Un-level Pool

by Aaron
(Sebewaing Michigan)

I just put in an above ground pool last August and it's un-level... probably about a five inch difference. Different people and sites tell me that I can drain it to about a couple inches left in the pool and nothing will happen to the liner.

But that worry is always there because I spent 300.00 on the liner and I want to do everything I can without ruining it for quite a few years.

So I would like to know what are my options to level it without major excavation, because like I say, its pretty un-level... thanks.


Hi Aaron. This page explains it pretty well. Pool Out of Level

It is very important to leave a couple of inches of water in the bottom of the pool. If you do the repairs immediately, and refill immediately, in direct sunshine, you should have no problem with the liner shrinking.

This process will require a few helpers. You need a couple people holding the liner back away from the wall and a couple more people to do the leveling.


It's not that difficult and much better than living with a pool that is off level, and never knowing if it is safe or not.