Leveling An Above Ground Pool After Setting Up The Frame

I just purchased an Intex ultra 16x48 metal frame pool and put it up in the same spot as my ex-boyfriend installed a similar pool last year. I remember that the pool was slightly off on one side by approx. 6" and that he had put cement paver under some of the feet which seemed to do the job. This year I set up the new one myself and have yet to fill it but it already looks a bit uneven. I don't really have the know how to level off the ground with sand or dirt and can't afford to pay someone to do it. So my question is can I fill it about 6", see where it's uneven and then put the cement pavers under the feet to even it out instead of taking the pool down and leveling the ground since this seemed to do the job last year. Thank you in advance.




Hi. If the pool is not to far off level using pavers can help. The correct way to level the pool would be to take it down and start with the ground. It is best to do all the leveling with dirt. You can then use a thin even layer of sand to make the bottom softer.

If you are going to add about six inches of water and then check for level be sure to measure from the top of the pool down to the water level. By doing this you will see exactly how far off level the ground is.

The water will always be level. You can lower a tape measure into the pool until the end just touches the water. You would then pick a spot on the top edge of the pool and read the number on the tape. Now do this in several spots around the pool. If you read a six inch difference from one side to the other I would strongly recommend moving the pool and leveling the ground. That is too much leveling to do with just blocks.