Durham also sits on Piedmont clay soils that drain slowly, so the same groundwater and movement concerns apply to pool shells.
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.
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: 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.
Durham also sits on Piedmont clay soils that drain slowly, so the same groundwater and movement concerns apply to pool shells.
Durham's pool stock spans older in-town homes and newer suburban builds, with different repair expectations at each end of that range.
| 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 |
Pool Liner Replacement in Durham, NC - local costs and what the job includes.
Vinyl Liners in Durham, NC - local costs and what the job includes.
Above-Ground Liners in Durham, NC - local costs and what the job includes.