Advice needed for pool on VERY steep hill.

[kimkats]

I have no idea on the prices. I just know that I think it would be too hard for him to be able to REALLY tell you an install price without seeing what he has to work with. I have seen it in the past------"Oh yeah your foundation will be fine! I can do it for $$." He just did not want to come out to the house. I asked for it in writing and that is the ONLY thing that saved me! Once he got here and saw where the water had washed some of the sand out he wanted to up the price. NOPE! Here is the writing quote that you gave me AND it stated that you had NOT seen the work area. So sad, too bad!

Kim

 

[Eric Astin]

Thanks all! I will definitely get final pricing in writing.

Should I think about contracting out the digging and retaining wall for a better price or am I better off having the pool company do it all?

 

[kimkats]

Price it out and let them KNOW you are doing so. You will not believe how the prices change with that knowledge LOL

Kim

 

[Eric Astin]

So, I found this picture of a Radiant pool on a hill. I'm going to show it to Pool King. My wife and I love the layout.

Another thing. This will all need to be approved by our HOA. Each lot is on 5 acres, so nobody will be able to see it. It "shouldn't" be a big deal.

 

[SuzfromTexas]

That IS a wonderful layout! Very resort-like!
Suz.

 

[gwegan]

Wow-- cool pool -- But my first thought was I'd like to see the engineering calculations for that. I would get the dealer out and have him look at it and give you a bid and plans.

 

[Eric Astin]

We're meeting with the builder on Saturday. I'll bring all the pictures. I have more pictures of that build, but am unable to upload anymore attachments here.

 

[Eric Astin]

Wow-- cool pool -- But my first thought was I'd like to see the engineering calculations for that. I would get the dealer out and have him look at it and give you a bid and plans.

Just from looking at it. Did you see something that looked off?

 

[ouachita]

You really want to make sure whoever does this has experience. You have a lot of major issues to deal with including drainage. It can be done but don't cut any corners.

 

[Ascew]

I know you already have a pool picked out, but I was thinking. I learned a lot from the PB's that came out to look at the site. You might consider meeting with a few different ones, listen to what they have to say about structural integrity, retaining walls, drainage etc. They will know your local codes, and might offer some useful insight for sight prep. That slope really will take some skill and experience to deal with. Just a thought.

 

[Eric Astin]

Well, that's what I was thinking. The Radiant pool might be cost effective on a flat surface, but when so much work is involved, is it really the best choice?

 

[kimkats]

I know you already have a pool picked out, but I was thinking. I learned a lot from the PB's that came out to look at the site. You might consider meeting with a few different ones, listen to what they have to say about structural integrity, retaining walls, drainage etc. They will know your local codes, and might offer some useful insight for sight prep. That slope really will take some skill and experience to deal with. Just a thought.

Yeap what this says!

Kim

 

[gwegan]

The downhill side of the pool has a very thin randomly curved wall. That is a lot of static force and a good deal of dynamic force against that wall. Most vinyl pools use the earth behind the walls as partial structural support. But there is no earth here.

 

[Eric Astin]

The downhill side of the pool has a very thin randomly curved wall. That is a lot of static force and a good deal of dynamic force against that wall. Most vinyl pools use the earth behind the walls as partial structural support. But there is no earth here.

The Radiant pools do not require that. They act as their own retaining walls so I've been told.

 

[CUTiger78]

Just from looking at it. Did you see something that looked off?

I did, but it's hard to tell from the picture. I looks sorta like something is "off" along the top of the wall to the right of the skimmer.

 

[toxdocar]

Did you ever install the pool? I am looking at a steep hill as well (but mostly on solid rock). Wondering what my options are....

 

[sktn77a]

Better to start your own thread but check this one out:

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