Questions about leveling

[matt4x4]

You really can't get anymore accurate that a water level, yes it's basic, but it's correct - always! A transum can still be out of whack - lots of user error can happen unless you know how to use one well.

[Trimom]

Thanks for everyone's help with the leveling info.

Here is the update: I QUIT!!!

We are in Middle Tennessee and I have hard packed red clay. After spending 7 hours and getting about 3 sq ft. leveled, I relized we could not do this part ourselves. A guy with a skid steerer will be here in the morning. He is a friend of a friend, has done several pool installs and is giving us a REALLY good rate.

I'm looking forward to being done with dirt.

[hrsdennis]

Sounds like way to much fun Trimom, hope things go better with the heavy machinery.

So right Matt, nothing is more accurate than water itself. I have seen one of those tubes used once but never could really get a hold of the idea for my purpose. Something about teaching an old dog new tricks.

Later, Dennis

[matt4x4]

Trimom - had you mentioned clay I would have told you to throw in the towel, I also got a skidsteer in to level mine - same reason, I'd still be at it if I didn't 3 yrs later!

[CarlD]

Sometimes, it's just worth it to out-source the work.