So far I have managed to line up vermiculite in the area for about 21 dollars for 4 cu ft. I also have put a pool float on order.
I ordered a 28/28 liner and foam with some liner lock. Should be delivered next week.
Right now I'm just a little worried about how bad the wall structure will be when I get to look at it.
My rationale for do it myself was, "would I take 1000 to 1500 hundred dollars to have a wrinkle or two in my liner?