Can I partially bury an above ground pool?

• <div><p>Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.</p></div>

How long does it take for pH to lower in a pool?

• <div><p>Once you use a pH decreaser, you can expect the pH to adjust in two to four hours. If you use a strong chemical like muriatic acid, it could take as little as an hour. Either way, it’s best to wait for a full turnover cycle before retesting. You want to make sure the chemical is completely dissolved and evenly distributed or you won’t have a stable pH level.</p></div>

Do I need a permit to install a plunge pool?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, most municipalities require you to get a permit when you build a pool. Whether or not you need a permit to install a plunge pool will depend on your local laws. It’s always better to check with your HOA and town clerk before digging for a new pool. Otherwise, violations could result in hefty fines. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need to shock my pool when I first fill it?

• <div><p>Yes, you will need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-shock-pool.htm">shock your pool</a> with high levels of chlorine or bromine when you first fill it to kill off bacteria and pathogens. You&rsquo;ll need to wait for the chlorine concentration to come back down to a safe level before swimming. After that, you can test and maintain the chlorine and other levels as normal. The only exception to this is if you get pool water delivered by a professional. In that case, the water might come pretreated, so you might not need to shock it. </p></div>

Q: Can you put too much salt in a pool?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to put too much salt in your saltwater pool, and doing so can cause a number of problems, including corroding metal parts and causing the chlorinator to stop working correctly. In general, slightly elevated salt levels won&rsquo;t cause serious problems beyond salty-tasting water, but you should dilute the water in a pool with extremely high salt levels to prevent damage to its components.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2026
After being let down numerous times by a company that kept promising to start a project for 3 weeks, I reached out to Total Ground Solutions. It was a risk, but as soon as I talked with Cooper, I felt very comfortable. He came to see the area, made some excellent suggestions, and I knew he was...
Total Ground Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in July 2026
Everything was done right, easy and smooth. From the guy who came out and give the price, to the install. In addition to doing a great job, it was really important to us that all of the nails were picked up from the yard because we have small children who play outside constantly. The installer...
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Reviewed in July 2025
Haulin Install did a tremendous job putting my son’s play set together. I reached out about a quote and he got back to me shortly after. He was professional and prompt during install and went above and beyond to answer all my questions. I highly recommend if anyone’s looking for play set...
Haulin Install, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Ground Zero Home Inspections provided a comprehensive and detailed inspection report that was easy to understand and provided valuable information.
Ground Zero Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2022
This company offers so much more than pool service. Gary will teach you the fundamentals of caring for your home pool. Superior find .
GET Pool Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Philip is the most genuine sales person I have ever dealt with! With over 45 years and 7 different homes of ownership, I've not found another sales person like him! He's so upfront, honest and humble! The blind choices for style and color are a wide variety. The quality is unsurpassed...
The Blind Guy of Wisconsin, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
My windows were so inefficient I couldn’t get the temperature above 63° in the winter. I used to put plastic on the windows and the wind would blow the plastic. Lol. Also there was a significant sound improvement living near Highway 441. Installation was bing bang boom and finished within a...
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Top-Rated Above ground pool installation pros in Harrison - Updated Nov 2026

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Serving Harrison, WI and surrounding areas

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Serving Harrison, WI and surrounding areas

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HVAC, general repairs, maintenance, Lawn care, mold clean-up and Remodeling, Debris Removal, Final Cleanings plus more. We have been in business since 1982.

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GET Pool Services, LLC

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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Harrison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"Gary has so much knowledge that he is willing to share and to make your time spent on pool cleaning to a minimum. He does a great job and will have him back for our first pool closing with the new salt water pool he put in. Friends comment how clean the pool is and how great their skin feels. We spend almost no time cleaning our pool now. Highly recommend!!!"

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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Harrison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"wen't great the repair person wen't above and beyond things and showed my wife some things to help us ."

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Jim Binner Pool and Spa Services L.L.C.

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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Harrison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and takes pride in the services we provide to our residential and commercial clients. We specialize in pool maintenance and weekly, monthy, or other routinely scheduled services. We provide free estimates, and you will find us to be competitively priced. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Install Above Ground Pools FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you will need to shock your pool with high levels of chlorine or bromine when you first fill it to kill off bacteria and pathogens. You’ll need to wait for the chlorine concentration to come back down to a safe level before swimming. After that, you can test and maintain the chlorine and other levels as normal. The only exception to this is if you get pool water delivered by a professional. In that case, the water might come pretreated, so you might not need to shock it.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Once you use a pH decreaser, you can expect the pH to adjust in two to four hours. If you use a strong chemical like muriatic acid, it could take as little as an hour. Either way, it’s best to wait for a full turnover cycle before retesting. You want to make sure the chemical is completely dissolved and evenly distributed or you won’t have a stable pH level.

Generally speaking, most municipalities require you to get a permit when you build a pool. Whether or not you need a permit to install a plunge pool will depend on your local laws. It’s always better to check with your HOA and town clerk before digging for a new pool. Otherwise, violations could result in hefty fines.

Yes, it’s possible to put too much salt in your saltwater pool, and doing so can cause a number of problems, including corroding metal parts and causing the chlorinator to stop working correctly. In general, slightly elevated salt levels won’t cause serious problems beyond salty-tasting water, but you should dilute the water in a pool with extremely high salt levels to prevent damage to its components.

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