Building a Pool in Winter Building in winter can sometimes be the cheapest choice of all if you're concerned about price. It also means that, if you're lucky enough to enjoy a warm spring, you can be in your pool relatively soon after completion.

Vinyl liner pools are typically the least expensive option, and that makes them excellent for anyone who wants to stick to a smaller budget. But before you start looking for pool builders in your area, we want to give you a quick overview of some potential vinyl liner pool pros and cons.

The cost to install an inground pool is $35,000 on average and can range from $28,000 to $55,000 and sometimes upwards of $65,000 for special customizations and extra features. An added hot tub, for example, will cost $6,000 to $15,000 and pool lighting will be another $700 to $1,800, according to HomeGuide.

It's fairly common to see inground pool costs in the $75,000 to $100,000 range, with many exceeding $150,000. In fact, some homeowners will invest as much as $500,000 into their yards, although this is obviously not the norm.