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You’ll need to budget for equipment $7,000 to $15.000, dirt disposal, gravel, plumbing, water, and more, but will save in the range of $8,000-$20,000. The greatest challenge with DIY fiberglass pools is ensuring that the pool shell is level within the National Fiberglass Association guidelines. Allow adequate time to set it with a crane service ($1,700 – $3,500)
Below is a rough expense estimate for these items:
One week’s excavation equipment rental: $2,500
One week’s excavation equipment rental: $2,500
Soil removal & disposal: $7,500
Crane: $1,700–$3,500
Water (trucked in): $700–$1,200
Backfill material: $1,800–$3,200
Miscellaneous plumbing: $700–$1,600
Pool equipment: $7,000–$16,000
Getting the pool level, which can be frustrating for first-time installers. Keep at it until you get it right.
Make sure to allow plenty of time to level the pool. If you’re having water delivered, allow a couple of hours before they arrive and allow extra time for the crane to wait on-site while you get the pool level.
There’s nothing more stressful than resetting a pool again and again while everyone’s waiting for you.
This can cause you to compromise and settle for a pool that’s not as level as it should be. Be patient and do the job right.
Another common issue is keeping a straight-wall pool straight. You’ll need to constantly monitor this when filling the pool and placing backfill.
Once you’ve set the pool, run a string line from corner to corner and keep it in position until the pool is full.
The pool will probably be fine if the wall bows in or out, but you’ll need to do some digging to straighten it again.