How to Level Ground for a Pool
Check for levelness to identify high spots.. Mark high patches with stakes.. Dig away soil instead of building up low patches.
Steps
Check for levelness to identify high spots.
Check for levelness to identify high spots.
Mark high patches with stakes.
Mark high patches with stakes.
Dig away soil instead of building up low patches.
Dig away soil instead of building up low patches.
Use a spade or shovel to dig out high ground.
Use a spade or shovel to dig out high ground.
Rent a skid-steer loader for tougher jobs.
Rent a skid-steer loader for tougher jobs.
Check for levelness periodically to gauge your progress.
Check for levelness periodically to gauge your progress.
Rake the area to remove rocks, branches, and other debris.
Rake the area to remove rocks, branches, and other debris.
Tamp the soil.
Tamp the soil.
Spread and tamp a layer of sand over the area.
Spread and tamp a layer of sand over the area.
Treat the area with fungicide and herbicide.
Treat the area with fungicide and herbicide.
Place plastic sheets over the area 2 weeks in advance to kill grass.
Place plastic sheets over the area 2 weeks in advance to kill grass.
Remove sod after rain or a thorough watering.
Remove sod after rain or a thorough watering.
Rent a sod cutter to make the job easier.
Rent a sod cutter to make the job easier.
Use a grub hoe if you don't want to rent equipment.
Use a grub hoe if you don't want to rent equipment.
Roll up and dispose of your sod.
Roll up and dispose of your sod.
Check your local building codes.
Check your local building codes.
Avoid underground utility lines and overhead power cables.
Avoid underground utility lines and overhead power cables.
Stay away from trees and stumps.
Stay away from trees and stumps.
Consider the drainage in the area.
Consider the drainage in the area.
Mark off an area with a diameter 2 feet (61 cm) larger than your pool.
Mark off an area with a diameter 2 feet (61 cm) larger than your pool.
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