, so pick the extras you will actually use before comparing quotes.
- Site access: A tight side yard or trees that need removal add excavation cost, because anything that slows the dig or keeps heavy equipment away from the pool site means more labor hours on your bill.
Getting an accurate number
Online estimates only go so far. The best way to know your real cost is a free design consultation, where we measure your space and price your exact plan, with no surprises later. We build throughout Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Stuart, and Palm City.
Frequently asked questions
What does a basic inground pool cost in Port St. Lucie?
A straightforward concrete pool with white plaster and a modest paver deck typically starts around $50,000 to $65,000. Fiberglass can come in a bit lower if a preset shape fits your yard.
Is fiberglass cheaper than concrete?
Usually yes, often by $10,000 to $25,000 upfront. The trade-off is flexibility: concrete can be any shape or depth, while fiberglass is limited to the manufacturer's shells.
Do these prices include the deck and screen enclosure?
Base pool quotes often include a small amount of decking, but larger decks and screen enclosures are usually priced separately. Always ask exactly what a quote covers so you can compare builders fairly.
How long will the build take?
Most projects run a few months from permits to plaster. Our guide on how long it takes to build a pool in Florida breaks down each stage.
Ready for a number based on your actual yard instead of a national average? Call (772) 555-0188 or request a free quote and we will price your exact plan.