OK. So, you have made up your mind to have an above ground pool installed in your backyard. Now it is time to work out all of the particulars that are involved, so you will be perfectly content with the results when the pool is completed.
Something to Consider
Your first decision you are going to have to make is whether or not to go with an inground or a surface level above ground pool. The main factor that comes into play here is cost and convenience. This is because a subsurface above ground pool will require that excavation work be done to accommodate it.
Logistical Considerations
Bear in mind, that if you have excavation work done you are going ton have to figure out how to get a backhoe into your backyard and also you can say good-bye to a sizable chunk of your landscaping as well. Also, if you have any underground plumbing in the way it is going to have to be rerouted.
Perfectly Level Ground
This is why so many people choose to go with a surface level above ground pool, which can be easily installed in a couple of days. Even so, the ground where a surface level pool is going to be installed must be perfectly level. This means that you may have to do some light excavation work with hand shovels or a “bobcat”
Not an Easy Task
For this you are going to have to rent a “transit level”. If you have never moved dirt then you are going to be unpleasantly surprised at how much labor is required. This means that if you plan on doing it with a shovel you would be well advised to leave a sprinkler out for a day beforehand to soften up the soil.
Dirt Needs to Settle
The problem with adding soil to a low area to build it up is that it often needs to settle before it arrives at its permanent height. This is why it is advised that rather then adding soil to a low area to bring it up, you may be better off digging off high soil to match a low area.
