Level Above Ground Pool on Sand

by Eric
(Rockford, IL)

I am installing an above ground pool on a level surface I had professionally excavated. I am getting sand delivered and wonder if I can level support pavers with sand and not dig them in since ground is so hard (clay)?

I would build the sand up and make sure pavers are level all around base? Will this be enough?


Hi Eric. Setting up an above ground pool this way is a big mistake. The sand should only go under the liner.

If the ground is to hard to dig I would level the track and foot plates with the existing dirt, or clay, and not use the blocks.

Blocks need to be used only when the ground is soft or unstable, or if you feel future settling might occur.

If you feel the ground needs to be raised to allow for more leveling a crushed granite like material should be used. You need something that will allow you to fine tune the leveling and that will pack solid when you are done. Sand will never pack, it will only wash out.