Most pool builders make you call before they will give you a price. We think that is backward, so our fiberglass prices are right here on this page.
Our fiberglass pools start at $45,000, and the pool size, your yard, and the features you add will increase the price from there. You can see how we build every one on our fiberglass pool installation page.
If you can’t see the price, you can’t plan around it. Below, we show you what each size costs, what that price covers, and the step most quotes skip.
Fiberglass Pool Prices in Tulsa by Size
We price fiberglass pools by length because our shells come from the factory in set sizes. That means the size band tells you exactly where your price starts.
| Size band | Pool length | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Plunge | Any length (Leisure plunge models) | $45,000 |
| Small | Under 23 feet | $50,000 |
| Medium | 23 to 30 feet | $55,000 |
| Large | Over 30 feet | $65,000 |
Each number is the starting price for a pool in that band, and your yard and features build from there. Once you sign, your quoted price is fixed. The one exception is buried rock, because hitting rock that no one could see can move the price.
Want a rough number for your own yard first? Our pool cost calculator takes a few taps and gives you a ballpark range.
Common Pool Sizes and Where They Land
The second number in a size like 10x20 is the length in feet. Here is where common sizes fall.
| Common size | Size band | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 10x20 | Small | $50,000 |
| 12x24 | Medium | $55,000 |
| 14x28 | Medium | $55,000 |
| 15x30 | Medium | $55,000 |
| 16x32 | Large | $65,000 |
| 16x40 | Large | $65,000 |
Model lengths vary, so the exact model you pick sets the band. We confirm the length and the band with you before you sign.
How Tulsa Prices Compare to National Numbers
National cost sites show very wide ranges. HomeAdvisor puts the national shell average near $36,800 as a national benchmark. A shell figure like that may cover little more than the shell itself.
Our starting prices include installation, concrete work, plumbing, pool electrical, and equipment, so they will always look higher than a shell price.
What the Starting Price Covers
Here is what comes with every fiberglass pool we build, before you add a single feature.
A Leisure Pools shell: Leisure uses vinyl ester resin in every layer, so it backs each shell with a lifetime structural warranty. Each shell also includes a lifetime osmosis warranty that covers osmotic blisters. Read more on the Leisure Pools warranty page.
Waterline tile: We tile the waterline on every fiberglass pool we build. Tile helps prevent fading and chalking on the gel coat at the waterline and protects the edge from dog claws. You choose glass or porcelain tile, and you pick the color.
Installation and plumbing: We dig the hole, set the shell, and plumb the pool to the equipment pad.
Concrete work: Concrete work around the pool is included in every starting price.
Pool electrical: Wiring and bonding are included. A panel upgrade is the only electrical item not included in the price.
Jandy equipment: Jandy equipment is standard on our fiberglass pools, and that includes a variable-speed pump.
A chip stone base and backfill: We set every shell on 3/8 chip stone and backfill it with the same stone. We cover why it matters below.
A groundwater relief pipe: We set a pipe in the stone at the deep end, and it runs up to a cap in the deck. If groundwater builds up under the pool, a pump can drop into that pipe and pull the water out, relieving pressure on the shell.
Startup and pool school: We start up the pool, teach you how to care for it, and hand you a maintenance kit.
What Is Not Included
Four costs sit outside every starting price. We list them here so none catch you off guard later.
- Permit fees: Each city sets its own fees, and in Tulsa the Tulsa Permit Center handles pool permits. Our pool permits post breaks down the process city by city.
- Dirt hauling: A fiberglass dig makes a big pile of dirt. Some yards can keep it, but most cannot, and hauling it away costs extra.
- Crane service: A fiberglass shell arrives in one piece, so most yards need a crane to lift it into place. The cost depends on your access and how far the crane must reach.
- An electrical panel upgrade: Some homes need a bigger electrical panel to run pool equipment, and an electrician checks this before the build starts.
Rain and permit delays work differently from these four costs. They can cost you time, but they do not add dollars to your contract.
