How much extra yard room is needed for 24' AG install?

[matt4x4]

Don't assume anything, in most cases they will only do what is necessary to get a level surface, digging out problem grass is above and beyond that.
I'd be hitting that stuff with some roundup about 2-3 weeks prior to the pool install since Roundup requires sunlight and actively growing vegetation to work.

[hrsdennis]

Mike, I agree, don’t assume. The thirty foot I was talking about was after the ground prep and installation. To keep the grass out of the pool for ever a three foot area, grass free, around the pool is needed. To keep the pool from shifting this three foot area should be at least the level of the pool before any drop offs occur.

I was just talking about your final desired outcome, not what you have now. Discuss with the installers about removing grass and leveling ground out beyond the pool area. Also discuss ground treatment and guaranties regarding grass growth.

Later, Dennis

[mjs31]

Mike, I agree, don’t assume. The thirty foot I was talking about was after the ground prep and installation. To keep the grass out of the pool for ever a three foot area, grass free, around the pool is needed. To keep the pool from shifting this three foot area should be at least the level of the pool before any drop offs occur.

I was just talking about your final desired outcome, not what you have now. Discuss with the installers about removing grass and leveling ground out beyond the pool area. Also discuss ground treatment and guaranties regarding grass growth.

Later, Dennis

Thanks everyone. I am still hitting the grass with concentrated round up. I should not have said assume...I will talk with them when they stop by early next week prior to install.

Thanks