How to Level for Your Stock Tank Pool

• Pick your spot

  • Shade

    • Consider how much shade your pool will get. This will help you keep it cool in summer months.

    • However, if placing under a tree, make sure you have a plan to cover to pool to keep it clean and protect your equipment!

    • If you are placing the pool on a pre-existing patio, be advised most are graded way from the house so waterline will not be level. 

  •  Level

    • The area your pool goes on needs to be flat with minimal to no slope

    • Remove any large rocks and anything that could damage the tank or cause lumps

  •  Proximity to power

    • You will need a standard outdoor GFCI within 6 feet of the pool

  • Proximity to side of house/fence for heated pools

    • If you are purchasing a heated package, you will need a mounting surface for the heater within 6 feet of the pool (such as the side of the house or a fence)

  • Decks

    • We do not install on decks unless there is confirmation that they were specifically built to hold that much weight (the weight of a filled tank is 6,000 to 10,000 lbs—heavier than a car!)

• Draw out your area

  • You can use a string half the diameter of your pool to draw a circle

  • Place stakes or use spray paint to mark your outline to reference as you level

• Level area

  • Options for leveling are to dig high areas down or bring low areas up using dirt or sand

  • To level with sand, it takes approximately 8 bags of play sand to level 1-inch for an 8-foot pool

  • Tamp sand down as much as possible with tamper or board to compact and make sturdy base

• Check level

  • Use a straight-as-possible 8’ board with long level on top, check in all directions