We route pool liner requests in Durham to local installers. Published 2026 figures put a standard inground liner replacement at $2,100-$3,000 for a 16 x 32 pool and $3,000-$5,500 for a 20 x 40, with above-ground jobs at $700-$2,500.
Water and refill in Durham
Durham operates its own water system, separate from Raleigh Water, so refill rates and any water-shortage stages are set by the City of Durham.
Utility accounts: City of Durham - Department of Water Management
Utility: City of Durham - Department of Water Management
Refill water costs $60 to $350 on city supply or $400 to $900 trucked in, and startup chemicals add $80 to $200.
Soil, drainage and the shell
Durham also sits on Piedmont clay soils that drain slowly, so the same groundwater and movement concerns apply to pool shells.
The local pool stock
Durham's pool stock spans older in-town homes and newer suburban builds, with different repair expectations at each end of that range.
What to check in this town
- Durham has run water-shortage stages in the past, so check the current stage before scheduling a drain and refill of several thousand gallons.
- A pool with a soft floor or a rust-stained wall is telling you the shell needs attention before a new liner goes in.
- Ask for the measurement sheet. Fabricated liners are made to those numbers, and Durham's older shells are not all square.
Jobs we can route here
Costs in Durham
| Job | Published range |
|---|---|
| Above-ground liner, full job | $700 - $2,500 |
| 16 x 32 inground liner | $2,100 - $3,000 |
| 20 x 40 inground liner | $3,000 - $5,500 |
| Floor patching or vermiculite | $150 - $3,000 |
| Spot or wall repairs | $150 - $600 |
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