How much does pool installation cost in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica projects land between $48,300 – $117,300, with an average near $78,700. Local crews quote roughly $69 – $205 per square foot of pool.

What is included in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica

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

Low

$48,300

Average

$78,700

High

$117,300

Santa Monica crews quote about $69 – $205 per square foot of pool.

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What drives pool installation prices in Santa Monica

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

Labor market

Licensed Santa Monica contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 38% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Santa Monica follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Santa Monica building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.

Climate

Santa Monica sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.

Santa Monica unit pricing by material

Above ground$4,150 – $16,600

Vinyl liner$48,300 – $89,700

Fiberglass$62,100 – $117,300

Gunite / concrete$82,800 – $207,000

Ways to lower your Santa Monica 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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