Putting an Intex pool in the ground
We decided putting our new Intex 24x12 ft pool on the lawn would ruin the grass so instead we decided to dig a hole and sink it in the ground. Starting in April 2020 and working in the evenings and weekends, we finally got it finished at the beginning of July. Turned out much better than i'd ever have thought. The kids love it and it looks great in the back garden.
Thanks to Grandpa and Michael for your help, it was much appreciated.
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Nice work dude and thanks for the idea 👍🏾
you did a great job
This turned out beautifully! Only thing I'd do differently is using steps in place of the ladder. Otherwise, looks awesome. Thank you for sharing!
Hi. It's excellent. What are the different sizes of wood used?
Very nice
super job! .. to say the least
So nice bro
Looks great only thing i would change is put the decking boards on the right way up
wow u guys r gods
What was the cost on this
how much does the pool cost?
Looks awesome👍How do you keep rain water from filling up the space between the pool and the retaining wall? I'm afraid the pump and filter would get submerged after a long hard rain..
Thanks. The pool is sat on a sand base so it drains pretty well. We do get a couple of inches of water in the bottom during prolonged periods of rain in the winter when the water table is high. The heater is stood on a brick base soits high enough not to be affected .
How much did this cost apart from the pool? I'm considering starting a savings fund for it.
The decking was the most expensive part. By memory I think it cost about 2k. I did all the work myself so labour was free. Pool, heater and pump all bought from Discount Leisure products.
Nice work buy I would have made a underground pool for all the trouble.
Starting at around $75,000 USD?
What was the total cost for the project? Estimated… 9?
Nice project. What kind of wood was used for the deck?
Thanks. I used a softwood decking with 4 coats of preservative
Hello, awesome job! What are the measures you dug the hole to fit in the 12x24 pool?
Thanks, do you mean the dimensions of the hole?
@@robonions yes. Thanks for replying
@@brunocosta4295 I think it was about 3 to 4 ft wider than the pool.
This is awesome? How much did the total project cost? I thinking I may do the same thing
The decking was the most expensive part. Labour was free as I did it myself but it took some time. Can't remember how much the pool, heater and pump was but they are available from Discount Leisure.
Do not do that!!!I build a real swiiming pool!
My only concern would be that those large Intex pools are known for having their supports rust out and break rather quickly. Seems like it would be a pain to inspect and replace them with it sunk in the ground and with the deck blocking access.
There is a hatch for accessing under the deck and you can get all the way around the pool for inspection. The pump and heater are also under there.
@@robonions hi Rob- can you make a video on how you did that. My husband and I want to put our pool in the ground as our HOA won’t allow AGP’s. Our concern is when you put the pool in and make our deck, how can we have access to everything in case of replacements once we put the deck in. Can you show me how you did that? How you made the hatch to have access?
@@lw4910 hi, sure I'll try and get one done at the weekend for you.
@@robonions awesome!
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what would you guess the life span of this pool could be, if properly maintained?
I've heard of people having them for 10 years plus.
Nice work, but seems like you would have an hard time if you had to replace it or perform a repair
Thanks. I have a hatch to get underneath the decking and you can walk all the way round the pool underneath the deck. The heater and pump arr also underthere so everything is nice and accessible. I'm working on getting a video out to show it.
can you do an update video please? is it all still working ok? do you leave it during winter?
Hi, it's all still working perfectly. We take the pump out and put it indoors during the winter but leave the heater in situ, just wrap it with some hot water tank lagging. It's raised off the ground too just in case we get some water in the hole. Put the cover in and reopen it in late spring.
@@robonions great thanks
do you have blue prints that can be bought? I want to do this but do not know "how to do this" lol... & need to submit plans to obtain a permit to see if I can even start to do it --- to ensure there are no line or pipes in my yard... I just need something to go off of to use as a reference... let me know if you can help..thanks!! :)
Hi, I don't I'm afraid. I just hired a mini digger and started digging a hole. By the time I'd ruined the lawn there was no going back. I then just got a load of wood, did a quick sketch of how I wanted it to look and started building. Sorry I can't be of more help.
That is a lot of work for something that will deteriorate at pool liner will only last so long and if you get a rip in it hope it's not too long they have underwater Fix-It kit now that much time and work and invested out of just put a in-ground pool in
I know someone who's had one if these pools for 10 years and the liner is still in good condition. I've read that if you keep the water in which we do then it will prolong the life of the liner too. Fingers crossed for no rips. We did have the Newfi in it once but luckily no rips!
only 70 thousand more!
How did you install that pool cover
It's just screwed to the decking.
How has it held up?
Yes, still going strong. Will be getting it ready for summer this coming weekend. Put the pump back on, get the water circulating and we're away.
What happens when it rains?
It gets a couple of inches of water in the bottom but soon drains away
It is hard to get a permit for the project?
I've no idea!
I'm doing the same thing
Thanks, i'd be interested to see your progress. It took some doing so don't underestimate the amount of work! One word of advice, make sure you get your retaining wall posts in deep enough. I didn't and had one hell of a job pulling them straight and pinning them back. Also we found out this winter that the pool ended up sitting in about 4 inches of water as the sop level went up.
What did you do about the water? I'm getting ready to do this and a bit nervous. 🙂
@@christinafreer3907 it went eventually. Keeping our fingers crossed its not damaged the heater as it was left in place with a thermal blanket round it to protect from frost.
@@robonions maybe a small bilge pump placed at the deepest part would help?
@@christinafreer3907 did you get yours built?
Why not a normal inground? You already excavated.
Probably because of the outlandish price of inground installation. These Intex pools will last for many years when they're cared for. Looks like he gave himself room to remove and replace if necessary. Nice job!
@@KellieAnn71 outlandish is an understatement