Cost guide
What pool building and service costs on Long Island
What public data can and cannot tell you
No government agency publishes a price list for pool building and service on Long Island, and vendor price ranges are not facts. What public data does show is what the labor costs, what the towns charge for permits, and what grants exist. The price for your job comes from licensed pros' written estimates after they see it.
What the trade earns on Long Island
| Occupation | Entry level | Median | Experienced | Jobs on Long Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $53,234 | $65,026 | $82,344 | 2,240 |
| Construction Laborers | $39,468 | $58,875 | $79,154 | 11,370 |
Annual pay from the New York State Department of Labor, updated to the first quarter of 2026. Entry level is the average of the lowest third of wages; experienced is the average of the top two thirds.
What the towns charge
- Town of Southampton: Southampton's residential fee schedule charges $500 for a vinyl pool, $1,000 for a gunite pool and $200 for an above-ground pool.
- Town of Southold: Southold charges $300 to permit an in-ground pool with its fence enclosure and $300 for an above-ground pool with the required fencing.
- Town of Shelter Island: Shelter Island's 2022 fee schedule charges $250.00 for an above-ground pool, with or without a fence, and $750.00 for an in-ground pool including a fence and an apron of up to 36 inches.
What moves the price
Pool prices turn on the type and size, excavation and access, the equipment, the fence and decking, and the permits.
How to compare estimates
- Give every company the same scope, in writing, so the prices compare.
- Check what each estimate includes: permits, disposal, patching, cleanup and warranties.
- Ask how changes are priced once work starts.
- Never pay most of the price up front.
Related
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a pool builder cost on Long Island?
No public agency publishes job prices. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $65,026 a year, according to the New York State Department of Labor.
Why do estimates for the same job differ so much?
Usually because they price different scopes: different materials, permits, disposal or warranties. Give each company the same written scope and the prices compare.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the office before you file anything.
- New York State Department of Labor, Occupational Wages (Long Island region, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Southampton, Building and Zoning Fee Schedule (Residential) (read 2026-11-03; page dated effective 05/26/2026)
- Town of Southold, Fee Schedule (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Shelter Island, 2022 Building Department Fees (read 2026-11-03; page dated 2022)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
Talk the job through before you call anyone
Tell us about the house and the job in about four minutes. Revival calls you, free, to go over the scope, the budget, the timing and your town's permit office. Contractor matches open as our first licensed partners sign.