How to Fix an Unlevel Above Ground Pool

[@celsoperez6565]

This guy has a very tremendously developed common sense . Thank you for sharing, you're awesome.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I don't know what to say about that... thank you? I guess it's not that common. 😂

[@brittanybekiaris3181]

Facts

[@BCPreston]

Totally worked! Slow and steady. This will get me through the season and next season I'll redo the leveling, lands ape, and never touch it again thanks for the tip! I went from zero to hero in my family

[@maryfaulkner2661]

My hubby tried this today and it worked! He was very skeptical at first but went ahead with making the unique post tool, jacking it up on the t-connections. Our pool looks so much better and is level now. Thank you so much for the great idea and demonstration!!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

You’ve got a good man there! Don’t be afraid to do the scary things!

[@greatlife4us17]

Dude that contraption rocks. I had a foot getting ready to slide off the edge of one of my bricks and didn't want to drain the pool. I use your idea and it worked like a charm. Thanks a million for posting this vid.

[@Ryftyt77]

I built the tool. Worked great. However, when I jacked the pool up, the weight of the water caused tears and tiny holes to happen at the bottom seam. Our pool is now ruined. Tip: drain pool half way! The weight of the water causes extreme stress on the apron seam.

[@chrisg8820]

Exactly my worry and you just confirmed it so I am going to chance it for this summer and try to level better next spring.

[@soboring6725]

I would say a full drain is smarter. Not worth the risk. Unless you are on metered water and a half a pool of water costs you more than the cost of a new replacement liner...

[@kevinevans2787]

I let the majority of mine out, but thank you all, I knew that I could find the solution!

[@shawns3340]

I dont think this actually levels the pool...just stretches the liner to make it look level. You have to add material below the pool to make it level.

[@CajunKatsan]

We had very full pool that is 3 yrs old and did it. No tears No anything except a level pool! We went very slow and careful. How old was your pool? Man ours worked like a charm! My husband built the wood thing. My son is a mechanic so he had the large Jack. Used precut stones my neighbor was throwing away from an in ground pool they are building. Worked amazing!!! My pool is a 18’ Coleman with portholes (which I sealed up with jbWeld). Can’t believe how well this worked. We all are just so grateful.

[@michaelnelson9006]

I used this method today and it helped TREMENDOUSLY! Thank you for the idea. I had 4 inches of sag and after about 3 hours I got it within an inch.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

That’s awesome. I’m glad it helped!

[@daniellazworld2475]

@michaelnelson9006

[@seangleason7796]

I have a 26ft. Had to take it down and level the ground. Then had a couple legs slide off the stones. Drained about 1/3 of the water, jacked up the pool and fixed each one. Take the time do this if you need it, it works and it will help your pool last!

[@ericphillips4369]

I admit, I was thiking the wood was gonna split or something. You proved me wrong. This is so helpful. Thank you Sir! Great job on that!

[@AGwen10]

OMG! We have had about 5 pools like this over the last 6 years. No matter what we do we can't seem to keep it level and having the same issue as you. We just got a new one this weekend, leveled the ground with leveling sand, packed it all in, made sure it was level all the way across with a leveler and all was even when the water started going in. Water filled up fast and halfway through the damn poles were sinking. Looked like a rollercoaster track! So now going to get the stone like you did for each leg. I think that will help. We have tried similar to your technique in the past, but the board you made to help lift it with the jack from the top seems very helpful. I knew someone had to have been going through what we are. Thank you for sharing, this will be helpful if it starts to sink again after we try and reset this thing and put the stone under the legs.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I hope you guys can get all the legs leveled this go round! Have fun, that's what the pool is for anyway!

[@ericcharles2699]

I have the same problem with my pool. I was thinking of doing the same thing you did. I wasn't sure it would work, but after watching you I am convinced I can do it.

[@sonyboi012]

Dude! I made one of those tools from your video and it worked flawlessly! I ended up putting 1x6x8 pcs of treated wood under mine, holds up and thin enough if I need a little more I can add one. Thanks so much for this.

