Application
Pool deck leveling
Pool decks sit on disturbed soil around the pool shell and are exposed to splash water, so settlement and gaps at the coping are common. Lifting can be an option for intact deck sections.
Why it settles
- Backfill settlement around the pool shell
- Splash and drainage water washing out fines
- Leaks in pool plumbing
Often suitable
- Deck sections dropped at joints
- Sections tilting toward the pool
Usually not suitable
- Decks with suspected plumbing leaks not yet repaired
- Decorative overlays that are delaminating
Risks, drainage and other considerations
- Pool lines and electrical bonding must be located before drilling
- A pool professional may need to be involved
- Joint and coping seal replacement is commonly needed
Lift or replace?
Lifting keeps the existing concrete, so it makes sense only when that concrete is worth keeping. If it is broken up, deteriorated or heaved, replacement is usually the better route. See lifting vs replacement and what affects cost.
Check before you ask
Use the free slab self-check, the area calculator or the photo checklist, then send the summary with your request. See also the visual guides.
Questions
Can lifting damage pool plumbing?
Drilling near buried lines is a real risk, which is why locating plumbing and bonding first is essential. Discuss this explicitly with any contractor.
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