Are Fiberglass Pools Cheaper?

The answer is truthfully yes and no. In many areas of the country, the purchase price of a fiberglass pool is about the same or slightly more than a equivalent gunite pool. Fiberglass is more expensive than a vinyl liner pool, and should be! The materials are more expensive, but fiberglass lasts forever! An uninformed buyer may mistakenly assume fiberglass pools fall in the temporary, above-ground price range, which is not true.

The real fiberglass savings are seen each month in electrical and chemical costs. These expenses are higher in a vinyl or gunite pool and add up quickly. In areas where fiberglass pools initially cost more, the difference is quickly made up after a few years of paying these bills. The wise buyer who chooses fiberglass may have a $10 - $20 higher monthly loan payment, but receives the tax deduction from that loan each year. Another expense to consider along with the purchase price, is the cost to resurface or reline those other types of pools. A fiberglass purchase is once and for all, typically wrapped up in the initial tax-deductible loan. The homeowner will never need to pay for a $2,900 - $5,000 renovation!