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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 -$115,000 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 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
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