Ester Williams Pool

by Marsha

We own a 24' round Ester Williams pool at our old house and have now decided that we might like to move it to our new house. Is that possible?

The pool walls, etc, are in good shape, we will need a new liner. We had just replaced the pump motor a couple of years ago, none of which really matters. I basically want to know if it is possible to take down and move this pool and if so, what would the process be. When (if) we move it, I would like to deck it so that it appears to be dropped inside the deck.

We travel extensively and I have seen small fiberglass pools that are done like that and I really believe this one would look great. Do you have any ideas on that? OK, one more thing, the liner was a beaded one, do we have to put a beaded one back in it or would it be easier to put a regular liner in it...I was even thinking of making it deeper in the center...

I will shut up...too much!! I really appreciate your site and any info you could give me to start this process.
Thank You,
Marsha



Hi Marsha. It is certainly possible to move an above ground pool. I have clients that have moved several times and always have me move the pool for them, never a problem. If the Ester Williams pool has a continuous sidewall, as opposed to small, interlocking sections, the move should be fairly easy. The interlocking panels tend to be a little more of a pain.

If the pool has a normal sidewall, converting to an overlap liner should be easy. In most cases you just need to purchase coping strips with the liner and use your existing bead receivers as retaining rods, over the coping.

Stretching an overlap liner into a deep area is far better than trying to get a beaded liner to fit correctly. The only problem I would see down the road is the deck. To change an overlap liner the pool top rails need to be removed. Depending on the deck you have in mind you may be better off leaving the pool with a beaded liner. Liners could then be changed without any deck removal.

Moving an above ground pool is discussed on this page.
Move an Above Ground Pool

Take a look at these related pages for a few more ideas regarding pool decks, beaded liners and expandable liners.

Above Ground Pool, Deck and Awning

Expandable Liner Installation

Above Ground Pool Liner Installation

Beaded Liner Installation

Beaded Liners