How Soil Type Can Impact Your Inground Pool Installation

An inground pool is a valuable investment that not only enhances the aesthetic of your backyard but also its functionality. Since summer is around the corner, many homeowners are beginning to plan their inground pool installation. Before doing so, however, it is crucial to assess the state of your backyard, including your soil type, as this can significantly impact pool installation. Although it may seem odd, the type of soil found in your backyard can affect the costs, structural integrity and timeline of your pool. When you work with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs, our team will conduct a thorough inspection of your backyard to ensure that the soil type is sufficient for installation. Call now to start planning your pool installation, or visit our store online or in person to shop for all your must-have pool supplies.

Why Soil Type Matters for Inground Pool Installation

As the name suggests, inground pools are installed in the ground of your backyard. In order to facilitate installation, the ground in your backyard must be dug up to make space for the pool. As a result, your soil must be able to support your pool without crumbling, eroding or becoming compromised. Before installing your pool, the soil should be assessed for drainage and stability to ensure that your pool and pool supplies will remain safe and structurally sound well into the future.

Common Soil Types and Their Impact on Pool Installation

There are a few soil varieties that you may find in your backyard. Some are more effective for inground pool installation than others. 

Sandy Soil

Sandy soil is made up of many larger, gritty particles that resemble sand. The grit of the soil allows excellent drainage and water permeability. However, the tiny, sandy particles can shift very easily, compromising the structural integrity of your pool. Overall, this soil type is not ideal for pool installation, but it could potentially be compacted to allow for better structural integrity.

Clay Soil

Clay soil is made of highly dense particles, making it an excellent soil variety. However, this soil type absorbs and retains water very well, causing it to expand when wet and contract when wet. This expansion and contraction can cause the soil to move and contract, which can compromise your pool’s structure.

Loamy Soil

Loamy soil is a well-balanced mixture of sandy, clay and rock soils. This soil variety offers excellent water drainage without becoming overly compacted. It also maintains its structure even when exposed to water or pressure. This makes loamy soil the ideal choice for pool inground installation.

Install Your Custom Inground Pool with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs

Your soil composition is essential for effective inground pool installation. Without a well-balanced soil mixture, the ground around your pool can shift or drain ineffectively. To ensure that your pool remains structurally sound for years to come, you need to ensure that your backyard contains loamy soil. If you are unsure as to what soil type your backyard contains, Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs will guide you through the pool installation process.

Call now to book an initial consultation to start planning your pool for summer 2025. 

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