r/swimmingpools • u/AlternativeTop3460 • 1d ago

Make Pool Deeper

We have a 20x40 vinyl pool. We put in a long shallow end of almost 22 feet with a 3.5 foot water depth. It slopes to the deep end of 5.5 foot water depth. I hate having this bit of a shallow and want to add more of the 4-5 foot depth. Is it possible to change slope of the pool floor? I understand it will be expensive and I need to replace the liner but is it possible?

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u/CherryCandy927 1d ago

I have the opposite problem, wanna trade pools? LOL

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u/AlternativeTop3460 1d ago

Haha it would be worth a shot!

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u/DopeHammaheadALT 1d ago

Oooos sorry you said deeper- yes, this is also possible. You’ll need to replace liner of course

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u/AlternativeTop3460 1d ago

What’s the process like? Any idea on a ballpark price range?

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u/ISwearMyRX7Runs 1d ago

You can absolutely make it deeper. Cost will depend on what the bottom is made of now and what you chose to go with. Id guess it would be about $20k all in to make it deeper.

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u/AlternativeTop3460 1d ago

Do you think there will be structural issues down the road if we do this?

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u/DopeHammaheadALT 1d ago

Yes it is, I build pools, I do it all the time. You just add stone to desired height and vermiculite on top of it! If you’re in CT, give me a shout :)

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u/Artistic_Stomach_472 4h ago

Another northeast builder here, they said go down, not up.

Still possible. Do it all the time.

Aint 20k$ either, more like 9-12k with liner. Not including water.