Digging A Pool With A Shovel

Dig out the sod to clear the area.

Digging a pool with a shovel.

Wide rake and a lawn roller. Dig to the required depth moving the string and measuring again as necessary. I think this is a perfect sized pool for swimming and for children to learn to swim. Mark the underground utilities.

Taking a shovel of normal garden soil should take anywhere between 2 6 seconds setting up the shot and. Use the shovel to clean out the corners smooth the walls and make minor corrections. A sod cutter rented from a hardware store can help you clear large areas of grass with ease. Use a shovel to remove all the grass in the area where the pool will be installed.

If this is not done not only is it not safe but if you hit some utilities underground you will be fined and be responsible for the repair. Your pool looks fantastic you did an admirable job on the whole project. From this hole he makes a small swimming pool and a little underground room. Check the main dimensions to make sure the hole matches your design or the pool supplier s dig.

This is a pretty cool video. This guy starts with just a simple tool and digs a giant hole in the ground. It is deep enough to swim in but do not dive. In some areas it may be called something different like call before you dig or some other name but this is a law.

This pool is only 5 4 deep 26 8 long and 13 4 wide. Removing any rocks from the site is critical to ensure no damage is done to your pool liner and wide shovel will help you to dig out the bumps. If there were plants in the area dig down to get to any roots hidden under the soil. You can now support our channel.

Pick and a wide shovel. I think a rectangular pool is also the best shape. Also remove rocks and other debris. As you lay the board flat on the planned pool site it ll become immediately apparent which particular areas need to be flattened out.

Make sure you have provided space or extra depth for drains filters or pumps.