Intext Above Ground Off Level

by Rick
(Houston, TX)

My 18x48 Intex pool is up and ready to go. However the level is off by up to 3 inches on one side. Is that big or is that okay?

Hi Rick. Three inches out of level is something you will want to take care of at some point. Whether or not the pool is being stressed by it being out of level is not something I could say for sure without seeing it.

If the pool appears to be up straight it might be all right for the summer. I would sure take a close look at it. If the pool is leaning or appears to be bowed or stressed on one side I would drain it and re-level.

Two to three inches off level is in that gray area of being safe or not being safe. Many other factors involving the installation come into play. If you have any doubts about how the pool looks you are probably better off fixing it.