[@hdunaway110]

I’m a pretty creative person. I’d rather use or repurpose what I already have rather than buy something new. With that being said, I don’t think I would’ve ever come up with something like this! Kudos and thanks for sharing!

[@cld0410]

From one creative person to another.. wanted to get your opinion on this method. I haven’t done it yet but have the contraption built. I’ve read concerns regarding the seam. If while slowly jacking the pole, someone else was wedging foam or a pool noodle between the seam and the ground, do you think that would help support/possibly prevent some of the stress on the seam?

[@hdunaway110]

@@cld0410 i’ve never had any issues with the seam of the lining in any of my above ground pools. I would be concerned that that would make the pool liner rest in a way that it wasn’t built to and possibly putting additional stress on it. You can try it, but that just seems like a lot of work because you’re gonna have to get a pretty large gap to be able to wear anything. Also something to consider is the foam is going to get weatherworn pretty quickly and probably won’t last more than two summers maybe. If one side is in the sun more than the other, the foam will probably deteriorate at a different rate.

[@pbpyro5546]

Man this is a great idea! Im going to do this until next season so i can level the bottom better! New subscriber thank you

[@lancejohnston-reyes5358]

This extension piece. Just saved my pool. Thank you sir and your ingenuity

[@111sdh]

JUST what I needed! I have a Coleman pool where 3 or 4 legs have missed or fell off the pavers. I will do this today as I open my pool for the year.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

How’d it go? Did you get your pool open? We’re just now getting around to opening ours again this year.

[@sharonwaterbury4978]

Thank you, great video, we put a small amount of water about 1/3 in the pool to let it start to settle, we checked the level of the pool, it was off maybe an inch or so on one side, we had placed pavers 4x4x2 under the legs before starting to fill, most pavers were level to the the ground edge, we filled the pool more and waited for it to settle more but could still move the legs. We then dug a couple of pavers lower into the ground where one side was higher, we added most of the water and checked the level and it was right on. Checked the level a week later and it was perfect. Just be sure the vertical posts are level and not bowing in or out. Take your time, and remember how much 6000 gallons of water weighs!

[@lilcrazy102175]

Did you actually use a leveler and level the legs straight up and down and sideways I don't know how to tell if my legs are correctly installed or where they should be thank you

[@lilcrazy102175]

@Sharon Whaterbury did you use a leveler on your legs for the straight up and down and to tell whether they were in too far or out too far that's one problem we're having we don't understand how the legs work we put the band at the bottom on the outside where the legs are on the outside I've seen pictures of people's pool where some are on the inside some are on the outside it gets really confusing any info would be appreciated

[@sharonwaterbury4978]

@@lilcrazy102175 we eye balled it, all good.

[@nathanrocks2562]

I'm 57 seconds into this video for the first time, and I know exactly what he's about to do, because us country folks have been doing this type of thing for generations.

[@stevebaldick5581]

Yep ... us city folk just aren’t smart enough figure that kinda stuff out ...

[@nathanrocks2562]

@@stevebaldick5581 No offense intended, friend.

[@tedthornton7791]

Amen neighbor.

[@markcole883]

My heart would be pounding the whole time through this!!!

[@summerofkorngaming6249]

This

[@summerofkorngaming6249]

This😮

[@seanduletzke1412]

I built one just like it and it worked awesome.I had to level 7 post and it work really good . Thanks

[@markcole883]

Damn, this guy makes this look so easy. Genius!

[@cydneyhaynes8676]

I knew how it would end up because of the comments, but I still cringed and my hand went up to my mouth with the suspense when you jacked up the pool :). Good job!

[@chelle5740]

Thank you so much for this we had a terrible spot in our yard where pool sunk we did the exact same thing and it worked fabulous ....

[@VillaTech15]

You have a video to make the tool to lift the pool?

[@amazingcoolyeah]

What a clever man. Thanks for spreading some wisdom

[@re9473]

Best video ever you need to patent this and sell it 😂 pool leveling kit 👍

[@nmproud3015]

Best video....built this device today and it worked like a charm. Thank you all the way from Las Cruces NM, appreciate you sharing your great idea.

