I have an inground pool with liner, too deep want to fill it in,level and new liner, help?

Question

I have a in ground pool in desperate need of repair, it is a slant side that is 6 foot deep at one end and 41/2 at the other and I would like for it to be 41/2 foot deep all the way across. Then put in a new liner. What about the drain in the bottom? What else do I need to look for and what does it need to be filled with? Sand and dirt or what? The pool I think is 12ft wide and 24ft. long(?) any suggestions or know anyone that has handled anything like this? thanks CaseyK

Answer 1

Wow. That's going to cost about as much as starting from scratch. I think I'd just fix it as is and teach my kids how to swim! That drain will need to be moved up. You can fill with dirt/rock/rubble until you get within about 3" of the level you want. I would think clean dirt would work, but check with the liner provider to be sure.

Answer 2

My Liner Pool doesn't have a drain at the bottom. It just filters through the intake on the side. We had our liner replaced when we bought the house. Doing it yourself is possible but VERY difficult. I would call around and get some estimates. I just asked someone who they used and if they were satisfied. Our pool is 25 X16 X 4' deep and 8 feet deep. The liner and labor was @ $1300. This is for a custom liner according to the professional's measurements. Be sure they replace all the gaskets and be sure to send in your warranty. Good luck. Oh yeah, we got a dark pebbly design for the bottom. It looks so good and hides incidental dirt. We love our pool and use it all the time.

Answer 3

Your best bet is to contact a company that sells and installs pools and let them do it properly. Trying to do it without not really knowing what you are doing could cause expensive repairs in the long run with the drain, the filtration system and uneven pressure on the sides of the new liner. It is almost like getting a new pool.