The Step Most Fiberglass Quotes Skip
A fiberglass pool is one big shell set into a hole, so something has to fill the gap between the shell and the dirt. What fills that gap determines how the pool ages over the next few decades.
Many builders use sand because it is cheap and easy to move. The problem is that sand holds water, and wet sand can soften, wash out, and leave a gap beside the shell.
We have seen what happens next. On one Broken Arrow pool built by another company, the sand along one side was gone, and a large hollow had formed under the deck. The shell had dropped 2 inches on that side, and the surrounding concrete was sinking.
We replaced the deck and filled the hollow with chip stone. But once a pool is in the ground, you can't really fix that failure; you can only repair the damage around it. That is why the backfill decision has to be right on day one.
Why We Use 3/8 Chip Stone
We set every shell on at least 4 inches of 3/8 chip stone, and some spots get 5 to 7 inches. Then we backfill around the shell with the same stone and compact it dry, with no water jetting.
Small crushed stone locks together when we pack it down, and water drains through instead of sitting on top. That gives the shell firm support on every side. While some pool builders use 5/8 chip stone, we use 3/8 chip stone because the smaller size packs tighter.
Our fiberglass builds take 80 to 100 tons of chip stone. We use that stone in every fiberglass pool we build.
You can read more about why we use chip stone in our fiberglass backfill post.
What About Tulsa Clay?
You may hear that fiberglass pools and clay soil do not mix, but that is not true. Any pool type can go into Tulsa clay.
Clay swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries, and the build must handle that movement. That means the base, backfill, drainage, and deck prep must all be done right. A careful build works in clay, while a shortcut build can fail in any soil.
Four Backfill Questions to Ask Any Builder
- What goes under the shell, and how deep is that layer?
- What material goes around the shell?
- How do you compact that material once it is in place?
- How will you handle groundwater buildup under the pool?
If a builder says "sand" or cannot answer the last question, keep looking.
What Moves Your Final Price
The starting price covers the pool itself, while your yard and your wish list set the rest. These are the biggest price drivers we see on fiberglass builds around Tulsa.
Your Yard
Slope: A sloped yard can still get a fiberglass pool, but it often needs a retaining wall and fill first. That work runs $10,000 to $15,000 on our builds, and we measure every yard in person because no two slopes are the same. If your yard drops off hard, a semi-inground pool set deeper on the high side of the hill may be a better fit.
Buried rock: Tulsa ground can hide rock, and if the excavator hits it, the dig takes longer and costs more. This is the one thing that can move a signed price.
Access: The shell has to travel from the truck to the hole. A tight side yard, a fence, or overhead lines can change how the crane sets the shell, and tighter access can add time and cost. We price access into your quote before you sign.
Your Deck
Your starting price includes the concrete work around the pool. If you want more patio, extra concrete decking costs $17-$21 per square foot. Your family spends most of its time on the deck, so plan it around the pool.
Your Landscaping
Landscaping isn't included in our starting price. Trucks and the excavator need a path from the street to the hole, and that path usually needs new grass after the build. National sod installation costs run $1 to $2 per square foot, so a 1,000-square-foot path runs about $1,000 to $2,000. Plants, trees, and sprinkler repairs add more. We bring in a landscaper for planting, so plan that work with the pool.
Your Features
| Feature | Our price |
|---|---|
| Bubblers | From $1,000 each, installed |
| Deck jets | $800 to $1,900 each, installed |
| Jandy VersaTemp heat and chill unit | About $6,000 installed |
| Salt system | About $3,000 on a new build |
| Automatic pH and acid feed | $5,000 to $8,000 |
| Separate inground spa | From about $30,000 installed |
The spa price includes the concrete pad but not the electrical work. We install the VersaTemp 160,000 BTU model, which heats the pool in spring and fall and cools it on hot summer days.
Jandy rates that size for a 50-amp breaker. You can see the full specs on the VersaTemp heat pump page.
