If the ground where you want to install a pool slopes, then you have a bit of a headache. Traditional pools need to go in flat. This doesn't mean that you can't have the pool of your dreams, you just have to be a bit flexible and look for the right fix. What are your options?

1. Build up the Ground

If your ground slopes down or up, then you can't stick in a regular pool and hope for the best. The water will follow the slope. One way to solve this problem is to deal with the slope itself. Some people bring earth into their garden or backyards and use it to even out sloped areas if they have enough space around their allocated pool space.

So, if your garden slopes down, you would build up the slope from the bottom until it is flat and even. You then have the right foundations to start building your pool.

2. Build a Retaining Wall

While building up sloped ground can be effective, this may not be the route you want to take. If your garden runs gently down and gives you a great view, then you might not like how it will look when you make it all flat. You could lose some view and end up with a higher garden than you want.

As an alternative, you can build a retaining wall at the lower end of the pool's ground. The wall will support the pool as if the ground were flat. Typically, you won't lose as much ground here to the levelling process. So, this is a useful solution if you're short on space or don't want to build up your land.

3. Build an Infinity Pool

Some pools work on sloping ground without a problem. For example, an infinity pool needs some slope in its construction to give the effect of water running over its edge. Its channel also needs to sit out of sight under the infinity edge to collect and reuse water. If your garden slopes down over a view, then an infinity pool becomes even more attractive. You really will feel like you're sitting or swimming close to nature.

Plus, an infinity pool may become more cost-effective if you have a slope to deal with. If you install a regular pool, you'll have to pay extra to even out the slope or build a retaining wall. Your preparation costs could be lower with an infinity option if your garden already has a slope.

To learn more, contact local infinity pool builders.