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.