Does a Fort Myers mailing address mean the City issues the permit?
Not necessarily; check the parcel jurisdiction.
How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost in Fort Myers, FL? (2026)
Statewide, a mid-size concrete or gunite pool has a planning range of $65,000–$95,000. This is a statewide baseline, not a Fort Myers price; decking, a screen enclosure, and optional upgrades are excluded. A ‘Fort Myers’ mailing address may be inside the City of Fort Myers or in unincorporated Lee County. Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction before planning a permit. The Fort Myers preset is a planning convenience, not a quote or a validated city-specific price.
Statewide planning ranges
| Pool or add-on | Statewide planning range |
|---|---|
| Mid-size concrete/gunite pool | $65,000–$95,000 |
| Screen enclosure (pool cage) | $12,000–$30,000 |
| Heater or heat pump | $2,500–$8,000 |
| Attached spa | $8,000–$25,000 |
| Paver deck | $8,000–$25,000 |
| Salt system | $1,200–$3,500 |
The pool range excludes decking, a screen enclosure, and optional upgrades. Planning estimates, not quotes. Prices reviewed November 2026.
City of Fort Myers or unincorporated Lee County?
The parcel—not the mailing address—determines the permitting office. Properties inside city limits use the City of Fort Myers Building, Permitting & Inspections department. Start with the City’s Building Permits page and Pool/Spa/Fountain checklist. Use the City’s GIS page or ask the City to confirm jurisdiction. For unincorporated parcels, Lee County Community Development is a separate permit jurisdiction; use the official Lee County Permits page for current contact and portal information. The detailed Lee County pool-procedure page was unavailable during this review, so no county-specific submittal, fee, or setback details are stated here.
Site access and project scope
Backyard access, existing structures, equipment location, and the enclosure or deck can change a contractor’s written scope. Ask the responsible city or county office to confirm setbacks and easements using your current survey. Have each bidder list permitting responsibilities, engineering, electrical work, haul-off, deck, enclosure, and exclusions so you are comparing the same project.
Pool cage / screen enclosure cost in Fort Myers
The statewide planning range for a screen enclosure is $12,000–$30,000. It is separate from the pool-shell baseline and is not a Fort Myers-specific quote. Request the cage as a separate bid line and confirm design and permit questions with the office that has jurisdiction over the parcel.
Compare written bids
Compare equivalent pool dimensions, finish, equipment, deck, enclosure, utility work, startup, and exclusions. Verify a prospective contractor using Florida DBPR’s official Verify a License lookup, and confirm the contract’s business name matches the license record.
Questions
Where do I start for a City parcel?
Use the City Building Permits page and current pool checklist.
Does the statewide pool range include the cage?
No; the cage is shown separately at a statewide planning range.
Is this a quote?
No; it is an independent planning calculator, not a contractor or a validated city-specific price.
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What's in your price
Your pool, start to swim.
Here's what your number covers, what it doesn't, and why it's a range.
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What's not in this number
- Anything you did not pick: deck, hot tub, screen enclosure, heater, salt system, app control, sheer waterfall, deck jets, bubblers, and extra lights.
- Landscaping. Plants, beds, and a finished yard are not included.
- Irrigation repair. Fixing the lines the dig crosses is not included.
- Sod replacement. New grass where the yard was torn up is not included.
- Water to fill the pool. The water bill is yours.
- Gas lines. A gas run to the heater is a separate job.
- Hidden large boulders, old concrete, or other debris under the yard. That is not in this planning range.
- Access work, such as taking out a tree or moving something so the truck can get in.
- HOA fees, if your community charges them.
Why it's a range
Permit office not yet confirmed. The low side is about 10% under. The high side is about 5% over. Access for the concrete truck, the water table, and the exact deck all move it. This is a planning range, not a quote or a validated city-specific price.
Compare line by line
Ask any builder, "What is not included?" Then check their bid for haul-off, permits, engineering, the equipment circuit, plaster, waterline tile, coping, and startup. Those are in this number.
This is an independent planning calculator, not a pool contractor or a quote. For property-specific pricing, compare written bids.
Is this a real price?
This calculator provides a planning range, not a quote or validated city-specific price.
Do I need a screen?
No. It is optional. If you add one, it includes insect screen, a 7 inch super gutter, two doors, and door alarms.
What about a canal or high water?
Hydrostatic relief is in every pool. A canal or lake also includes a small excavator in the planning range.
Why a range instead of one number?
The range is the room for access, water, and the deck. This calculator provides a planning range, not a quote or validated city-specific price.
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What this number includes
Dig and the shell
- Layout stakes and a check of the grade
- Excavation and haul-off of the spoil
- Dewatering allowance while the hole is open
- Room to stage the concrete truck and the steel
- Compacted base under the shell
- Steel cage, tied and ready for inspection
- Concrete shell, shot and cut to shape
- Bond beam around the top of the wall
- Floor that slopes from the shallow end to the deep end
- Shallow-end entry worked into the shape
- Light niche and fitting pockets in the wall
- Hydrostatic relief so groundwater cannot lift the shell
- Backfill and compaction around the shell
Pipes, power, and gear
- Main drain, skimmer, and return lines
- Valves so each line can be closed off
- Pressure test before the deck goes down
- Equipment pad beside the pool
- Pump, filter, valves, and unions
- One underwater light
- Bonding of the steel, light, and equipment
- Equipment circuit, disconnect, and GFCI protection
Interior finish
- White plaster on the floor and walls
- Waterline tile the full way around
- Coping that will match the deck once you pick one
- Fill, startup, and the opening chemistry
- Brush, vacuum, and a clean filter at startup
Permits and the job
- Permit drawings and inspections, subject to jurisdiction confirmation.
- Structural engineering for the shell
- A check that the pool fits the setbacks on the plan
- Mobilization, daily cleanup, and a swept deck at the end
- A final walkthrough before you swim
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