The cost to fill a pool with water ranges from $40 to $2,000, but the price to fill in a pool ranges from $2,000 to $19,000
. Filling in a pool refers to filling it with dirt or other materials, rather than water
. Factors that influence the cost to fill a pool with water:
- Pool size Larger pools need more water, which increases the cost
- Water source Using city water typically costs $4 to $10 per 1,000 gallons, while using a water delivery service costs $30 to $100 per 1,000 gallons
- Location Water delivery can be more expensive in areas where pools are not common
Typical costs to fill a pool with water:
- Hot tub (300–500 gallons): $1–$50
- Small above-ground pool (3,000 gallons): $12–$300
- Compact swimming pool (6,000-6,800 gallons): $24-$680
- Cocktail pool (8,000–10,000 gallons): $32–$1,000
- Standard backyard pools (12,000-13,500 gallons): $48-$1,300
- Lap pool (16,000–20,000 gallons): $64–$2,000
- Diving pool (23,000–28,000 gallons): $92–$2,800
The average cost to fill a pool with dirt is about $8,000, but it could cost as little as $2,000 or as much as $19,000, depending on the size of the pool
. The simplest and most cost-effective way to fill your pool is with half gravel and half dirt
. In Ontario, Canada, a partial fill-in typically costs between $10,000 and $15,000 for a vinyl pool and between $12,000 and $15,000 for a gunnite pool
