Price guide · Swimming Pools
2026 New Pool Price List
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What new pool, installed costs
New pool, installed · By pool type; the size, the ground and the extras change it
From Cape Pools' published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
Adds to the price
- Salt chlorinator+R8,000 to R15,000
- Heat pump for a mid-sized pool+R15,000 to R25,000
- PVC safety cover+R6,000 to R15,000
- Metal or PVC fence+R1,000 to R1,500 per metre
What these prices include: Cape Pools' 2026 estimates for Cape Town. Excavation, a salt chlorinator, a heat pump, a cover and fencing are extras. VAT basis not stated.
What changes the price: The size of the pool, the type or surface you choose, the ground and the access to it, and what an inspection finds.
Get a price for your job
Tell us the job and a swimming pools pro that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
What you can ask for
- New swimming poolsFibreglass or gunite pools built.
- Pool Repairs (Leaks, cracks, pool pumps)
- Pool Renovations (Relining, resurfacing)
- Pool cleaningRegular cleaning and chemical balancing.
- Pool leak detectionLeaks in pools and pool pipes found.
What a new pool price includes, and what comes on top
A pool quote usually covers the shell, a standard pump and filter and simple coping or paving. The rest is priced separately.
- Pool types
- Fibreglass, concrete or gunite, vinyl-lined and custom pools. Fibreglass pools are often ready in 2 to 4 weeks; concrete pools usually take 6 to 8 weeks or more.
- Plans and indemnity
- Every pool needs approved drawings and a signed swimming pool indemnity form before building starts. A pool without approved plans can hold up the sale of the house.
- Safety
- A pool deeper than 30 cm needs a fence or wall at least 1.2 metres high with a self-closing gate, or a proper safety cover or pool net.
- Digging
- Excavation and removing the soil are often extra, and limited access, rocky ground or a steep slope adds to them.
- Extras
- The first fill of water, fencing, covers, decking, a heat pump or solar heating, underwater LED lights, a salt chlorinator and water features are priced separately.
- Running costs
- Plan for chemicals, electricity for the pump, top-ups and backwashing, servicing the pump and filter after a few years, a new salt cell every 3 to 5 years and, on a vinyl pool, a new liner every 8 to 10 years.
Cape Pools (Cape Town pool builder), swimming pool installation costs in Cape Town, cape-pools.co.za, checked 12 Nov 2026.
More checked prices
How Much Does a Fibreglass Pool Cost?
- New pool, installed: fibreglass, concrete (gunite), vinyl liner, custom: Fibreglass R75,000 to R150,000; concrete (gunite) from R100,000; vinyl liner about R50,000 to R100,000; custom or luxury from R250,000
- Extras: salt chlorinator, heat pump, safety cover, fencing: Salt chlorinator R8,000 to R15,000; heat pump R15,000 to R25,000; PVC safety cover R6,000 to R15,000; fencing R1,000 to R1,500 per metre
Prices checked 11 November 2026 ›
How much does a Swimming Pool cost?
- New pool, installed: fibreglass, concrete (gunite), vinyl liner, custom: Fibreglass R75,000 to R150,000; concrete (gunite) from R100,000; vinyl liner about R50,000 to R100,000; custom or luxury from R250,000
- Extras: salt chlorinator, heat pump, safety cover, fencing: Salt chlorinator R8,000 to R15,000; heat pump R15,000 to R25,000; PVC safety cover R6,000 to R15,000; fencing R1,000 to R1,500 per metre
Prices checked 11 November 2026 ›
Swimming Pool Prices: The Cost of Splashing Out on a Pool
- New pool, installed: fibreglass, concrete (gunite), vinyl liner, custom: Fibreglass R75,000 to R150,000; concrete (gunite) from R100,000; vinyl liner about R50,000 to R100,000; custom or luxury from R250,000
- Extras: salt chlorinator, heat pump, safety cover, fencing: Salt chlorinator R8,000 to R15,000; heat pump R15,000 to R25,000; PVC safety cover R6,000 to R15,000; fencing R1,000 to R1,500 per metre
Prices checked 11 November 2026 ›
Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From Cape Pools' own website: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 11 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written February 2024.
Do you want to invest in something worthwhile this year? You can have a swimming pool installed for you and your family.
The cost of a pool installation is based on the size of the swimming pool, the shape of the swimming pool, or whether there are any extras or not. The extras could include decking, lighting, etc.
New pool pricing is determined by:
- The size of the pool
- The materials used for the construction of the pool
- The shape of the pool
- How deep the pool is
- What type of filtration system is utilized
- Optional extras for the pool
Types of Material used for Swimming pool
Swimming pools can be built using various materials. The price of the pool is directly affected by the choice of material with concrete pools and fibreglass pools normally the most expensive.
The shape of the Swimming pool
Rectangular pools are easier to construct than pools of an awkward shape meaning the simpler the shape of the pool you select the more affordable it will be.
The depth of the Swimming pool
Shallow swimming pools are nice for smaller children or if you just want to cool down and splash around in them, they will cost the least to construct and are the easiest to maintain.
For larger pools, the digging will be deeper and wider, which will also be more expensive.
Contact your Local Pros partner today, they offer the best prices no matter the size, shape and type of pool.
Optional Extras when installing a swimming pool
There are many kinds of extras you might desire when installing a new swimming pool. One of the most common additions can be features such as Waterfalls, water slides and diving boards. If you want some extra light at night you can add extra pool lighting or a heating system to keep your pool warm during the winter months. Wooden decking is an attractive way of framing your pool, with additional steps going into the pool.
Any extras chosen will increase the cost of the swimming pool.
Prices On Pool Maintenance
You can get the best prices on the market by contacting Swimming Pool Pros.
Prices on renovating a pool
Pool maintenance is a must. By maintaining your pool regularly, you can prevent cracks, filtration, and technical issues. But no matter how well you maintained your pool there comes a time that it will require a renovation. Renovation costs are influenced by the type of pool, filtration system, size and the current state of the pool. If you require a pool renovation the best option for getting an accurate estimate is to contact a Local Pros partner for an on-site quotation.
Prices on pool repairs
There are many things that can go wrong with a pool such as:
- Cracks on the pool surface,
- The pump could be broken or worn,
- The skimmer might leak,
- The pump or piping can be leaking,
- Filters can malfunction or clog
There are many more types of pool repairs and a swimming pool repair price will depend on what the problem is, and whether parts are needed or not.
Relining of swimming pool prices
Vinyl-lined swimming pools will eventually have to be re-lined, usually every decade. The cost will depend on the shape and size of the pool. For an accurate quote contact your local pool experts.
How it works
- 1
Tell us the job
- 2
A swimming pools pro who covers your area calls you
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Get a written quote and decide
