Above Ground Pool On Concrete

by Maureen
(Long Island NY)

Can I put an above ground pool in my driveway. I have a huge tree and would have to dig out all the roots to level.

It would be easier to put the pool in the driveway. It would get more sun there too.



Hi Maureen. In most cases its fine to install an above ground pool on concrete. When doing so I strongly recommend using the preformed pool cove and the pool pad. They make for a very nice installation.

Above Ground Pool Preformed Pool Cove

The only problem you might encounter installing you pool on concrete is leveling. It really helps if your concrete is level. If its not, the pool still needs to be. I have found that roofing shingles work great for leveling the pool framework when the concrete is not level. The lower the slope goes, the higher you stack the shingles. This way you can gradually raise the bottom track as needed.

If the slope is more than an inch or so, I would recommend using sand for the base instead of the pool pad. With sand you can add more to the low side. This helps to level the entire base of the pool, not just the outer rail.