Leveling For An Intex Pool

We built up one side of pool and filled, it looked perfect. The ground has now settled on the opposite side and is down on that side like 4 inches.

My question is, can we try to dig the sand out where we built it up so that it will be close to even, without draining?
Thanks for reading.


Hi. For me that would not be the correct way of dealing with the problem. It will only lead to more problems.

The correct way of doing things would be to drain the pool, take it down, and level the ground.

Using sand to level with is never the right solution. Above ground pools need to be set on firm, level ground. That means hard packed dirt, or something else like crushed granite or crusher run. These can be packed hard and firm.

Sand should be used as a cushion only. When sand is used it needs to be uniform. A couple of inches of sand across the base of a pool is great. Two inches on one side and six on another is not.

You did not say you leveled the area with sand, so I am just assuming. Leveling is the key to building any kind of above ground pool, whether it is an inflatable ring pool, a steel frame soft side pool or a steel wall vinyl lined pool. They all need level, hard packed, ground to sit on.

Leveling Question

by Brandt
(georgetown, kY)

Hello!
I have a small 20 ft x 48 inch above ground pool; the cheap style from Wal-Mart that is constructed with only a frame (no sidewalls). In my area, the bedrock is extremely shallow and leveling is nearly impossible. Is it safe to level only the pool supports and not worry about leveling the entire pool area?

thanks!

Hi Brandt. The pool really needs to be on solid level ground. Raising the area with dirt or crushed granite, and then packing, is better than installing the pool on unleveled ground.

It may be a small pool but it is still a lot of water to lose into the yard at one time. Leveling is the most important part of pool building. It is worth taking the time to do it right.

Leveling the Ground on a Slope.

by Sarah
(Asheboro, NC)

We got a 15' x 48" Intex pool for our son. The problem is we have no level ground in our yard! We have started the circle, removed all the sod, and have started trying to level the area. With all the clay we've encountered, we are waiting on a friend with a Bobcat to come help, lol.

The hubs found one method (trying to level the ground) of putting 1 stake at the lowest point, 1 directly across & level a piece of rope attached to both. He got a measurement this way but it seems like it's going to lower the rest of the pool too much.

My question is, other than using the method of a big board spiked in the center, what is the best way to make sure the ground is level?

Hi Sarah. The only way I would attempt to level ground is with a transit. They are just so much more accurate than any other method.

Maybe you bobcat guy has one or else you could rent one. It would be well worth it.