ABOUT SEMI-INGROUND POOLS

SEMI-INGROUND pools, which are sometimes referred to as Onground Pools, are INGROUND pools that are raised out of the ground. They use the same strong 14G galvanized steel panels like INGROUND pools. The multiple heavy panels come in various sizes ranging from 3’ to 8’ wide and are bolted together to form the shape of the pool. There are various depths of SEMI-INGROUND pools from 42” panels to 60” panels, very similar to an INGROUND pool. This makes them much stronger than a typical ABOVEGROUND pool that only use a one-piece thin corrugated wall. These are NOT aboveground pools dug into the ground. The cost for a SEMI-INGROUND POOL is a little less than an INGROUND because we are not including a concrete deck. They are all custom ordered and do not come in pre-fab kits.

You would choose a SEMI-INGROUND pool if you were wanting to have a top-quality pool but want to built your own wood or composite deck around it. We offer our SEMI-INGROUND pools as flat bottoms, but you may upgrade to a deep end.

HOW ARE SEMI-INGROUND POOLS INSTALLED?

We excavate the ground with a mini-excavator and the SEMI-INGROUND is sunken into the ground about 2’-3’. Depending on panel height, the finished pool height is about 1’ - 2’ above grade. After the excavation, we install CONCRETE PILES under all our SEMI-INGROUND pools that make them incredibly strong and help prevent shifting and heaving. Then we set-up, level and bolt the steel wall panels together. After the panels are assembled, we then pour a CONCRETE FOOTING around and under the walls, so they are locked in and become a solid permanent installation.

This is much different than an ABOVEGROUND pool that just sits on the ground and floats up and down with land heaving. In Winnipeg, because of our frost heave, ABOVEGROUND pools will shift up and down. This may cause issues with the liner getting pinched under the wall and may tear the liner.  Plus, the consistent movement of the pool may cause buckling of the pool walls. Therefore, a typical ABOVEGROUND pool adds very little value when you sell your home. Do not confuse ABOVEGROUND pools with SEMI-INGROUND pools because they are not the same thing. SEMI-INGROUND pools are like INGROUND pools that add value to your home because they are permanent and substantial just like INGROUND Pools.  

Once the walls are up we trowel the floor and install the liner. The plumbing lines and equipment is installed the same time. We hire professional electricians and gas fitters to complete the pool equipment installation. Once everything is running, we vacuum the pool, add the salt and show you how it all works! 

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MODERN RECTANGLE SEMI-INGROUND

The Modern Rectangle VOS Semi-Inground comes with an Interior Corner VOS - Vinyl Over Step. You may upgrade the corner step yo a FULL WIDTH STEP. There are 3 options FULL WIDTH, STEP & LEDGE COMBO and CORNER STEP & BENH COMBO. The step is built from steel and finished with concrete tops. The vinly liner is a upgraded top a 30 Gauge vinyl and is installed over the steps and ledge. Like all our Semi-Inground pools this has a flat bottom, but you may upgrade the pool to a deep end. The Modern Rectangle VOS is available in 4 wall panels heights: 42”, 48”, 54” and 60”. There is a liner retainer style of coping so you must install a 6” flat board on top of the steel. Like all Semi-Inground pools this is ready for your deck.  We do not install wood decks.  

MODERN RECTANGLE VOS STEP OPTIONS

STANDARD SIZES:

STANDARD SIZES: 10’x20’, 12’x24’, 14’x28’, 15’x30’, 16’x32’, 16’x36’, 18’x36’, 20’x40’
CUSTOM SIZES: Available Upon Request
WALL PANELS: 42”, 48”, 54”, 60”