An Example of Cost
This made-up example, not a real customer, shows how the math works.
Picture a family that wants a 15x30 fiberglass pool, which puts them in the medium band at $55,000. They add 200 square feet of extra deck for $3,400 to $4,200, two bubblers for $2,000, and a VersaTemp for about $6,000.
Their total lands between about $66,000 and $67,000, plus permits, dirt hauling, and crane service. A family that skips the extras stays close to $55,000, while a family that adds a separate spa and a saltwater system goes over $85,000.
Want to run your own numbers? Use the calculator near the top of this page, or take the quiz at the end.
Fiberglass vs Vinyl Liner vs Gunite Prices
Fiberglass sits in the middle of our price range. Here is how our three pool types compare on starting price and build time.
| Pool type | Starts at | Build time |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl liner (OK Plunge) | $19,999, pool only | About 26 working days |
| Fiberglass plunge | $45,000 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Fiberglass, full size | From $50,000 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Gunite plunge | $55,000 | 3 to 6 months |
| Full-size custom gunite | $100,000 | 3 to 6 months |
Vinyl costs the least up front, but a vinyl liner wears out over time. Replacing a liner costs $5,900 to $9,200, depending on pool size, liner thickness, and floor condition.
Fiberglass costs more up front, but it doesn't require a liner replacement. HomeAdvisor's national data puts yearly fiberglass upkeep at $600 to $1,200, which is below the range it gives for other pool types.
Gunite costs the most and takes the longest to build, but it can take almost any shape or size you want.
Each type fits a different family and yard, and our fiberglass vs. vinyl vs. gunite post walks through the tradeoffs in more detail.
What a Fiberglass Pool Costs to Run
The pump is the main electric load on most pools, so your pump choice is the biggest running cost you can control. ENERGY STAR data on certified pool pumps shows they use about 70 percent less energy than standard single-speed pumps.
We program every pump to run slowly for most of the day. At 600 RPM, our pumps draw about 39 watts; at 1,200 RPM, about 95 watts. At low speed, that is less power than an old 60-watt light bulb.
For winter, advise pool owners to close their pool. Our pool closing service starts at $350 and includes blowing out the lines and putting on your existing cover. A new cover costs extra, and we price it by pool size.
How Long a Fiberglass Pool Lasts
Built right, a fiberglass shell should last 50 years or more, and the installation determines that lifespan. A shell on packed chip stone has firm support for life, while a shell on washed-out sand does not.
Gelcoat wears, and its quality varies by manufacturer. It is the main point of failure on any fiberglass pool. That's another reason we tile the waterline, since tile protects the band where fading and chalking tend to start.
What Resurfacing Costs
If the gel coat wears out, the fix is a full resurface. We don't like patching gel coat because patches rarely match the color and shine of the rest of the pool.
HomeAdvisor lists fiberglass resurfacing at up to about $6,500 per 1,000 square feet, which is a national benchmark, not a Tulsa quote. You can see the full breakdown in their resurfacing cost data .
When to Sign So You Swim on Time
A fiberglass build takes 4 to 6 weeks, including shell delivery, and permits take one to four weeks, depending on your city. We also add a 30-day cushion, so plan to sign about three and a half months before you want to swim.
Spring is the trickiest season because May is the wettest month in the Tulsa area, according to NWS Tulsa records . Rain does not add dollars to your contract, but it can stop a dig cold.
After one storm, rainwater filled a fiberglass hole we had just dug, and pumping it out took most of a day. A cushion in the schedule keeps one bad week from wrecking your swim date.
Before any dig, utility crews mark the buried lines. In Oklahoma, your contractor must contact OKIE811 at least two business days before digging, so ask your builder for the locate ticket number.
If you want to swim by Memorial Day, sign your contract in the winter.
How to Compare Fiberglass Pool Quotes
Two quotes for the same pool can differ by thousands because they cover different work. Line them up and ask these questions.
- Is this the full pool build or the shell only? A shell price is not a pool price, so make sure you compare full builds.
