Is $4,500 the total cost of building the pool?
No. The published starting price is for our pre-construction professional services — design, engineering coordination, permit plans, and permitting coordination. Pool construction is separate.
Pricing
Pool Design & Permit Pricing
Starting scope for a standard approximately 25 ft × 30 ft residential pool with a Baja shelf and spa.
Starting At
$4,500
Standard professional-service scope
For the standard pool scope described above. Government fees and any required third-party services are separate.
Included in the Starting Fee
- Site visit + field measurements
- Pool + spa design
- Engineering coordination for the standard scope
- Permit drawing and documentation coordination
- Permit application + submittal coordination
- Plan-check corrections + resubmittal coordination
- Required AHJ / agency clearances and follow-up
What’s Separate From the Starting Fee
Some costs are always paid separately. Others only apply when the property, scope, or reviewing jurisdiction requires them.
Always Separate
- City / county permit fees
- Plan-check and agency fees
- Required inspection or jurisdictional fees
- Pool construction and contractor costs
When Required by the Property or Jurisdiction
- Topographic survey
- Geotechnical / soils report
- Additional grading or drainage plans
- Specialty studies or reports
- Additional third-party consultant services
- Work resulting from unusual site conditions or material scope changes
Custom Property or Scope?
Larger pools, custom designs, challenging lots, hillside conditions, or additional jurisdiction requirements may need a project-specific scope.
Send us the property address and a brief description of what you’re planning and we’ll provide a more relevant estimate.
A Few Pricing Questions
Are city permit fees included?
No. Government permit, plan-check, and agency fees are paid separately. Third-party consultant, survey, report, and specialty-service fees are also separate when required.
Can you price a custom pool?
Yes. Send us the property address and basic project information and we can provide pricing based on the actual scope.