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Summer feels like it’s already in full swing, and maybe you’re thinking your window for a backyard pool has closed. It hasn’t.

An above ground pool can go in fast, and you can be swimming in your own backyard before the season winds down. No demolition, no months-long wait, no summer spent watching your neighbors have all the fun.

If you’ve been putting off the idea of a pool because inground pool construction sounds like a huge undertaking, an above ground pool is your answer. Let’s talk about why now is still a great time to jump in, and what to look for in a Doughboy or Embassy pool.

Why an Above Ground Still Makes Sense in July

You don’t need a permit process that drags on for weeks. You also don’t need to tear up your yard. An above ground pool installs in a fraction of the time an inground pool takes, and that means fewer weekends spent waiting and more weekends spent floating.

Above ground pools have also come a long way from the flimsy backyard setups you might remember from childhood. Today’s Doughboy and Embassy pools are built with heavy-gauge steel walls, reinforced frames, and liners designed to handle years of sun, splashing, and cannonballs. You get real durability without the real estate commitment of an inground build.

Doughboy & Embassy: Built to Last

Doughboy has been a name in above ground pools for decades, and that reputation comes from the way these pools are engineered. The steel wall construction stands up to Kansas wind and weather, and the resin components resist rust and corrosion better than older all-metal designs.

You get a pool that looks sharp and holds up season after season.

Doughboy pools also come in a range of shapes and sizes, so you’re not stuck squeezing a round pool into a rectangular yard. Whether you want a classic round design or a longer oval that gives your kids room to swim laps, there’s a Doughboy configuration that fits your space.

And don’t forget our Embassy pools – they are also excellent above ground pools.

 More Reasons Above Ground Makes Sense

Cost is a big one. You get a full-size swimming pool for a fraction of what an inground pool costs. This frees up your budget for a deck, furniture, or that pool float collection you’ve been eyeing.

Flexibility matters too. Renting your house right now, or just not sure you’ll be in the same backyard in five years? An above ground pool goes where you go. You don’t have to leave it behind if you move.

And if your yard has a slope, tree roots, or a septic line running through it, an above ground pool sidesteps a lot of the headaches that come with digging. You get a pool without tearing up the landscaping you already worked hard on.

What Installation Actually Looks Like

You might picture a pool installation as a multi-week ordeal, but above ground pools flip that timeline.

Once we level and prep your site, the pool itself typically goes up in a day or two. Add a little time for filling and letting the water reach a comfortable temperature, and you’re looking at swimming within a week or two of getting started (pending weather), not a whole summer later.

Your yard needs a flat, stable spot with good drainage and enough clearance from fences, trees, and utility lines. A quick site visit tells you exactly what your yard can handle and whether any grading work needs to happen first.

Don’t Wait Out the Rest of Summer

Every week you wait is a week of pool weather you don’t get back. Kids don’t care that it’s almost August. They care about jumping in the water this weekend, not next year.

An above ground pool from Doughboy or Embassy gets you there without the long timeline or the big price tag of an inground build.

Stop by one of our locations or request a quote online, and let’s get your backyard ready for the rest of this summer. You’ve still got time to make it count.