Level Ground for Pool

by Jackie
(Ocala, FL)

What's the best way to level the ground for a large above ground pool? (32' x 16')
My yard is mostly sand.
Who can I call to level it if I don't want to do it myself? Thanks, Jackie

Hi Jackie, A handy man or an excavator should be able to level the ground for you. Just make sure they use a laser level. Laser levels are the most accurate way to level a yard. They are also the easiest leveling tool to use. A transit works well also but requires a second person to hold the level stick.

Sandy yards require special care to assure the pool has a firm foundation to sit on. One way to do this is to use patio blocks under the uprights and end rails. This creates a solid base for the pool frame and should not wash out easily. The side supports would also need extra blocking. Another way of creating a solid foundation is to remove six inches or so of sand from a four foot wide area around the circumference of the pool. The sand can be replaced with something like a crusher run from the local sand and rock store. This will compact very well and leave the pool frame sitting on firm ground. It will also leave a couple of feet of firm ground beyond the pool to prevent any kind of washouts from rain.