[@vjc4502]

As I sit here watching your video, I have attached 2 pool noodles to my 18 × 9 x 4' intex drain plug. Ugh! I have yard drains & have the noodles angled to flow right into them. 1 corner sunk almost 3 " making that corner a weak spot. I will empty the pool & level area. Forgot the crazy rain we had & how it compacted the soil or caused it to flow down the street. It is hard soil now & this is gonna cost me time & resources, but no way could I do what you did. Great job!

[@brittanybekiaris3181]

I seriously cannot believe how much of a genius you are. We fixed out major faux pas in less than 20 minutes (we are dumb and put some legs on concrete and some on grass (I know if we had thought it thru we would have realized that was a bad idea and that the grass feet would start sinking Jacked it up, put down some large 2x4s to balance weight and its actually within 1" margin!! You. Are. A. Lifesaver ❤

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Glad I could help. I’m far from a genius though... just ask my kids 😂

[@CajunKatsan]

We just did this this past weekend Worked perfectly!!! Thank you so much! We had to go quiet a bit higher this year to level it again However It was done fast and strong My husband made the wood pole My son & I lifted and put slabs under them Had to go one one one one Then back to first one and do again Love this man!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

That’s awesome! Glad it worked well for you.

[@frostakathetruth]

Thanks for the video this worked for my 26ft round colman pool! Take ur time!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Awesome! Glad it worked for you!

[@sarahellen6097]

I was wondering if you drained your 26ft pool and if so, how much did you drain it? I need to level my pool but due to the size( 16 x 32) I know I should drain some of the water just don't know how much.

[@adamalbright7479]

I have a huge rectangle pool that's low on one side. I am confident your simple method will work for me! Thanks!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Awesome! Take it slow and easy and let me know how it turns out.

[@adamfleming7151]

I’d like to know how that worked?

[@LittleMountainLife]

Dude! Awesome contraption you put together there!

[@CarrieChzCake]

This is the first year we have a large pool. It all seemed level when we filled but after sitting for a week we have slight sagging/bowing of 2 posts. This is an awesome fix for a small (major) issue without having to drain and redo... What a nightmare that would be.

[@jessicawintermantle6502]

I think this saved our pool! Thanks!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I hope it was helpful!!

[@TheLLSMUVG]

Fantastic rig you put together... May years ago, i used a farm jack and a 2x4; (on a 18x52 intex) and it worked out well; but i had to upgrade to a Coleman 22x52; and i have 6 poles about an inch off. I will try this version of yours. thanks for the video ideas. happy swimming!

[@train4905]

An absolutely brilliant idea sir,very helpfull indeed,steve from the uk.

[@jimhallal2513]

Very slick Very clean Very smart Good work!

[@rafterh2181]

Best method I've seen

[@Se7vinDeadlySins]

Impressive job. Nicely done.

[@xptwinksxp4086]

Omg absolutely brilliant, you just made my day, I'm now going to attempt this 😂

[@sierraanders4214]

That was a great idea and it really worked well. I’ve had the same problem with my pool. I wouldn’t be able to do that though because mine is an Intex rectangular pool.

[@vjc4502]

Mi e too. Just drained 3900 gallons of water, leveled area, filling it again. Looks like it's less than 1" variance & I can live with that

[@MrMintville]

I just got my pool up a few days ago. I'm not off by much, and I put treated 1ft 2x6 under each leg. Probably should have been block instead. I hope I don't have to end up doing this with mine, but after my last intex pool, I want to be prepared. This is similar to what I had in mind. I like your lift design though, so I will definitely save this video

[@phillyhottest]

You made it "look" level.... lol Come on man, you and I both know you still have a DEEP END! ha

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Well since the liner of the pool didn’t settle, just the leg holding it up I only put the leg back to where it originally started. So technically it had a shallow end and I fixed it back to level. Thanks you the input though, and the over compensated ellipsis…..