- What goes under and around the shell? You want packed stone, not sand.
- Is waterline tile included? If it is not, ask what it costs to add.
- What brand of equipment, and which pump? Get the model number, not just the words "variable speed."
- Which costs are left out? Permits, dirt hauling, crane service, and panel work are the usual ones.
- What can change the price after I sign? The answer should be short and specific.
- Who calls 811, and when? It should be the builder, and it should happen before the dig.
A builder who answers all seven with ease has done this many times. A builder who gets vague has not done this enough. For a printable version, grab our seven-builder-questions checklist.
Not sure which pool fits your family?Find My Perfect PoolAbout 90 seconds. No measurements or photos needed.What I Recommend
I've built fiberglass pools across the Tulsa metro, and here's what I tell every family before they sign.
Budget for the backyard, not the shell: The shell is one piece of the project. Plan the deck, features, and extras on day one so nothing surprises you later.
Don't let anyone talk you into sand: I've replaced a deck over washed-out sand, and that's money spent twice. Pay for stone once and forget about it.
Pick the shell for your family: If you have dogs, pick a shell with the steps closest to the house.
Start simple on water care: I suggest Pristine Blue for the first year, and if you still want salt after that, we can add it.
Keep the spa separate: If you want a spa, I'd build it apart from the pool. A separate spa stays open all winter after the pool is closed, and it gives you real hydrotherapy that an attached spa can't match.
Sign early: Winter is the best time to plan a summer pool, because you can pick your dates and allow room for bad weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a fiberglass pool cost in Tulsa?
At Silverado Rock, fiberglass pools start at $45,000 for a plunge pool and $50,000 for pools under 23 feet. Pools from 23 to 30 feet start at $55,000, and pools over 30 feet start at $65,000. Permits, dirt hauling, crane service, and panel upgrades cost extra.
How much does a 10x20 fiberglass pool cost?
A 10x20 fiberglass pool falls in our small band, which starts at $50,000. That price includes installation, concrete work, plumbing, pool electrical, waterline tile, Jandy equipment, and chip stone backfill. Extra deck and features set the final number.
How much does a 12x24 fiberglass pool cost?
A 12x24 fiberglass pool falls in our medium band, starting at $55,000 and covering pools 23 to 30 feet long. Extra deck, heating, and water features increase the starting price.
How much does a 15x30 fiberglass pool cost?
A 15x30 fiberglass pool usually falls in our medium band, which starts at $55,000. Some models sold as 15x30 run a little over 30 feet, and those land in the large band at $65,000.
How much does a 16x40 fiberglass pool cost?
A 16x40 fiberglass pool falls in our large band, which starts at $65,000. Larger pools require more chip stone and often a larger crane, so we include both in your quote.
Is a fiberglass pool cheaper than a vinyl liner pool?
No. Our vinyl liner pools start at $19,999 for the pool only, while fiberglass starts at $45,000. But a vinyl liner wears out; replacing it costs $5,900 to $9,200, and fiberglass has no liner to replace.
What is not included in a fiberglass pool price?
Our starting prices leave out permit fees, dirt hauling, crane service, and an electrical panel upgrade if your home needs one. Landscaping and lawn repair are extra too. Buried rock is the one thing that can change a signed price.
How much does fiberglass pool resurfacing cost?
If the gel coat wears out, we do a full resurface rather than patching it. HomeAdvisor lists fiberglass resurfacing at up to about $6,500 per 1,000 square feet as a national benchmark. Waterline tile and balanced water help the gel coat last longer.
How long does a fiberglass pool last?
Built right, a fiberglass shell should last 50 years or more. The gel coat wears, and its quality varies by manufacturer, but a shell on packed stone stays well supported.
How long does it take to install a fiberglass pool in Tulsa?
A fiberglass build takes 4 to 6 weeks, including shell delivery, and permits take one to four weeks. We add a 30-day cushion, so plan to sign about 3.5 months ahead.
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