Bury In Ground Pool

Above ground pools with decks cost.

Bury in ground pool.

Traditional above ground pools that have one individual pool wall that more or less is a thin sheet of metal is not designed to withstand the force of the ground against the pool wall. A downside to burying an above ground pool as opposed to installing an in ground pool is you ll have less flexibility with depth. No you can not bury a traditional above ground pool. And for this reason many people ask can above ground pools be partially buried in hopes of receiving the best of both worlds.

Although it is possible to install a fully recessed or semi in ground pool with a deep end you ll generally not be able to reach depths an in ground pool can reach simply due to liner constraints. The average cost of an above ground pool with deck installed is 2 500 to 11 200 depending upon the size and height of the pool. These semi inground pools are perfect for yards which slope because the pool can be installed partially in the ground and partially out or entirely in the ground and can be decked with redwood or pressure treated wood and complimented with either a concrete deck or pavers. The cost to build a deck around an above ground pool is 15 to 30 per square foot depending upon the design and materials used.

The deck alone can range from 2 800 to more than 10 000 installed or buy a small deck system kit. Most people place a small patio or deck on the side of the swimming pool where the ground is highest. Burying a pool partially or fully in ground will mean that the structure is surrounded by soil and other materials. Above ground pool buried in the ground there are a few brands of above ground pools that can be complete recessed like an inground pool.

The area commonly found between the house and the pool. There is quite a big price difference between above ground and in ground pools. If the soil conditions are right the pool can actually begin to float up out of the ground which can cause soil erosion or even foundation problems for a nearby house. The photo above and the gallery below tell the story.

It may lead to structural damages that can cause leaks and wreak havoc in your back garden. The soil conditions alone can be devastating to the pool. One of the many benefits of owning a semi inground pool is the more appealing low profile look compared to a pool being installed completely above ground. A deep end is not out of the realm of possibility but standard liners can t stretch infinitely.

The short answer is that yes they can. Once the pool is empty it may become buoyant while sitting in the ground.