[@shavaewalker6606]

Really great video I’ll pay you to come re level my moms same size lol

[@train4905]

Fantastic tool ,thankyou so much sir,i built mine ,same as yours,worked,an absolute treate,again ,thankyou so much,,steve from the uk.

[@train4905]

Brilliant idea very helpfull indeed sir, Thankyou,steve from the uk

[@michaelprosperity3420]

Nice water hole to cool off in. Smart solution.

[@debramalcomlaw7923]

I understand your frustration- I was watching your video for the purpose of helping myself. I've watched several different types of different backyard ideas and I was thinking maybe you could try using firefome retardant foam filler to help separate the pool from the concrete. It would not completely solve the problem but it might ease the pressure of the concrete wear and tear verses hard foam wear and tear. See below a2 photos of the product I am talking about. I use it for all kinda stuff. Good luck and thank you for your info.

[@debbiebraswell368]

I wish you luck with it I got same pool I'm replacing it after 3 years the first year the one of the windows started leaking I've patched it the next year the other window started leaking so now we got one without windows. I wish you luck with your pool, thank you for sharing the

[@HurricaneHomestead]

We’re going onto our 4th season and it’s still holding up well.

[@jessicamiller7529]

This is genius I did that,go mine but not that way and this would've been perfect, thx 😂

[@Rebel-Rouser]

Man, thank you for this video. I need to do the same thing. I'll need to drain my pool about half way 1st. I have a good bit of lean on the low end. The posts on the low end have sunk and now the posts are no longer vertically level. So I have to come up and in.

[@jesserivera2727]

Total totally totally impressed very smart I have the same problem thanks for sharing

[@paulmackeigan7435]

Great idea! Would not of thought that would work. 👍👍

[@JacobsTriangle]

Pretty ingenious way to solve the problem!

[@LesiaWhiteByubel]

Haaaa At the 5:13 mark when you released the jack and the pool leg came down into place, I simultaneously said “oh” at the same time as you. Lol

[@TheNecio27]

great video. I'm doing that with my pool :) thank you!

[@leenad.9784]

Oh wow! I have half a pool unlevel but not worried about it wouldn’t be my first to be this way and I have never had one collapse.

[@marloncopeland854]

I did this and fixed my pool THANKS!✌🏽

[@dimebagjg7012]

I did the same thing. Worked very well

[@HurricaneHomestead]

great minds must think alike

[@hoofhearted8815]

You should patient that jack lift for pools!!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

You’re like the third person to say that!

[@luptonpittman6520]

Patience is a virtue

[@GerBargerbos]

Clever method! Thanks.

[@paulbukoskey8672]

Use cement pavers under each pole.

[@allenbugbee130]

i tried just that,,, the pool rubbed on the cement paver and made a hole in the side of the pool.... bets way was to create a tamped solid base extending out 2 feet past all side of the pool, then landscape fabric, (the good kind)

[@sylvaindoyon590]

Great idea, I have the same coleman pool but mine is rectangular and not leveled. I'll give it a shot Cheers

[@deandad1508]

I have the same pool, same jack, and same issue haha you sir have earned a sub. wish i could buy you a beer!

[@HurricaneHomestead]

That’s pretty cool! Feel free to buy me one any time! 🤣

[@meme119833]

New to this What's the weight capacity does your jack hold up? Looking forward to trying this method after I already drain half of my water out of the pool.

[@marij.c7070]

Great vid!

[@pauly0410]

I did close to the same thing! Was not quite as inventive with my jig. I'll have to keep that one in the memory bank. Thanks for sharing.

[@petescouve]

What size pavers did you use

[@pauly0410]

@@petescouve I used 3x6x1 inch thick pavers. It was the smallest I could find.

[@bigDrewhustles]

Nice job I have to do the same and I'm nervous but keep my fingers crossed

[@bryanesselment2380]

Be sure the ground is some what level. I you just level the top rails without the ground level, you put to much stress on the liner and it will leak.

