Aboveground Swimming Pools

Still others turn to these pools due to its low installation cost.

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Pretty much, normal pool tips are applicable to an aboveground and inground swimming pool. Aboveground pool parts are very easy to come by and are usually equal to or less in price than regular in ground swimming pools.

Benefits Of Aboveground Swimming Pools

1. Fun for you and you family
2. Socialize with friends and neighbors
3. Easier installation, maintenance, and repairs
4. Easy swimming pool lights installation
5. Less debris in the pool from leaves and grass clippings.

It's also more difficult for animals to gain access, especially dogs, cats, and even skunks.

6. Great solution for a smaller backyard or where the water table seems a bit high.

Locations such as the Northwest where 35-40 inches of rain per year is not uncommon, so many people prefer above ground pools.

7. In many cities an above ground pool in not considered a permanent structure so your property taxes may not go up.

Check with your local officials for your specific rules and regulations.

8. Different construction patterns and liners are available
9. May be able to sell your pool and upgrade to a newer one

Another nice deal for some people is that they can be portable, so if you move you can take your pool with you. If you get tired of it simply fold it up and put it away or sell it to a friend. Just be sure it doesn't leak.

Small swimming pools, kiddie pools, and lap pools are also available if space is limited.

Negatives Of An Aboveground Swimming Pool

1. If you're a serious swimmer, an aboveground pool may not be right for you
2. Size restrictions

3. "Deep end" is usually no more than 4-5 feet
4. Usually no diving board, slide, or fancy waterfalls
5. Harder to lap swim due to its restrictive size
6. May not be able to have an above ground swimming pool designed to match your backyard or the design of your house

If you are an aboveground swimming pool owner, you may find this style of pool offers a certain flexibility that you may not find in a regular in ground swimming pool. Installation is fairly easy, if you're not the one doing the installation.

You might even consider what is called a "soft-side", inflatable, or portable swimming pool.


The days are gone when you were stuck with a big rectangle full of water. Aboveground pools offer so much more these days, although your choices of shapes is pretty limited, usually you'll find either round or oval shaped aboveground swimming pools.

Most people I have talked to and most aboveground pools I've installed are round pools about 24 ft. in diameter, although I've seem some pretty nice sized oval pools that are as large as 21 ft. X 41 ft.

And let's be honest, not everyone has a nice 3 or 4 acre backyard to put an Olympic size pool. These pools normally range anywhere from $2000-$4000, depending on the model, type of filtration system, and any accessories and safety features such as swimming pool ladders that you may want.

The best thing you can do is to locate a reputable dealer in your area that specialize in above ground swimming pools.

Aboveground Swimming Pool Sizes And Prices

These are some of the aboveground swimming pool sizes and prices you may find out there in pool land.

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