How much does pool construction cost in 2026?
The most common question we hear from people planning a swimming pool is: "How much will the whole thing cost?" The honest answer is. It depends. But not in the way companies say who don't want to reveal their prices. In this article, you will find realistic price ranges by item so you know what to expect before you start requesting quotes.
Quick overview by pool type
Prices apply to an in-ground pool 7×3 m with basic equipment (filtration, piping, skimmer, lighting), including excavation and concrete slab:
| Pool type | Price from |
|---|---|
| Liner pool with skimmer (steel or concrete frame) | approx. 550 000 Kč |
| Concrete hand-dug (custom-made reinforced concrete shell) | approx. 950 000 Kč |
| Overflow (water level flush with paving) | approx. 1 400 000 Kč |
Self-supporting plastic pools for in-ground installation can be found at lower prices (from approximately 350 000 Kč including installation), but with these, as with few others, the quality of installation and concrete encasement is decisive, money saved may return in the form of repairs.
What the price comprises
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and earthworks (including soil removal) | 60 000-150 000 Kč |
| Foundation slab | 70 000-140 000 Kč |
| Pool shell by type | 250 000-900 000 Kč |
| Equipment: filtration, piping, equipment pit | 90 000-250 000 Kč |
| Heating: heat pump | 50 000-120 000 Kč |
| Roofing (optional) | 120 000-400 000 Kč |
What influences the price most
- Site accessibility. When the excavator and concrete mixer can access the excavation pit directly, you pay significantly less than when soil is transported by wheelbarrow across the garden. This is the most common source of differences between quotes.
- Shell type. The liner on steel segments is the cheapest; a cast reinforced concrete pool with a liner or ceramic finish is the most expensive, and the most durable.
- Scope of technology. Counter-current system (from ~60 000 Kč), saltwater treatment, automatic chemical dosing or filtration automation can add another 200 000 Kč.
- Soil removal. For a 7×3 m pool, the excavation volume is 40-60 m³. Some companies "forget" to include it in their offer: insist on seeing it as a separate item.
Operation: annual costs to expect
Operating costs are part of the acquisition price. For an outdoor pool 7×3 m, budget approximately 15 000-30 000 Kč per year, electricity for filtration and heat pump, chemicals, water and occasional part replacement. A cover significantly reduces operating costs by retaining water temperature and cleanliness.
Why do quotes vary by 15-30%?
Two companies will typically quote prices for the same pool differing by hundreds of thousands. Reasons: different foundation technology, different additional items (soil removal, electrical installation, landscaping), and varying workload: a company with a full diary adds a surcharge. Therefore, it makes sense to have at least two offers, ideally three, and compare them item by item.
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