My husband and I are looking at putting in an above ground pool this year. He is keen on burying is so it would be level with the (not yet built) deck. We currently have a giant cement patio that is about 26" tall, we are composite decking overtop to make the area larger but still level with our back door. We are looking at Aqua Leader resin pools. Is it possible to dig the pool in half way in Canada? I see a lot of information about doing this in the US, but not much detail about doing it in Canada. I've looked at radiant pools, and there is another brand I found, but they seem way out of our budget.
Digging in an AGP, Southern Ontario (Canada)
- Thread starter Chels
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,011
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to the forum! 
As you may have noted, we have many, many AGP owners who have a partially sunk-in pool. I'm sure you'll receive some tips along the way. Good luck!
As you may have noted, we have many, many AGP owners who have a partially sunk-in pool. I'm sure you'll receive some tips along the way. Good luck!I have seen a lot of people in warmer areas that dont get the frost we do, and I wasnt sure if that would make a difference?
Looking at the aqua leader line it seems only the Eternity is designed for in ground install. I am going to assume your shopping at pool supply canada as it is close for you. I would recommend calling and discussing what makes it better for in ground vs the other lines. They are great to deal with.
Thanks for the reply. Yes I've been looking at them for for if we DIY it, or a local company too.
I saw Cornelius pools people had buried to, but the store that sells that brand has some bad reviews.
I saw Cornelius pools people had buried to, but the store that sells that brand has some bad reviews.
We bought our Aqua Leader through them and have been in contact a few times asking questions about different things. they always reply quick
Awesome! I was looking at the onground pools they offer too. I think I'll be taking a drive there to talk to them!
Talk to them about the warranty aspect of the in ground part before you pick out one.
Yes for sure. As soon as I told my husband burying an above ground would likely void the warranty, he suddenly was ok looking into a true on ground that can be dug in!
Could see the light bulb go off when he came to your way of thinking?? LOL Good job!
Did you end up installing an on-ground pool? We have had an oval one, aluminum, half in and half out for around 15 years in Toronto. Been great. There is an on-ground specialist in your area well worth looking in to.