Recent content by mikemikemike13

I’m having the same issue with my pool built in July. It developed a ridge in the hopper wall in the deep end. And then another depression formed right in the slope from the shallow down to the deep end. I spoke to the builder who sent someone out to check out the first ridge and said “that’s...

Yes, hand tamping did nothing except provide a decent workout lol. After watering and a decent rain the dirt settled about 6-8”. I added about 5 yards of gravel this weekend to raise it a few inches and laid the bonding wire on top of the grave so it is sitting approximately 4-5” under the wall...

Bonding question here. The owner stopped by today to drop off the railings. He took a cursory look at the pool and left. A few hours later l get an email from the office girl telling me they dug a 4” tench around the pool for the bonding wire and it appears I’ve been washing down the backfill...

Thank you everyone for the replies. It helps to vent here. So I ended up draining the pool below the gasket and tightening all the screws myself. There were two that I was able to 1/4 turn without too much resistance. I suspect that was where the leak was coming from, if it was even leaking. I...

I’m in Middlesex County. I checked again this morning and it looked dry behind the stairs but when I touch the back of the fiberglass with even the slightest pressure, water comes through. Maybe it could be rain water that that seeped in through the back and is just coming out now as it did rain...

I don’t know which is better. It’s such a small leak that I’m not even sure it would be noticeable once backfilled and ignorance can be bliss. But now that I know, I can’t let it go.

He’s pretty much fully paid, which is why he just doesn’t care. I only owe him a few hundred so I will definitely have to go after him for damages.

Wouldn't they need to replace the entire liner at that point since they already cut it? All that is left is backfill and decking. He also owes me the railings for the steps and a vacuum/hose and startup chemicals. Otherwise everything else is done. Equipment is installed and electrical done...

Yes, definitely coming from the pool. When I drained it down below the gasket it was completely dry. Sprinkler lines are off, the actuator valves and main shut off in my basement. Ground water would have to be coming up through the 8" of concrete collar and in that exact same spot. I have not...

Behind the stairs this morning

Thanks for the response @jimmythegreek and everyone else. The PB is a huge d-bag and basically told me I don't know what I'm talking about and I shouldn't be talking to others, I should be coming to them with concerns. I told him last time I did it took 3 weeks and countless emails and phone...