Leveling Ground for Intex AGP

[Lomag]

Hi All, I bought a new intex AGP last fall and now it's finally warming up around here in NJ to think of installing it. I have an entire plan setup and ready. My only issue is with leveling the ground. My yard is pretty flat, no trees and pretty level already too (maybe 1 - 3 inches off as a guess?). I was thinking to cut out the grass and level it myself but have been having second thoughts. So now I think to hire someone, but I wonder who should I hire? Would a pool installation company come out and only do the leveling for me? Or maybe hiring a landscaper who could do the same job and possibly be cheaper?

 

[f3justusc]

If you don't want to do it yourself, you could find a handyman who could do it. It's not hard, just time consuming as you probably know. I purchased my pool locally and they have a few guys that they call for the installs. If there is a local company that sells AGPs, contact them to find out who they use. They should be willing to give you the contact information.

 

[Richard320]

You'll need to cut down to level, not build up. Stockpile beer and Motrin. Or let your fingers do the walking and see if there's a "bobcat service" in your neighborhood. Concrete masons will also know who can dig things up for you. Anyway, since you're new, I took the liberty of looking up a few old threads to serve as inspiration:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/74226-Newbie-need-some-help
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/81585-Intex-Ultra-Frame-16-round-Build-Thread
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/80011-New-27ft-AGP-Install
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/75757-I-need-advice-on-leveling-my-ground

I'm particularly fond of the last one, since my animation is in it. Here's another, without pictures
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/77976-Leveling-ground-for-pool

 

[Lomag]

I do have a friend who done masonry/paver work so I'll give him a call for some ideas too. Great idea, thank you!

Nice posts. One day mine will be done too. I love the bamboo surround on the 2nd link. I'd like to maybe run something around the outside of the pool to hide the ugly intex liner on the outside too.