How Much Does an Automatic Pool Safety Cover Cost?
Explore various cost considerations that impact the total price of an automatic pool cover. Discover the safety benefits of autocovers, as well as cost-savings over time.
Automatic Pool Safety Cover Prices and Considerations
Autocovers are easy to use and provide an added layer of safety and protection to your pool. The average starting cost of an autocover can range between $10,000 to $20,000, but can vary based on your overall pool design and customizations.
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Materials
Autocover pricing can vary based on the materials used in both the cover fabric and the drive mechanism. Options like reinforced vinyl offer durability and UV resistance, while the type of motorized drive system (such as rope reel or hydraulic) can influence long-term performance and price.
Track Options
Track style can affect both the functionality and cost of your automatic pool cover. Standard Top Track Systems systems are mounted directly onto the pool deck, while recessed-track systems and Under Track Systems systems both offer a more streamlined, integrated look—but often require additional labor and customization. Each option varies in visual impact and installation complexity.
Pool Shape & Features
Pool shape can be another factor when it comes to automatic pool cover price. For example, a cover for uniquely shaped pools with custom features will have a different price point than one for a smaller, rectangular-shaped pool.
Freeform-shapes, as well as pools with infinity edges or built-in tanning ledges may require custom fabrication and advanced engineering, raising both material and installation costs.
Landscaping & Electrical
Electrical configuration is a critical component of any automatic pool cover system. A licensed electrician is required to install the wiring for the motor, control panel, and any integrated sensors. The layout of your backyard—particularly landscaping elements like retaining walls, pathways, or plant beds—may affect where electrical components are placed and how wiring is routed, which can impact installation complexity and cost.
Savings Over Time. Protection That’s Priceless.
An automatic pool safety cover helps safeguard your loved ones from accidents, while offering long-term savings on water, energy, and maintenance.
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Coverstar patented heat-sealed webbing makes our covers twice as strong as traditionally stitched options. Combined with innovative sealed motor technology and self-adjusting components, every autocover is built to withstand the demands of daily use and harsh pool environments.
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Common Questions About Automatic Pool Safety Cover Costs
The price of an automatic pool safety cover can range between as low as $10,000 to upwards of $20,000. Please note that this range is a basic estimate and that exact pricing will vary.
The cost of an autocover can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and shape of your pool cover, track options, and whether your cover needs to accommodate custom features.
Various factors play a role in the total cost of an automatic safety cover including your pool’s size, shape, track options, and custom features.
For instance, if you start with a basic rectangle shape and aluminum pool cover lid, your costs will typically sit at the lower end of the price range. Unique pool shapes or pool-surround features such as jumping rocks, beach entry or an infinity edge can require additional customization, which can increase the price.
Automatic pool safety covers require professional installation and a licensed electrician to configure them correctly. A qualified professional can help you determine switch placement and electrical configurations. This will also allow you to determine if you already have the proper setup to incorporate an autocover or if you will need to install any additional wiring or power sources.
If you already own a pool and want to add an automatic safety cover, it’s certainly possible. Speak to a qualified Coverstar dealer to customize a cover for your particular pool shape and size. They will work with you to find the right autocover system and ensure it’s installed correctly. You’ll also need to enlist the help of a licensed electrician to make sure your autocover is properly wired.
Replacement autocovers can start at around $2,000. However, this figure can vary based on size or shape, travel charges and any additional repairs to the track system to restore functionality.
Pool owners may need to replace pool cover fabric every five to eight years, but this depends on environmental factors. If you live in a cool climate with less direct sunlight, your pool cover fabric will last longer than it would in hot, dry places with more sun exposure.
Additionally, pool owners may also need to periodically replace components and moving parts of their autocover. Much like your cover’s fabric replacement timetable, this can vary based on geographic location. Harsh weather conditions or excessive dust and debris can wear on moving parts, requiring more frequent replacements.
There are various track options that can influence retractable pool cover prices:
- Under Track Systems System: An Under Track Systems system is embedded in the pool wall or mounted to the bottom side of the pool coping. This option offers a clean aesthetic, as the track remains virtually invisible. An Under Track Systems system is ideal for a rectangle-shaped pool, but can also be used with free form pool shapes, using a design convention known as “pool-in-pool.” This type of Under Track Systems is more expensive to install in free form pools and also costs more than many Standard Top Track Systems options.
- Standard Top Track Systems System: If you have a freeform pool, you may want to install a top-track system under an Flat Aluminum Lid or mounted to the deck surface.
- Recessed Track System: A recessed track system is embedded in the pool deck, and something pool owners may want to consider during pool construction. This track system will sit flush with your pool deck.