Can I install an aboveground pool on any surface?

• <div><p>You can install an aboveground pool on various surfaces, including dirt, sand, concrete, and grass. You can’t install a pool on an uneven surface, though, so be sure to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-level-ground-for-pool.htm">level the ground before building your pool</a>. You also can’t install your pool on top of a rocky surface. Three or 4 inches of smooth sand or soil is the ideal surface to go under an aboveground pool.</p></div>

Is it less expensive to dig your own pool?

• <div><p>While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-yard-leveling-cost.htm">cost of leveling your lawn for your pool</a> or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.</p></div>

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They were exactly as advertised, their prep work was excellent and they went over and above to make the job the high light the neighborhood. I’ll hire them again in about 15 years
CertaPro of Southern Montana
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Reviewed in May 2026
They cleaned out two beds in front of the house , put down new fabric, planted roses, and installed river rock. Looks good!
The Grounds Guys of Bozeman
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Reviewed in January 2025
Oasis Landscaping went above and beyond for our ambulance service by responding to our last-minute call for snow removal. They cleared our parking lot quickly and efficiently, ensuring we could promptly respond to emergency calls. Their professionalism and reliability were outstanding?highly...
Oasis Landscape & Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Allen Garcia cleared out four buildings and a large backyard of old equipment, brush, lumber and more. Allen worked above and beyond and through it all maintained a pleasant, professional attitude. I highly recommend Allen Garcia of Bozeman Junk Removal.
Garcia Hauling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
This company was extremely professional. The install was fast and efficient. They hauled away the old furnace boxes and anything related to the job.
Home Front Heating & Cooling LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Ryan did some tile work, trim carpentry work and wood flooring installation as well.
Oliver Construction
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Reviewed in December 2022
Mike, Tony and crew did just what we talked about at the beginning. They did it while having to move a lot of stuff around in the garage throughout the project, and left it all clean and able to park our cars in the garage each night - a real benefit. They sheet rocked, taped and painted the...
Paragon Montana
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Reviewed in October 2022
For the past four years Brian and his crew has did a Spring Clean up and de-thatching of our lawn. Each year has been as good as the last. Common Ground takes pride in their work and it's greatly appreciated on our part.
Common Ground Landscape Maintenance
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Reviewed in March 2022
Installation was great. Very timely and company very professional.
Renewal by Andersen of Montana
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Reviewed in February 2022
Peter and Josiah do it all. On a recent project, they fine-tuned the driveway, completely recontoured a sloped site, installed a specialty ground-to-air heat transfer system, built trails, installed culverts and waterlines among other things. They are very conscientious and focused on getting...
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"The tech was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to satisfy us. Our faucet was broken would not attach to the sink as the copper seal broke to the water lines."

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"One oven doesn't work at all ( my choice, see above), the "working" oven was never calibrated properly so using it is hit or miss. It's time to call American Home Shield to see about replacing the entire unit. I'm waiting to finish other home projects before calling them. I don't know if I'll request Greenway again."

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Install Above Ground Pools questions, answered by experts

When looking into fiberglass vs. concrete pools, you will notice a big price difference. A fiberglass pool costs $15,000 to $75,000, whereas a concrete pool costs $35,000 to $100,000. While concrete pools are customizable, fiberglass is faster to install and requires less maintenance. Additionally, you can expect to pay $25,000 to maintain a concrete pool over a ten-year span. On the other hand, a fiberglass pool only requires basic maintenance like testing water levels and cleaning.

Pool concrete or gunite can take several weeks to cure, or an average of 30 days, before workers can resume construction. Additional work and finishes push the time to build a pool out of concrete to between three and six months. There are many types of pools that take far less time, so keep these in mind if you're on a short timeline.

You can install an aboveground pool on various surfaces, including dirt, sand, concrete, and grass. You can’t install a pool on an uneven surface, though, so be sure to level the ground before building your pool. You also can’t install your pool on top of a rocky surface. Three or 4 inches of smooth sand or soil is the ideal surface to go under an aboveground pool.

You can make your pool accessible to people with disabilities or mobility issues by adding a sloped entrance to the pool and including handrails at all entry and exit points. A pool lift, though expensive, makes it especially easy for people with all levels of mobility to enter and exit a pool safely. Upgrading your whole home to be more accommodating? Here are several tips to make your home more accessible for those with disabilities or those aging in place.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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