Compare Plunge Pool Types

1. Stock Tank Pools: Best Budget Option
If you’ve seen those round, farm-style tubs all over social media, that’s a stock tank. They start around $3,800 to $5,500, install fast, and look great in small spaces.
Perfect for renters or homeowners who want a fun, easy-care pool without spending big.

2. Corrugated Steel: The Rustic Showpiece
Think of these as the upgraded stock tank. Taller, stronger, and with more design appeal, but also 3 to 4 times the cost (around $13,000 to $18,000).
They’re great for people who want that outback meets designer vibe and don’t mind needing crane access.

3. Fibreglass: The Low-Maintenance Classic
The all-rounder. Fibreglass pools have that polished, modern look and usually cost $28,000 to $40,000 installed.
They’re pre-made, fast to install, and easy to keep clean, ideal for families or anyone who wants a “real” pool feel without the upkeep of concrete.

4. Precast Concrete: Premium and Fast
Precast pools (like Plungie) are poured off-site and dropped in by crane, saving months of build time. Expect $35,000 to $60,000 installed, depending on size and finishes.
They’re perfect for luxury homes or anyone wanting that high-end, architectural look.

5. Custom Concrete: Unlimited Design Freedom
If your site is tricky or you want something no one else has, concrete is unbeatable.
But it comes at a price, around $45,000 to $70,000 or more and a 6 to 10 week build. The trade-off is total flexibility in size, depth, and finish.

6. Hard Plastic (Poly): The Tough Little Underdog
These are moulded plastic tanks, often from water-tank makers.
They’re durable, lightweight, and cost around $3,500 to $8,000, making them a step up from inflatable pools but not a full plunge pool experience.

7. Inflatable Pools: The Entry Level
Not really plunge pools, but worth mentioning.
They’re under $1,000, quick to set up, and perfect for renters or summer-only use.
Just don’t expect them to last more than a couple of seasons.