An in-ground pool can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the size, materials and features of the pool you wish to install. While materials account for a large portion of this amount, you can expect to spend a pretty penny on the installation itself. Fortunately, there are ways you can save money when it comes to installing your pool, which will leave you with more money to spend on features and high-end materials. Following are four tips for doing just that. 

Install Off-Season

Pool installation is a seasonal business. Pool contractors find themselves working around the clock in the spring and summer only to run out of work in the fall and winter. If you want a great deal on installation, do not hire a contractor during rush season because this is when their rates are at the highest. Instead, wait until the end of the season, usually fall or late fall, and ask for a reduced price. 

Perform DIY Projects

There are several things you may be able to do yourself to cut down on costs. For example, there is usually a fair amount of dirt that needs to be hauled away after an in-ground pool installation. The cost for dirt removal can cost up to $2,000, but you can save money if you do it yourself. Similarly, most municipalities require you to place a safety fence around your pool, which can cost up to $6,000. If install the fence yourself, however, you can save half that amount. 

Wait for Features

You don't have to install all the features you want initially. If you want to have a slide or water feature, for example, you can have the contractor rough-in the plumbing for these features so you can install them at a later date. Some people even find that they can go a season or two without a heater, depending on how hot it is where they live. 

Choose Bulk Water Delivery

If you're attached to a public sewer system, you may have to pay sewage costs for the water you put in your pool. While many cities will waive your sewage bill if you let them know you're filling up a pool, some will not. What's more, the cost for filling up your pool via your city's public water supply is often quite high. You can save water and sewage costs by having your pool water delivered by a company like Renehan's. 

As you can see, there are several ways you can save money on your pool's installation. If you want a great pool at the best possible price, look for other areas where you can cut costs and save money.