Construction Costs Breakdown: Typical Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
The cost to build a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond depends on the design of the NSP itself (there are many different styles and construction techniques we employ) as well as the intended site (access, ground slope, etc); since every Natural Swimming Pool/Pond project is unique and local material costs vary greatly across the USA, it is difficult to know the cost of a natural pool before it has been designed and the materials have been itemized and sourced.
Based on our experience, we can say that natural pools generally tend to start around $75,000 (including all the materials, labor time and heavy machinery), with some larger, more custom projects in the $150,000 and above range. See pricing examples here.
Example Cost Breakdown:
Let's take a basic family-sized swimming pond, like what's shown in our Essential Plans, which typically costs $75,000 -$95,000 to build (Turn-Key) from start to finish (depending on the size and features), including a wooden pier with ladder, underwater wooden walls, built-in biological filtration system, plumbing, a waterfall, and starter water plants.
Of the total $75K - $95K cost, the materials alone typically run $30,000 - $49,000 and include:
The rest of the cost to build includes the cost of the heavy machinery rental (plus delivery and fuel), which is typically around $8,000 - $10,000, and the labor time needed to put it all together (typical construction timeframe is 4-6 weeks):
Based on our experience, we can say that natural pools generally tend to start around $75,000 (including all the materials, labor time and heavy machinery), with some larger, more custom projects in the $150,000 and above range. See pricing examples here.
Example Cost Breakdown:
Let's take a basic family-sized swimming pond, like what's shown in our Essential Plans, which typically costs $75,000 -$95,000 to build (Turn-Key) from start to finish (depending on the size and features), including a wooden pier with ladder, underwater wooden walls, built-in biological filtration system, plumbing, a waterfall, and starter water plants.
Of the total $75K - $95K cost, the materials alone typically run $30,000 - $49,000 and include:
- Pump(s), Skimmer(s) and other Plumbing Equipment
- Pipes, Tubes, Fittings, Glue, etc.
- Lumber and Hardware For Underwater Walls, Pier, Ladder and Pump Enclosure
- Bio-Filter Media Plus Local Delivery
- Rounded River Rock Plus Local Delivery
- Water-Tight Liner Plus Shipping
- Liner Underlayment and Padding
- Water Plants, Pots, Soil, etc.
- Beneficial Bacteria
The rest of the cost to build includes the cost of the heavy machinery rental (plus delivery and fuel), which is typically around $8,000 - $10,000, and the labor time needed to put it all together (typical construction timeframe is 4-6 weeks):
- Site Leveling, Excavation and Compaction
- Earth Shaping and Drainage Path Creation
- Underlayment and Liner Installation
- Biological Filter Plumbing and Construction
- Water Pump Installation and Plumbing
- Electrical Hookup and Trenching
- Underwater Wooden Wall Fabrication and Installation
- Wooden Pier and Ladder Construction and Installation
- River Rock Handling and Installation
- Waterfall Construction & Edge Boulder Placement (Optional)
- Water Plant Selection and Installation
- Grass Replacement and Site Clean-Up
