Backfill Around The Pool

We just had a pool put in yesterday and about 1/2 the pool is about 2ft and less under ground.

Part of that area will be deck and the other part I have to fill or do something? Any suggestions? Is it OK to fill with dirt and then top with rock? But I heard if I have to drain it then I take the chance of the walls collapsing. Please help!!!


Hi. Dirt is your best choice for backfilling around the pool. With it only being in ground a couple of feet you should not have any problem with the pool collapsing during a liner change.

A pool should always be kept full of water so the only time it would be empty is just for a couple days to change a liner. By then the ground will have packed solid and should not cause any problem. Just don't make the mistake of draining the pool and letting it sit empty for months.

I don't really like rock around a pool that has been backfilled. The rock does tend to create problems during a liner change, it likes to fall in behind the wall. So if you do go with the rock, pull it all back away from the pool before you drain it. This will keep it from causing problems.