Leveling a Sloped Concrete Pad for Above-Ground Pool

Large concrete pad slopes 1+ foot. Wants to set up large surface pool. Asks about leveling systems or pad modification.

No Reliable "System" Exists

Clarification: This sounds like a "Doughboy" style above-ground pool (not portable spa). 12'x16'x4' pool = ~24 tons. Concrete damage and pool failure likely on uneven slab.

Standard Installation Requires Sand Bed

Industry standard: level sand bed on grade. Links provided for proper installation guides.

Options on Existing Concrete

• Sand leveling course on concrete—pool may "creep" downhill (24 tons is unstoppable)
• Pour concrete leveling overlay—expensive for 12+ inches

Neither is recommended. Proper installation on prepared grade is safer and often cheaper.

~Marc