While many Northern California homes boast a backyard swimming pool, if you don’t use your pool and are tired of the extra expense and work it creates the team at U.S. Demo and Hauling can provide you with expert pool removal services and we serve the entire Bay Area.
Why Consider Pool Removal?
While a pool might seem like a great feature to have in one’s backyard, there are some compelling reasons to consider moving the pool. For instance, if you never use the pool, it can relieve you of the burden of cleaning the pool, paying for chemicals and paying the extra costs to keep it filled properly.
In some cases, families with small children also might not want to have a pool in their yards, as it can pose a huge safety risk. If you have a small yard dominated by a swimming pool, a pool demo project can be a quick way to increase your usable yard space, especially if you don’t get much use out of your pool.
Furthermore, swimming pool renovation can be extremely expensive, but your pool removal cost will be significantly less and the removal process is relatively quick and easy. If your pool needs resurfacing or significant repairs or just a facelift, this can set you back more than $50,000 and often much more and pool removal can be a much more feasible option to consider.
Types Of Pool Removal
In general, there are two types of pool removal – complete removal and partial removal and both have their pros and cons. The choice between these methods depends on various factors such as budget, your future plans for the space, local regulations, and the specific construction of the pool. Let’s take a quick look at each option.
Complete Pool Removal
In this pool demo method, the entire pool structure is completely removed.
It involves the removal of all pool materials, including concrete, fiberglass, liners, and any associated equipment. The hole is then filled with dirt and compacted.
This option is more expensive and time-consuming but is often required for regulatory reasons or future construction projects on the site. It may leave the area free of any limitations on future land use, although in some cases, adding permanent structures might still be prohibited by local laws. Usually, though, you can put in a patio or perhaps a pergola in the area, even if house additions or ADUs might be prohibited.
In general, new dwellings cannot be built on a filled-in pool, even if you opt for an engineered, compacted fill. Some cities might have exceptions to this rule, but this is rare and it’s important that homeowners understand that filling in a pool doesn’t automatically provide you with a space for future construction. Still, with a complete pool removal, you are less likely to experience any ground sinkage and other issues that could occur with a partial removal.
Partial Pool Removal
This method is less invasive and typically involves two approaches:
- Top Layer Removal and Fill-In: Here, only the top layer of the pool (usually a few feet of concrete or other material) is removed. The rest is left in place.
- Punch Hole or Drainage Method: Holes are punched in the bottom of the pool for drainage, and then the top portion is demolished and filled with soil and gravel.
This partial swimming pool demolition method is less expensive and faster than complete removal. However, it may have limitations for future use of the area, as there’s still a large amount of the pool structure underground. If you are just planning to use the space for gardening or a patio, though, this type of pool demolition can be an affordable option to consider.
Eco-Friendly Pool Removal
At U.S. Demo and Hauling, providing environmentally-friendly demo services is a huge part of what we do. When it comes to swimming pool removal, many components can be recycled. This includes concrete, which can be crushed and reused for other construction projects. Rebar and other metals often can be melted down and reused, as well. We will ensure that whatever can be recycled will be taken to the proper facilities for reuse.
Additionally, in many cases, your pool equipment, including pumps, heaters and filters can be recycled. If they are in working condition, you also might consider donating or selling these items after the inground pool removal is complete. We also recommend that you properly dispose of any pool chemicals. You can give these chemicals to another homeowner with a pool or take them to a household hazardous waste facility.
Need A Pool Removal Company?
At U.S. Demo and Hauling, we can provide you with partial removal or complete pool removal and this process typically takes just a few days. We also can help you secure the correct permits for this type of pool demo, which is required by law. If you are considering swimming pool demolition, give us a call and we will provide you with a free cost estimate for our services as well as answer any questions you may have regarding the process and future use.
