Dented Above Ground Pool Sidewall

We just installed a 24ft above ground pool. We have about a foot of water in it and have noticed the walls denting a little bit. Any advice??



Hi. I would look closely at the areas that are dented and see if it is possible that the bottom rail is raised up between the uprights. This would cause the wall to bend. Scraping some dirt out from under the bottom rails usually allows the wall to go back into place.

If this does not seem to be the problem, it is probably OK to keep filling the pool. There is a good chance the water pressure will push the wall out flat. If a liner is not wanting to stretch, it could be pulling down on the wall. Filling the pool in direct sunlight should be a big help if that is a problem.

You might also start checking the pool level. Take a tape measure and check the distance from the top rail to the water level in several places. A variance of over an inch should be fixed before you go any farther with the installation. The water should be drained down to a inch or so before this type of leveling is done.

Follow the instructions on this page and you will be good as new again.

Pool Out of Level