Pool Removal Process
Concrete Pools
We offer several different options for pool removal. Depending on location, these may be subject to local permit requirements.
-Fill Only
-Partial Removal and Fill
-Full Removal and Fill
-Budget Removal and Fill
Fill Only - Concrete
The pool walls and surrounding pavement are not removed. The pool void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. This is the least expensive method of pool "removal" and fill but the new space can be practically used for a yard, garden, dog park, putting green or other uses. the pool bottom and walls are perforated to relieve hydrostatic pressure before filling.
Partial Removal - Concrete
This is the most popular concrete pool removal method. Concrete partial removal and fill involves perforating the bottom of the pool, removing the top two feet of the pool walls and removing the surrounding pavement. A small layer of concrete pieces left over from the wall demolition may be buried at the bottom of the void but the pieces are not larger than approximately 6 inches. Since the larger pieces of concrete are not used as fill there is excellent compaction achieved. The void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift.
Full Removal - Concrete
This involves the complete removal of the concrete pool structure. Once the structure is removed the void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. This method is ideal for future construction of the area and achieves excellent compaction.
Budget Removal - Concrete
A concrete budget removal involves perforating the bottom, breaking and collapsing the top two feet of the walls into the pool and using the surrounding pavement as fill. The remaining void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. The final result shows no trace of the pool but there is no guarantee that the ground will not settle from voids created from the larger pieces of the walls and surrounding paving.
Fiberglass Pools
We offer several different options for pool removal. Depending on location, these may be subject to local permit requirements
-Full Removal and Fill
-Budget Removal and Fill
Full Removal and Fill - Fiberglass
The entire fiberglass shell is removed, hauled away and the void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. Surrounding concrete can either be hauled away or for a discount, used as fill. This method provides great compaction.
Budget Fill - Fiberglass
A fiberglass budget removal involves perforating the bottom, breaking and collapsing the top two feet of the walls into the pool and using the surrounding pavement as fill. The remaining void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. The final result shows no trace of the pool but there is no guarantee that the ground will not settle from voids created from the fiberglass shell and surrounding paving.
Vinyl Liner Pools
We offer several different options for pool removal. Depending on location, these may be subject to local permit requirements
-Full Removal and Fill
-Budget Removal and Fill
Partial Removal - Vinyl Liner
This method involves removing the vinyl liner and pool walls which are typically made of metal or fiberglass. The walls and liner are not buried but hauled away. The walls are supported by a concrete collar or footing buried at the base of the walls typically 3 or 3 1/2 feet below the surface. This collar is left in place. The vermiculite layer is perforated and also left in place. The void is filled using +-10 inch lifts (layers) of soil and compacted after each lift. The surrounding concrete paving can be used as fill or hauled away.
