St. Louis County · MO
Inground pool costs in Kirkwood, MO
Homeowners in Kirkwood usually start with the same St. Louis planning ranges: vinyl-liner projects from about $35,000, fiberglass from about $45,000, and custom gunite from about $60,000. Your lot, access, and deck choices decide the real quote.
Local notes for Kirkwood
Kirkwood's charm is its older housing stock — early-1900s homes near downtown, mid-century ranches further out — on lots with big mature trees and established gardens. Pools here are surgical projects: narrow side yards, root protection, hand-work where machines cannot reach, and careful preservation of landscaping that took decades to grow. Older drainage patterns and clay soil reward a builder who walks the yard after a rain, not just on a sunny Saturday.
Permit notes
Confirm City of Kirkwood zoning, building, fence, and inspection steps before excavation. Historic or highly landscaped properties may need extra design review by the owner or HOA.
Starter content: verify permit, setback, fence, and inspection requirements with the relevant city and county offices before relying on this page for a project decision.
ZIP codes covered on this page
63122, 63131
Typical project ranges
Fiberglass pool
$45,000–$85,000
Shell, standard excavation, equipment pad, basic plumbing and electrical, and standard coping or concrete collar.
Vinyl-liner pool
$35,000–$65,000
Kit, excavation, walls, liner, standard equipment, and basic concrete decking allowance.
Gunite / concrete pool
$60,000–$120,000
Custom shape and finish potential; final pricing varies heavily with size, access, features, and finish.
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