I'm wanting to put in an above-ground pool?

Question

But I want to put it in-ground, how difficult would that be if we are doing it to saye on cost?

Answer 1

Prepping the sight will save you money. Water looks for lowest point of the pool. So the biggest factor is how level the area is and how much work is it to level it. .You can level with sand to some degree but you may have to look at retaining walls on slopes of 8" or more. So a large slope may require to be built up with timbers or stonework or cut down by hand or a bobcat $$$. PS be sure to put black plastic down last, so grass will not get any light to grow and puncture the bottom.

Answer 2

Above ground pools are made to be above ground and would be a little difficult to place in ground because of the braces surrounding the pool. The hole would need to allow for the bracing but the real question is; can the bracing be covered with dirt after placing in the ground? Also, the draining to the above pool and underground would be a challenge as I think they are placed in different areas and it would require a drainage pipe to be installed. But never say never ; ) if you are getting the above ground pool at a great price, it's worth a shot if you investigate and find a way around the two obstacles. Price wise, you would be paying less to install a regular in ground pool apposed to converting the above ground.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, it's just not the way to go. It would cost you a lot of money to put in drain lines and a seperate pit for your pump. As someone said before, above ground pols are made to go above ground. Just too much cost and work, otherwise. If you want the in ground look, build a deck all the way around it and backfill dirt around your deck, but you still need acsess to your pump. Good luck with whatever you decide, sweetie!

Answer 4

There will be no no city inspector in the US that will allow that, for saftey reasons, and health reasons, and code reasons.

safety - out ground pools can collapse and corrode after time.
health - if your pool leaks, chlorine can seep into the ground and may enter water veins in the ground, also corroding your dirt.
code - not good for the enviroment, power lines, septic tanks, animal life, plant, life, and etc.

to go a cheaper route to save on cost, your better off getting an out- ground pool and building a frame around it.

Answer 5

difficult because the pool is like 5 feet deep so that would be a big hole to dig. just go buy an in ground pool

Answer 6

I was wanting to do the same thing.The only thing with getting an inground pool is the price.I think if you got a tractor to dig the hole.