We have a broken pipe where the black outline is in the picture. (Verified w/leak detection service) - I've gotten a quote for $2200 from the pool company but can't get them to say "when" they will come. They just say, "We will get to you." I'm not that handy but I have adult sons that are. Is this a project we could do ourselves or is it just too big? It's not a big area of concrete as you can see - the pool guy said they would bust it up by hand, cart away the concrete, dig and fix the pipes, pour new concrete. Doable or just too hard/dangerous?
Can we bust up concrete ourselves and fix a broken pressure side leak?
- Thread starter DJFIT99
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
With a couple sons who have strong backs, a concrete saw, and some basic PVC skills, I'd say go for it. I'll post an example below of one such leak repair. The only part that may be a little tricky is applying the cosmetic top coating so that it matches fairly close - if you're even worried about that. There should be no other lines in that area, but if you have any doubts, call before you dig.
I have always wondered if it is possible to dig out the ground behind and then under the pool deck to make the repair?
Not sure how thick the concrete is , probably 4 inches. You could rent a concrete saw and cut it out perfectly square ( 1 or 2 pieces ) . Once finished put stabilized sand in hole, won't take much and then put concrete back.
sktn77a
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Be careful where the concrete is (likely) permanently attached to the coping - don't break it (chances are you won't be able to find replacement panels). Also, be careful under the steps. If you remove the fill soil behind it, the water pressure may blow out the pool wall there!