We are buying a house where the inground pool has been filled in with dirt and we want to make it a woring poo

The was filled with dirt and is now being used as a flower gardern area, however the pump and lines are all still there we want to know if it is possible to uncover or remove the dirt and make this a working pool again

We are buying a house where the inground pool has been filled in with dirt and we want to make it a woring poo
It would be beneficial if you could get in touch with the previous owners and ask a few questions. Generally before a pool is "killed" the floor is knocked out (holes put in it) to accomodate drainage. Otherwise, over time, it will get a lot of water in it and become squishy/stagnant. Then the decking is removed and dumped in the pool shell. Then dirt is brought in to fill it. Sure would be a shame to get it unearthed and find holes all in it. They can be repaired and new decking installed, along with new plumbing lines, tile, etc. But the cost is going to be somewhat more than building a new pool from scratch. A lot more.
Reply:You might talk to a pool company about this. It is probably going to need resurfacing and a lot of other work. I don't know how much you want to spend, but pool stuff runs into a lot of money quickly. My sister and her husband spend a small fortune on their pool.
Reply:Talk to a pool company in your area. There may have been problems somewhere and the owner didn't tell you or didn't know so have a knowledgeable person look at it
Reply:I think yes, try man
Reply:Yes you can...with alot of work! If it is tiled, make sure all the tiles are in place and not loose once it's dug out. Double check with the owners to make sure it was working, before being filled! Once cleaned out...call a pool contractor and have them inspect it for any minor damage.
Reply:Maybe there was a reason for filling the pool with dirt.

Excessive leaks for one. I know of a mate of mine who filled his perfectly good pool with concrete ($$$) after the tragic drowning of his twin daughters.
Reply:Get a pool company to take a look.



The problem would be whether the lines are still working, and that would involve digging the openings up and doing air testing.
Reply:Two of the best days of my life were the day my pool was installed and the workers turned it over to us. The second best day was the day we filled it with dirt. Both days were within three years of each other.



Be careful what you wish for.
Reply:Dig it out and clean well!