I'm sure everyone remembers the pool. This pool was probably put in about 25-30 years ago and like most things 25-30 years old, it needed attention. We were ok with keeping the pool as long as it was cheaper to keep it then to deal with it, but last year, this happened.
The liner sprung a leak! We did attempt to patch it, (by we, I mean Mark) but it didn't take. It was time.
It is not all that easy to fill in a pool. It is more then just dumping a bunch of dirt in. You want to make sure it is done correctly so you don't end up with a mud pit or a sink hole. You also need to be aware of all the electrical aspects and plumbing. We hired a local general contractor to get all this done. It ended up costing slightly more than a new liner. Maybe more than slightly, but definitely cheaper than renovating it!
First thing is first. They rip up all the pool parts, the deck, etc, and throw it in the hole with some dirt.
Big trucks are everywhere! We needed fill dirt and rocks!
The dirt and rocks are mixed together and then mixed into the hole.
Eventually, everything is flattened out with dirt on top.
It is so flat!
The graders also put down grass seed and hay. This whole process took about two and a half days. We also had an electrician come out and some one else to do some touch up work on the retaining wall.
So, it does seem strange to spend so much money getting rid of something. But it is so nice to not have to worry about the pool! The pool was not in use last summer and we really didn't miss it. The kids are excited about the promised tree house. Hope we can get to that soon!
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