How much does pool installation cost in Modesto?

Most Modesto projects land between $35,000 – $85,000, with an average near $57,000. Local crews quote roughly $50 – $150 per square foot of pool.

What is included in the Modesto price per square foot of pool?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Pool Installation cost per square foot of pool in Modesto

Pool Installation cost per square foot of pool in Modesto, California in 2026.

Low

$35,000

Average

$57,000

High

$85,000

Modesto crews quote about $50 – $150 per square foot of pool.

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What drives pool installation prices in Modesto

Local labor, permitting and climate move Modesto prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.

Permits

City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.

Climate

Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.

Modesto unit pricing by material

Above ground$3,000 – $12,000

Vinyl liner$35,000 – $65,000

Fiberglass$45,000 – $85,000

Gunite / concrete$60,000 – $150,000

Ways to lower your Modesto price

Choose a standard fiberglass shape over a custom gunite design — same swim, far less money.
Phase the project: pool and minimum deck now, spa, cover and landscaping later.
Build in fall or winter when pool crews discount to keep working.
Do your own landscaping restoration after the crews leave.
Get quotes on the complete project including deck, fence and equipment so bids are comparable.

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