What can I do with an inground pool we can't use?
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It would probably be cheaper to get a couple of loads of soil to fill it in.
https://www.trulia.com/blog/6-genius-new-uses-for-an-old-swimming-pool/
50 ideas here:
http://www.gracelinks.org/blog/5636/50-alternative-uses-for-your-empty-pool
My neighbors filled theirs in with dirt. At first it was used for gardening, then as the soil stopped sinking they added grass. Now you can't tell anything used to be there.
HI. I've seen a round inground pool made into a bbq area. Sorry can't remember the program.
Plumbing was dug into allow drainage.
Bricks unlaid from around pool made into steps and a feature retaining wall. And laid Bricks on the pool floor.
Etc.cut back some of the fencing, added seating and plants.
Could look into a landscaping place that could give ideas maybe.
Friends fill theirs in with soil and gravel. converted it into a patio. Cheaper then anything in the links Mogie5757 provided.
Oh I see its a bit of a challenge by the looks.
For safety reasons... filling it in would be the best option... many cities have ordinances that require pools to either be kept full as a pool... and not green ones.... or filled in with gravel and dirt..... you could convert it into a 'greenhouse" type planting area.... but... you would need to bust holes in the bottom for good drainage... you could do that, partially fill it with gravel and dirt... and make a sunken fire pit area....and make the rim the seating... BUT the drop off should be only about 18 inches or so... again for safety reasons
That pool can be saved u can have a layer of gunnite sprayed on it people spend $30,000.00 for that size pool
Agree with Vickie-- I'd try to save it - pump it out, cover it and put a safety temporary platic or wire roll fence around it with caution tape to save you from any liability- till you can afford to have it sealed. You won't regret it, if a pool is your dream!
Make into.a pond fish.and.plants they.are.great
I saw a daycare turn one into a play area with all kinds of tunnels and bridges! The very edge they put some railing and then the concrete around it was where they rode tricycles and skated! Brilliant idea!
Couldn't you clean it really well. Maybe with pressure washer then paint or add new liner? I would love to have a pool for those warm jumid days, so I would try to save it.
You may take a look to some ideas on Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.com/ltbladen57/repurposed-swimming-pool/