Earth upheaval beside pool

[birdgirl2014]

Not many people will have this problem, which is why I couldn't find a thread. A large live oak tree was felled during Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, and the roots lifted up an "earthball" with the roots of some azaleas. This has created a space right beside the wall of the Gunnite pool. Amazingly, the pool wasn't damaged. Should we pour cement into the space created, before we pack the earth back down? Thanks!

 

[pooldv]

Wow, that's definitely a new one for me. No need to do anything except pack the dirt back down in the hole.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I was thinking crush & run gravel myself?

Not that I know squat about this problem, but it would probably be what Skippy would do then cover with dirt.

Yippee

 

[woodyp]

Well.................it was perfectly fine with just dirt there before it seems! No damage as you say, so I don't see why anything else would be required myself.

 

[birdgirl2014]

Wow, that's definitely a new one for me. No need to do anything except pack the dirt back down in the hole.

Thanks a bunch! I was reluctant to call the company that built the pool because I figured they'd see dollar signs and tell me I needed an expensive fix. I greatly appreciate your advice (and that of the other folks who have chimed in.) I'll be happy to send a donation to TFP to help assure that we all can continue to get good advice from people who want to help each other.

Again - many thanks!

 

[pooldv]

You're welcome and thanks for supporting TFP!

 

[birdgirl2014]

Thanks! Glad to hear that there's a consensus!

 

[birdgirl2014]

Done! (The donation.)
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