The process starts with two on staff landscape architects that work through all the various facets of your pool removal project such as: obtaining the permits, tree removals, irrigation conflicts, and can design build your future patio or landscape your entire back yard.

Our process goes above and beyond the typical village, city or county codes for pool removals. Most pool removal codes just require the bottom of the pool be perforated and the sides of the pool be removed 24” below grade, what we call a basic pool removal. MackLand, LLC has developed the low impact method to complete pool removals in a safe and timely minor while reducing impact to your property.

The one thing that is significant about our pool removal process is that we are processing all concrete associated with the pool into a structural fill material classified as PGE, 8” minus recycled fractured concrete gravel with fines. This material is often used for sub base under public roads. Because we process the concrete associated with the pool into fill material, also called our low impact method, it reduces heavy truck loads of concrete out and then heavy truck loads of fill back in reducing trauma to your property and public roads.

The right equipment and the right size equipment is extremely important. Mack prefers to use two rubber tracked backhoe excavators that have an operating weight of around 12,000 lbs to complete the pool demolition work. Using a backhoe is key to completing the project safely and quickly. A skid steer/Bobcat can easily get stuck in the deep end of the pool or get damaged while removing the pool side walls because the machine does not have the reach to keep a safe distance. Most under qualified contractors will use a skid steer and say they have done it before but they will be risking their safety, and may struggle and cause unnecessary damage to their machine. There are also a lot of other contractors, like excavation contractors, that will give you a great price but will come with a 26,000 lb machine with steel tracks and cause unnecessarily trauma to your property and not worry about it because it is not their job to restore your yard.

Having the right equipment and the having the right approach are key to the success of the project.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Settling is the most common question asked. To date MackLand, LLC has never had an issue with settling on a pool removal. Why? Because we fill in thin even layers and compact it evenly as we fill the pool in.

How long will it take?

Most in ground pool removals are completed in 3-7 days. Above ground pool removals are completed in one day.

Who gets the permits?

MackLand, LLC will obtain all permits and typically pay all permit fees as part of our services.

How do we get started?

MackLand, LLC will start the permit process with a signed contract and a copy of your plat of survey.

What is PGE?

PGE is a regional classification of coarse gravel. PGE is 6-8” minus recycled fractured concrete gravel with fines suitable for use as sub base for roads or for general structural fill. MackLand, LLC will process all concrete
associated with the pool into PGE and use it as fill material.

What is better sod or seed?

Seed is by far the best way to go. Grass grown from seed will develop a more drought tolerant root system and blend into your existing lawn better. Also with sod it very possible to get grubs and other pests from the sod farm.

When do you need the project deposit?

MackLand, LLC prefers to pick up the deposit check in person after the permits are approved. Mack will deliver the permits and pick up the deposit check at that time. The remaining balance is due on completion.

If you are interested in finding out more about your pool removal options, please call us and we will be happy to discuss your project with you.

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While this topic varies depending on who you ask and local municipal codes, the landscape architects and excavation specialists at MackLand LLC always recommend full structural removal as part of our comprehensive Denver pool removals. No matter if local building code allows it to be left buried onsite. Removing the concrete is ideally the right thing to do and adds the maximum long-term value to your property.

Local Building Codes vs. True Property Value

Most Denver-area towns do not see a massive volume of pools being removed and have not put deep thought into their municipal codes—and some towns have no specific pool removal code at all. The most basic code we commonly encounter requires a contractor to perforate the pool bottom and take the top walls down 24 inches below grade.

While a partial fill might satisfy a seller looking to do the bare minimum, it leaves serious liabilities behind. What if the next homeowner wants to install a new pool, build an addition, or construct a patio?

3 Major Benefits for the Denver Real Estate Market

Whether you are preparing to list your home or buying a fixer-upper along the Front Range, complete pool removal provides key market advantages:

1. Expands Usable Yard Space: You gain a larger backyard with functional, marketable space for realtors to sell—and potentially lower your property taxes.

2. Appeals to a Broader Buyer Pool: Homes without aging swimming pools appeal to a significantly wider range of home buyers who want low-maintenance yards.

3. Protects Home Value During “As-Is” Sales: Selling a home “as-is” with a pool in disrepair decreases the property value far more than the actual cost to remove the pool. Surrounding neighborhood property values can be negatively impacted as well.

When sitting at the closing table, a prospective buyer can take issue with buried concrete—even if local code allowed it—and leverage it to negotiate a lower sale price. In elite Denver and Golden communities, doing a complete removal always pays off.

The Danger of Excavation Shortcut Contractors

An excavating or “pool removal only” contractor is often concerned only about winning the bid and getting off the job site as fast as possible. They frequently do the bare minimum and show little concern for minimizing damage to surrounding turf or driveways because they aren’t responsible for restoring the site afterward. While their initial bids look cheaper, they often leave homeowners with settling soil and damaged landscapes.

High-Impact Standards when Concrete Must Be Processed Onsite

When site constraints, narrow access, or tight budgets make total concrete hauling challenging, MackLand LLC applies rigorous engineering standards:

• Total Material Sorting: We thoroughly break up the pool into small concrete pieces and remove 100% of plastics, rebar, copper pipes, wood, and organic debris to be recycled offsite.

• Clean, Local Fill Soil: We ensure all imported fill dirt is clean, free of contaminants, suitable for compaction, and sourced from trusted local residential suppliers.

• Ground & Turf Protection: We utilize heavy plywood ground protection along the entire access path. Our specialized, low-ground-pressure machinery minimizes compaction on your lawn and driveway.

• Professional Restoration: We finish every site with professional grading and top-tier seed and turf.

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Lifetime Warranty & Pool Removal Closure Reports

Improperly removed swimming pools can turn into a nightmare at the closing table or haunt you down the road long after the real estate transaction is complete. Most state laws require sellers to disclose buried landfills—and buried pool concrete can easily be classified as landfill material.

To protect both buyers and sellers, MackLand LLC provides formal Pool Removal Closure Reports and a Lifetime Warranty on our pool removals.

The Closure Report is an invaluable legal and real estate tool—providing full, photo-documented proof of the entire engineering process from excavation to soil compaction, giving future buyers 100% confidence in the property.

Get It Done Right the First Time with MackLand LLC

Don’t pay to have a pool removed twice. With over 30 years of experience serving the greater Denver Metro and Front Range areas, MackLand LLC delivers permanent, high-value pool removals and structural earthwork.

If you are located in the greater Denver, Golden, Parker, or Arvada areas, contact us today to discuss your pool removal options:

• Golden Office: (303) 501-0828

• Denver Office: (303) 335-0850

• Online Quote: Request a Free Quote at MackLandLLC.com

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