What causes an inground pool to pop up?

If a water line breaks or leaks under or near a pool the soil may become fully saturated over time. When the saturation reaches a point, that there is sufficient water under the pool, it may cause the pool to float or pop up.

How do I stop my pool from popping up?

Can you fix a pool that has popped up?

Answer: You have several choices. The best solution is to remove both the deck around the pool and the screen enclosure (if the pool is screened). Then disconnect all electrical and plumbing attachments, drain and lift the existing pool, dig, re-level and reinstall the pool to the proper grade.

How common is pool popping?

Thankfully, the pool pop up rarely happens. In fact, it's an extremely rare occurrence, and it usually happens when there's a major flooding event or hurricane in the area, which saturates the ground and creates a super high water table.

Do swimming pools pop out of the ground?

This is the number one myth aimed at fiberglass pools and it is simply not true! For the record, any pool can pop out of the ground, even concrete, if not properly installed or maintained.

Pool that popped out of the ground

Will an inground pool collapse without water?

Most inground fiberglass and concrete pools are built structurally to withstand the weight of the dirt against them when drained. However, if the groundwater is high enough, it can push the entire pool out of the ground. The pool shell acts like a ship and floats up in the groundwater.

Can pools sink?

Concrete pools are more likely to sink or shift. A sinking or shifting pool is the worst possible outcome. With excavation required to fix, homeowner's insurance may or may not cover the repair. The cost to repair a sinking or shifting pool could run into thousands of dollars or could be a total loss.

How do you drain a inground pool without it popping up?

To take extra measures to avoid the pool pop up, make sure your drainage hose is long enough to reach the sewer cleanout (or wherever your local authority asks you to drain your water). And just in case any other drainage problems occur, direct the drainage hose downhill from the pool.

What is a pool pop up?

A pool pop-up occurs when a pool “floats” out of the ground because of the hydrostatic pressure of ground water seeping into the pool excavation under the pool shell.

How long can an inground pool sit empty?

How long can you leave a pool empty? Well, the minimum amount of time possible in order to minimize the risk of serious damage. Most issues that require a pool drain will take at least a day or two to resolve, but it's recommended to not let it sit empty for any extended period of time.

How often should pool be drained?

Except for emergencies (which we will discuss momentarily), home pools typically only need to be drained once every two or three years. Commercial pools, if properly maintained and serviced, should be drained and the water replaced annually.

What does a hydrostatic valve in a pool do?

What is a Hydrostatic Relief Valve? The hydrostatic relief valve or HRV is designed to maintain the pressure between the water in the pool and the water in the ground. This is important in Florida and other areas with a high water table.

Can pool overflow rain?

The pool will only overflow by the amount of rain in excess of the amount of rain needed to fill the pool to the top. So if your pool is the normal 3” below the top, the rain would need to exceed 3” before any additional rain would be available to overflow onto the deck.

How do I know if my pool has a leak?

Where does water go when pool leaks?

The pressurized plumbing system pumps water back to the pool after it has passed through the filter. The filtered water returns to the pool through the jet (or return) inlets. The plumbing that returns the water from the filter to the pool is often referred to as return plumbing.

What causes pool walls to collapse?

A common cause of pool collapse is a build up of snow, rainwater, and ice on the pool's cover. The weight of the elements can be too heavy for the pool walls to contain, causing them to fracture and collapse.

Why do people not drain their pool?

First of all, you do not want to completely drain your pool because it can cause problems of its own. Your pool is made to have water in it. When your pool is empty, it is more vulnerable to damage. From debris, to dry rot, and everything in between, an empty pool just isn't protected.

Can you leave an empty pool up all winter?

You may naturally assume it's best to completely drain your pool of water for the winter months, because you fear the water will freeze and cause damage. Actually, it's not good to leave your pool empty when the weather gets cold.

Is it bad if an inground pool overflows?

You don't need to drain your pool, as there is no risk to your pool by it being full. The only thing you lose with a pool filled to the rim is your skimmer's surface cleaning action. Overall, it still draws water and the equipment is just fine.

Should I turn off pool pump when raining?

If your pool pump manufacturer has declared your pump is rain safe, you can leave it on in rainfall. Nevertheless, during a thunderstorm, it is highly recommended that you switch off and unplug your pool pump to prevent any costly and irreversible damages to your pool equipment.

What happens if pool water is too high?

If the level is higher than that, it may slow or even stop debris from being pulled into the skimmer box through the plate or valve. This means that there will be floating debris left on your pool water surface as a result.

How do I know if my hydrostatic valve is leaking?

How much does it cost to replace a hydrostatic valve?

Pool contractors can charge hundreds of dollars to remove and replace a hydrostatic valve. That is completely unacceptable. The valves only cost around $20 and take a minute to replace.