There are a number of types of pool removal. Here we discuss what they are and what’s involved.

Full In-Ground Pool Removal

In this type of pool removal the pool is completely demolished and removed offsite and the area is restored to lawn. For home owners that may have plans for a home addition or garage in the same area as the pool. No concrete will remain onsite.

Low Impact Pool Removal

All plastics and metals associated with the pool get hauled away and recycled. All concrete associated with the pool is completely demolished and processed into 8 – 10” fracture concrete gravel similar to PGE and used as fill. Pool area is restored to lawn. This method is lower impact and more cost effective because less has to be hauled in and out to fill in the pool.

Basic Pool Removal

Bottom of pool is perforated with holes for water to drain and sides of the pool are removed 24” below final grade. Pool area is restored to lawn.

Above Ground Pool Removal

Pool will be completely disassembled, hauled away and area will be restored to lawn.

TYPICAL SCOPE OF SERVICE FOR POOL REMOVALS

• Obtain all permits, provide drawings as needed, and pay all permit fees

• Call in a Utility Locate

• Pump out pool water

• Protect trees as needed

• Remove and reinstall fence for access

• Saw cut pool deck away from any concrete to remain

• Disconnect electric associated with the pool at main circuit breaker in house

• Disconnect gas line – typically capped at gas meter

• Demolish/remove swimming pool

• Import and compact clay fill material

• Import and distribute 6” of top soil over the entire disturbed area

• Seed and install erosion control blanket

• Repair irrigation as needed

See our post about Reasons to Remove Your Pool for more information.

If you live in the greater Chicago or Denver areas please do not hesitate to give us a call about swimming pool removal or any of the other services that we offer. There are many types of pool removal and we have experience with all of them. Also make sure to visit our experience page to see some of our previous pool removal work.

No one removes more pools than MackLand.

This West Dundee removal was a typical instance where with a view to selling, the client wanted to increase the value of their real estate by removing their pool.

Removing this above ground pool was the first phase in a multi phase backyard makeover project. The pool had not been used in some time and like with many pools, low levels of use lead to low levels of maintenance and eventually the pool becomes no longer economical to maintain.

Phase two of the project was to remove and redo the patio.

As with all of our pool removal jobs with this West Dundee Pool Removal we stuck to our time proven specification that ensured a hassle free outcome.

1. Call in a Utility Locate “Julie” 1 week prior to start
2. Pump out existing pool water and discharge to curb or on property
3. Safely disconnect and remove all pool utilities, gas and electric
4. Remove pool liner and dispose offsite
5. Disassemble pool and recycle all materials
6. Import topsoil
7. Seed and blanked disturbed area (In this instance the client opted for sod to ensure that instant green backyard).

As you can see from the before and after photos the desired results were achieved.

You will also notice the while doing the job we made use of our low impact machinery to minimize collateral damage.

Take a look at our experience page to see before and after photos of other pool removal exercises we have completed in both the greater Chicago and Denver areas.

Contact us for an estimate.

No one removes more swimming pools than
MackLand.

There are many options on how to fill your indoor swimming pool. The most common is compactable fill dirt, however, there are other options. In this Denver Indoor Pool Removal we used flowable fill as an option. It has been designed to compacted soil as backfill. Below are a few facts about flowable fill.

Denver Indoor Pool Removal Flowable Fill

Pros

• Ultimate low impact solution
• Great for limited or difficult access
• Minimal dust, a plus for interior work
• No compaction equipment needed, this makes the filling process quieter and better for the stability of surrounding structures

Cons

• Can be more expensive than other options

Flowable fill can be a granular material – washed fractured stone or a softer form of concrete. The softer concrete is not as dense or hard as traditional concrete. Both can be easily excavated at a future point in time if needed.

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If you are interested in finding out more about how we completed this Denver Pool Removal and how we can look at removing your swimming pool Contact Us to discuss all your options.

See our blog where we have many useful articles relating to pool removal in general.