[@georgeramos1462]

Awesome job!

[@wemike100]

i had to do that with our pool after a few months thats why i put paver blocks under every leg

[@paulbukoskey8672]

I did the same thing!

[@kathyr.6825]

How can you be sure the pavers don’t damage the liner? I’m finally ready to assemble after weeks of ground prep and leveling and am so worried about what to use to support the legs! Help

[@colettefrye8677]

Thanks for sharing. We are having the same problem and were looking for a solution.

[@lisahartleyandcairo1262]

Just what I had to do to mine and now I have to do some more we're only done one po so far but now it's thinking more in the sand so hopefully this will help thanks so much the job

[@johnhornyak]

What size is the wood pieces used to make this awesome invention?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

the exact dimensions will verry based on your pool size and how big your jack is, but I used scrap 2x3s to build mine.

[@philipkim6812]

did the metal ring bend?

[@human_bot_]

If the rail is level but not the ground, it will put immense stress on the liner. Will the liner hold up?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I wouldn’t risk it. Our liner was level, but the pressure made the legs sink into the soft ground. If the ground is not level I would recommend draining the pool then leveling the ground before putting it back up, or just leaving it and hope for the best until next session.

[@human_bot_]

@@HurricaneHomestead thank you for responding!! I really appreciate it! I kind of figured you would say that but hoped a miracle would happen and it would be simple. It's quite a bit to dig out. Building it up obviously failed last year lol. Knew deep down i couldn't solve it that easy! Work never ends lol. I don't have a machine but I think I will try setting the most shallow setting on my roto-tiller to make the digging easier. As for now, I just split the differenc on the rail but limited the stress. Will see how it goes. Thanks again!

[@tinahoward5931]

Have you had to replace that liner yet? When I was shopping for a pool this year, I wanted one like yours. But the reviews about the little window busting out helped me to decide to get one without a window.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Just filled it up again this year and it’s holding strong. Looks like we might get a third season out of it. 😁

[@jerryfleming3339]

We did that today with wood, but I'm buying pavers tomorrow at lowes. We got tons of rain and it made it almost 3 inches off. 🤪

[@xboxnetflix2152]

Genius!!! I will have to get one for next year!!! 🤙👌

[@davwind8243]

Can you tell me how you made that wood frame for your jack or make a video of how you made that please

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I made them quickly. 😂 in all honesty I didn’t really have a plan, I just knew what I wanted them to do. It was just a couple of scrap 2x3 boards nailed together then I put arms on them to be able to reach in around the support post and lift it.

[@WarnerVegas478]

What did you put under the legs to level?

[@TheSchwiz]

I built something similar after watching a few other videos. Adjusted a few blocks under the legs. But it was because the blocks were too far under the liner and it started tearing.

[@cece5889]

How far away do the pavers/stone need to be? Some of mine, on the legs, the front of the cap on the leg is flush with the paver edge , some are only an inch away from pool liner. I have one paver that got missed and it’s corner is 1/4” from the liner. I’m not sure what to do about that corner? I was going to put a rolled up rag in there, or some kind of rubbery caulking, or even a table corner safety thing like for baby proofing. Suggestions?

[@TheSchwiz]

I have the legs right up to the edge of the stone. You just need to watch it as you fill the pool. Every pool will expand a little different. And I just moved them a little bit as the pool filled. You’ll see. Just keep your eye on it.

[@lizrivera8592]

Would this work on rectangle pool?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I recon it would. I think the most important thing is to make sure your ground under the pool is level first.

[@gobigrey9352]

What do you do about moles?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Not much. The dogs will dig them up some times, but they haven't caused an issue with the pool. They did eat all my potatoes last year so I put down some hardware cloth in the raised garden beds I built this year.

[@milessandersisabeast2641]

Will this work to level out a side u need to like put San under it

[@VesselFitterguy]

GENIUS! ❤️

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Do you mind if I quote you on that? 🤪

[@TheInfinityLion]

Do you have the measurement maybe on what you used?

