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Whether it's 12" or 12' off the ground there are too many safety and code issues for the average homeowner to tackle. Better to do it right than to regret it later.
Can anyone recommend a drainage specialist for outdoors? Run off from surrounding properties is causing serious drainage problems that carries into our pool.
A landcaping contractor might help. Depending on your location, you may be able to find someone here: http://www.guildquality.com/find/Landscaping-and-hardscaping/North-America