Dug to Deep for Pool

The contractor we hired to dig and level the dirt where are pool is being installed dug too far down. We now have to back fill to get it level. We heard that this is not good and can cause the pool to collapse. If we use a drum roller or plate tamper to compact the dirt again will this be OK to proceed?



Hi. Back filling is not a problem as long as the area is well packed. It's best also to make sure the area is larger than the pool by several feet.

The ground can be leveled, packed, watered and packed some more. It should then be fine for a pool.