How to Remove a Pool Ladder

In-ground pool ladders area anchored to the side of the pool.

Swimming pool ladders enable the swimmer to swiftly and easily exit and enter the pool. Pool ladders come in two common varieties. The A-frame ladder is the standard ladder used in above ground pools. The in-pool ladder is used in in-ground pools. A-frame ladders are held into place by gravity and weight added to the ladder bottom while in-pool ladders are anchored into the pool side or deck.

Things You'll Need

• Wrench

Instructions

A-frame Ladder Removal

1. Remove any weights from the ladder bottom. Move aside any sand bags or other weights laid across the ladder bottom.

2. Empty the ladder of any water. Most ladders have a cap near the ladder feet outside the pool. Remove the cap to drain any water inside the pool ladder and lessen its weight.

3. Pull back on the top of the ladder until the front ladder legs are near the surface or out of the water. Lift the ladder legs up and over the pool wall.

In-Pool Ladder Removal

1. Move any ladder feet or cuffs. Grab and slide any ladder feet or cuffs on the ladder arms up the ladder to reveal the anchor bolts.

2. Unscrew the anchor bolts. Unscrew the bolts, securing the ladder arms to the pool deck using a wrench or socket wrench.

3. Remove the ladder from the pool. Hold the ladder arms and lift the ladder up out of the anchor holes.

Tips & Warnings

• Spray the anchor bolts with a lubricant if they are too tight.

References

• Pool Center: Pool Ladder Info