Can I make my inground pool smaller?

Author: Mrs. Hassie Farrell PhD  |  Last update: Monday, March 21, 2022

Vinyl Liner Pools (Polymer and steel construction) are by far the easiest to modify. Vinyl pools are almost completely customizable and fairly easy to modify, whether that's a cosmetic replacement of the liner or making the pool shallower by 2'. Polymer and Steel wall pools are going to have similar costs.

Can you reduce the size of an inground pool?

Making a pool shallower is a faster and easier process, but both options are possible. The pool company will drain your pool to adjust the depth. To make a pool shallower or deeper, workers will first remove the bottom either with machinery or by hand. Then, they'll add or remove fill to reach the desired depth.

How much does it cost to reduce size of pool?

The starting cost of removal is between $3,000 and $7,000 for an in-ground pool and around $2,700 for one that's above ground. This is the price range if it's easily accessible and small (10 feet by 20 feet) or medium size (15 feet by 30 feet), or you're only looking to fill it in partially.

Can you make an existing pool less deep?

In many cases, a pool remodel specialist can cut the water depth by several feet. Depending on a pool's existing dimensions, it may even be possible to create an approximate configuration of a play or sports pool. By doing so, you will have an aquatic retreat that's more economical and far more functional.

Can I change the shape of my inground pool?

Can a swimming pool shape be changed? In short the answer is yes, usually only if the swimming pool is a concrete structure. Changing the shape of a swimming pool can be very challenging, concrete steps & seats or ledges can easily be added.

Reshaping and renovating my old pool

How much does it cost to make a pool less deep?

Changing the depth of a fiberglass pool is more or less the same as building a new pool from scratch. Actual costs will vary dramatically depending on pool size etc, but very rough ballpark numbers are $6K for vinyl, and $20K for plaster.

What is pool coping?

WHAT IS POOL COPING? Coping is the term used to identify the material used to cap the pool edge or shell wall. Options available are poured-in-place concrete, precast concrete, tile, and natural stone (pavers, flagstone, etc.). Find concrete pool deck contractors near me.

Does a pool add value to your home?

The experts are a split on how much a pool can contribute to a home's value. One HouseLogic study suggests an increase of 7 percent, at most, under ideal conditions, while HGTV reports that the average inground pool can up your property's value by 5 to 8 percent.

Can you add stairs to a pool?

Yes, pool steps can be added to any inground swimming pool. There are several types of inground swimming pool stairs to choose from, such as drop-in steps and built-in steps.

What can be done with an unused inground pool?

Here are three ideas for that unused pool:
  • Remove it. The cost will depend on the size of your pool, and also on whether an earthmover can easily get into your yard. ...
  • Retire it. ...
  • Cover it temporarily.

What is the cheapest way to fill a pool with water?

At an average of $0.004 per gallon, city water is the most inexpensive and most popular option. For 15,000 to 30,000 gallons, you'll pay between $60 and $120.

Can an inground pool be enlarged?

Maybe you bought a house with a pool that is not large enough to accommodate your needs, or maybe it has a shape that you don't particularly enjoy and you would like to renovate. Whatever the reasons, Neave Pools is here to help. Enlarging a swimming pool or adding a spa can be a large undertaking.

What is the normal slope of a pool?

The floor slope shall be a maximum 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal and a minimum of 1 unit vertical in 60 units horizontal in areas 5 feet (1524 mm) deep or less. The floor slope shall be a maximum 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal in areas more than 5 feet (1524 mm) deep.

How do I make my above ground pool deeper?

How Deep Can An Above-Ground Pool Be?
  1. Expandable liners. Many pool owners, who want the experience of deeper water, opt for a dish-type dig in the center of the pool. ...
  2. Hopper liners. Additionally, a "hopper liner" can be used to create a pool depth of up to seven feet. ...
  3. Deciding on a round or oval pool. ...
  4. Call us!

What pool upgrades are worth the money?

Here are the 5 best upgrades to consider for your swimming pool renovation:
  1. Salt Water Chlorinator – Swimming Pool Purifier Extraordinaire. ...
  2. Color LED and Fiber Optic Pool Lights – Swimming Pools That Shed Light on Backyard Nightlife. ...
  3. Aggregate Finish Pool Plaster – A Durable Surface That Sparkles from Top to Bottom.

What adds the most value to a home?

What Home Improvements Add the Most Value?
  • Kitchen Improvements. If adding value to your home is the goal, the kitchen is likely the place to start. ...
  • Bathrooms Improvements. Updated bathrooms are key for adding value to your home. ...
  • Lighting Improvements. ...
  • Energy Efficiency Improvements. ...
  • Curb Appeal Improvements.

Are you required to have a fence around a pool?

Swimming pools that are in ground, completely or partially, must be enclosed by a fence. Above ground pool installations may need fencing, depending on water depth. (Check exact depth per your local code. It's usually a minimum of 18-24 inches.)

Why do pools cope?

Coping separates the swimming pool shell from the surrounding surface area and helps to protect the pool structure. Coping is designed to stop water from getting behind the pool shell and, if coping is installed properly, water that is splashed out should flow away from the pool and down into the nearby drains.

What size is pool coping?

Available in 3 sizes -- 4x12, 12x24 and 16x24, and coordinates with a variety of other flagstones and surfaces for the pool deck, and surrounding out door areas.

Can you dive in a 6 foot pool?

So depending on the depth of pool you choose, set in place rules—i.e., no diving and no children or inexperienced swimmers allowed in the pool without adult supervision. If you are not installing a diving pool, consider the safe depth of 3 feet (1 metre) in the shallow end to 6 feet (1.8 metres) in the deep end.

Why are Olympic swimming pools so deep?

Olympic pools are much deeper than you might assume. The Olympic Committee requires a minimum depth of two meters. This is to protect the swimmers from waves that might form if a pool were shallow.

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