ProGuard Backyards
Section: Above-Ground Pools

Above-ground pools in Syracuse & Central NY

An above-ground pool gets your family swimming for a fraction of the price of an inground pool, and it can go in quickly. We handle the site prep, install and start-up.

What's included in an install

  • Measuring and choosing the right spot in your yard
  • Leveling the ground and preparing the base
  • Assembling the pool, liner, pump and filter
  • Filling, start-up and showing you how to take care of it

Above-ground or inground?

Not sure which fits your budget? Ask us for prices on both and we'll walk you through it honestly.

Above-groundFiberglass inground
Upfront priceLowerHigher
Install timeDaysA few weeks
Lifespan10–15 years (liner sooner)Decades
Adds to home valueNot usuallyOften
LookSits on top of the yardBuilt into the landscape

Picking the right size

Round pools from 15 to 24 feet across and ovals up to about 18 by 33 are the most common. Think about how many people will swim at once, how much yard you want to keep and where the sun hits in the afternoon. We'll mark the spot with you before anything is ordered.

Making it last

  • A proper sand or foam base and a level footprint
  • A good liner thickness for our winters
  • Closing it correctly every fall, including the skimmer and return lines
  • A winter cover with an air pillow to handle ice and snow

Common questions

Do I need a permit for an above-ground pool?+

In most towns around Syracuse, yes. Pools deeper than 24 inches usually need a permit and a code-compliant barrier. We'll tell you what your town requires.

Can I put it on a sloped yard?+

Small slopes can be leveled. For bigger slopes we'll look at the yard and give you options.

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