Things You'll Need:
- Pool ladder
- Measuring tape
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Step 1
Measure the distance from the ground to the top edge of the pool in the area that you want to place the ladder.
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Step 2
Decide which type of ladder to purchase. Ladder style steps or staircase style steps? Free-standing or installed on a deck? Stainless steel or plastic?
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Step 3
Purchase a ladder that is no more than 1 foot higher than the pool edge. A ladder that is too high is a safety concern and can tip.
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Step 1
Determine if your pool was built with ladder anchors. For pools without ladder anchors, go to Step 4.
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Step 2
Measure the distance between ladder anchors to determine how wide the ladder should be. Average pool ladders are around 18 inches wide.
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Step 3
Measure the distance from the top of the pool to the bottom of the pool. Purchase a ladder that will fit within this dimension and provide a comfortable step out of the water.
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Step 4
For pools without ladder anchors, purchase a drop-in staircase ladder.