[@johnwest4394]

Brilliant thanks

[@drevil3456]

That sir is freakn ingenious. Im looking to put up a pool and my biggest fear is my ground is soft and not very level. Something like what u built would go a long ways to maintaining its level. I just saw my neighbors pool crash and burn because she didnt prep the ground first and then we had a big rainfall.

[@DuffJohnson]

When I put mine in 5 years ago, I was going to build it up on sand.. But researched it and ended up digging everything out to level virgin dirt, added a thin coat of sand, rolled it with a sod roller and then put the pool up as level as possible.. Had to hand dig out 14 inches on the highside for a 26x52 it's not perfect but it's still standing and super glad I went through the extra steps.. All the weight of that water will pickup every crease or shoe print in the sand after the pool is filled.. It turned out great..

[@nogocux]

You need definitely bigger stone plades below the posts.

[@petescouve]

Do you have more advice/info on the stone size we should use

[@nogocux]

@@petescouve well, it depends on the ground. I use just small 10 to 20cm bricks but my ground is rock hard below. Many use 30 to 30cm concrete walkway plates. But if you put them below the pool you will feel them and that could be an issue.

[@petescouve]

@@nogocux thanks for the help. No not going under just under legs.

[@oscardelaespriella3802]

Are you not worried about the pavers rubbing against the pool liner causing a rip?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I wouldn’t want to have a really sharp rock poking directly into the pool, but with the reinforced bottom liner, I’m not worried about it touching the edge of a rock or brick.

[@crasypr1]

Hey buddy do u have picture of the tool or a video showing it better I'm thinking of doing this.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I might still have it laying around some where. Honestly I didn’t think it was any big deal until a few months after when this video started getting thousands of views.

[@jamesdever6558]

Good thinking...thank you.

[@spencerellisonmusic]

What stones did you use under the posts ?

[@HurricaneHomestead]

We used some flat slate stones from off our property. They seem to be holding up well.

[@LexLuther078]

A cherry picker works great too!

[@jeffDavidBerns]

The surface in my patio has a little inclination, exactly in the direction of the drain hole in it. Does this work only by leveling the frame? Should I also level the surface with foam or other material? Thanks for your advice.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

The instructions say to level the area as best as possible, with that being said I don’t think a couple of inches at the bottom will affect the pool that much. If it were me, I’d just level the frame and leave it at that, but I have no idea if that is what you are “suppose” to do.

[@roofrat68]

What are the dimensions of makeshift post..

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I really don’t know. I just fit it to the size of my pool and Jack. Just place the jack at the lowest post and measure from the bottom of the horizontal supports down to the jack. That will be where you want to put the little support arms. Hope that helps.

[@roofrat68]

@@HurricaneHomestead figured it out, that really worked..thanks for the idea.👍

[@timglos7236]

Were did you find flat stone??

[@HurricaneHomestead]

We found it in our property. Made a whole fire pit patio with the stuff! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZizh6yVe5l6sK8

[@timglos7236]

@@HurricaneHomestead I'm trying to do this to my pool and can't find flat stone. Found some on Amazon so hopefully it works!

[@DetcordDedushka]

I used 4 48” 2x4 and 3 pavers. one board and paver on each pole next to the one I’m adjusting. 2 boards on the one I’m lifting with alternating with a rubber mallet to slowly raise the height and not strain the pool in only one location

[@HurricaneHomestead]

Sounds like you had a good plan there.

[@staceytlucko7193]

I'm curious you saud you used scrape 2×3 and 2×4 and the pieces that slide under pool t-bar is cut on a slant (how much of a slant). And if my pool is 42 inches deep the length of the wood be the same correct. Thanks for the video.

[@HurricaneHomestead]

I didn’t really measure how much of a slant, just enough to keep the jig from sliding out from under the t bar. Maybe 5 to 7 degrees. And I just measured from the jack to the bottom of the t-bar to get the placement of the supports.

[@shawns3340]

Are you sure you're not just stretching the liner? Your not actually changing the level unless your adding more dirt under the pool right?