How Much Error in Pool Level

by Mark
(Slidell)

I am installing a Bermuda 15x30 pool. It will be put about 1-2 feet into the ground and then backfilled.

How much error can there be for this. I currently have one end of the long length about 1-1.5" lower than the other end. Is this sufficient or will this cause problems?

Also the surface that I am installing the pool on is VERY solid. Compacted concrete 14" thick then about 1" of compacted sand on top of that. Do I need to use the concrete blocks under the supports or will I be fine with this?

Thanks



Hi Mark. I would use the concrete blocks under all the supports, especially the side supports, that is critical. I would also level each of these blocks to within a quarter inch or so. You will be so much happier with a level pool and the rest of your installation will go so much easier. It is just amazing the little problems that can occur by not having a perfectly level base.

The first, and most important, rule of installing an above ground pool is to make it perfectly level. Take as long as necessary to get this part right, the rest goes much smoother and the pool looks much better. An inch and a half may not look like much now but it will stick out like a sore thumb when the pool is full of water.