8×4 pool cost in Mallorca: the real 2026 numbers
The 8×4 metre pool is the standard choice for villas on Mallorca: big enough to swim, small enough for most plots and budgets. In 2026 a concrete 8×4 with a tiled finish costs 18,000 to 30,000 euros installed. Here is where the money goes, what pushes the price up or down, and what to check before you sign. Full price context by type and size is in our Mallorca pool cost guide.
Key takeaways
- Concrete 8×4 with tiles: 18,000 to 30,000 euros installed in 2026
- Fibreglass alternative: 12,000 to 20,000 euros, swimmable in 2 to 3 weeks
- Rock excavation adds 2,000 to 6,000 euros, the biggest Mallorca-specific risk
- Permit fees 300 to 1,500 euros and 1 to 3 months of lead time
Where the money goes on an 8×4
Roughly a third is groundwork and the concrete shell, a third is waterproofing and finish, and a third is equipment and labour. Excavation and shell typically run 6,000 to 9,000 euros on normal ground. Waterproofing plus gresite tiling adds 5,000 to 9,000 euros, with porcelain or natural stone above that. Filtration, plumbing, lighting and commissioning make up the rest.
What moves the price
Rock excavation is the big one on Mallorca: hitting mares limestone can add 2,000 to 6,000 euros. Difficult access on finca tracks means smaller machines and more labour. On the equipment side, salt chlorination adds 1,200 to 2,500 euros and a heat pump 3,000 to 7,000 euros, both of which cut running costs later. The permit itself costs 300 to 1,500 euros depending on the municipality, covered in our guide to pool permits in Mallorca.
Concrete or fibreglass at this size?
A fibreglass 7×3 or 8×3 shell installed costs 12,000 to 20,000 euros and is swimmable in two to three weeks. Concrete gives free shape, any depth profile and a longer lifespan. Our comparison of concrete vs fibreglass pools goes deeper.
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| Cost item | Typical amount |
|---|---|
| Excavation and concrete shell | 6,000 to 9,000 euros on normal ground |
| Waterproofing and gresite tiling | 5,000 to 9,000 euros, more for porcelain or stone |
| Equipment and labour | Roughly the remaining third of the budget |
| Rock excavation, if you hit mares limestone | 2,000 to 6,000 euros extra |
| Salt chlorination, optional | 1,200 to 2,500 euros |
| Heat pump, optional | 3,000 to 7,000 euros |
| Permit fees | 300 to 1,500 euros depending on municipality |
| Total, concrete 8×4 with tiled finish | 18,000 to 30,000 euros installed |
How much does an 8×4 pool cost in Mallorca?
A concrete 8×4 pool with tiled finish costs 18,000 to 30,000 euros installed in 2026. A fibreglass shell of similar size costs 12,000 to 20,000 euros.
What is included in the price?
Typically excavation, the shell, waterproofing and tiling, filtration equipment, lighting and commissioning. Permits, rock excavation, heating and covers are usually extra.
How long does an 8×4 build take?
Six to ten weeks of construction for concrete, two to three weeks for fibreglass, plus one to three months for the municipal permit before work starts.
Conclusion
A concrete 8×4 with a tiled finish lands between 18,000 and 30,000 euros on Mallorca in 2026, with rock excavation and permit fees as the main local wildcards. Compare at least three itemised offers before you sign anything: request free quotes from vetted builders and see where your plot really lands.
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