Denver Pool Removal

We received an inquiry from our Colorado office from a prospect looking for a reputable Denver pool removal company. Removing a swimming pool is quite a big undertaking and clients like to do their due diligence before selecting a contractor. While chatting with this prospect these are some of the questions that they had.

Do you have any examples of other Denver pool removal jobs?

We have been in the Denver pool removal business for many years. We have removed many pools from the areas within a 15 mile radius of Denver, and have many satisfied customers. Take a look at just a few of these here.

Lakewood, CO

Greenwood Village, CO

Littleton, CO

What methods do you use?

We have continually refined our processes in order to do the job as quickly and efficiently as possibly. Long gone are the days of the wrecking ball. We are able to minimize collateral damage by using new and improved low impact techniques.  Our main tool to achieve this is the compact excavator.  We also make sure to do inspections long before we start to ensure that everything runs without a hitch.  Additionally we are a complete turnkey solution company with ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) certifications allowing us to not only manage your Denver pool removal but also to leave you with a beautifully landscaped garden afterwards.

How environmentally conscious are you?

Where possible all the concrete associated with the pool removal is completely demolished and processed into 8” fracture concrete gravel similar to PGE and used as fill in the resultant hole.  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.

We also recycle all the pool heaters plus whatever other material is recyclable.

What about OSHA?

We continually keep abreast of the latest OSHA requirements to ensure a safe working environment for both our employees and for our customers.

When you picture a backyard pool demolition, you probably imagine massive excavators, roaring dump trucks, and a wide-open path to the project site. But if you live in established Denver neighborhoods like Washington Park, Hilltop, or the Highlands, you know that a “wide-open path” is a luxury few properties actually have.

Narrow urban alleys, low-hanging overhead power lines, tight property setbacks, and mature trees can easily turn a standard pool demolition into a high-stakes logistical puzzle.

At MackLand LLC, we recently tackled a classic Denver pool removal with extremely limited backyard access. The solution? An engineered approach that utilized a specialized rock slinger truck to safely, rapidly, and precisely fill the excavated space without tearing up the homeowner’s property.

Here is how we handle tight-access pool demolitions, and why a rock slinger is an absolute game-changer for urban Denver properties. Thanks to Ground Solutions for providing their expertise.

The Challenge of Urban Pool Demolition in Denver

In many Denver neighborhoods, backyards are landlocked by historic brick homes, tight fences, and pristine landscaping. After completing the heavy demolition phase of an inground pool, the next massive hurdle is getting dozens of tons of clean, structural fill dirt and gravel back into the hole.

Standard dump trucks need massive clearance to back up, tilt their beds, and unload. When access is restricted, traditional crews are often forced to resort to skid steers or motorized wheelbarrows, making hundreds of trips back and forth over a driveway or lawn. This adds days to the construction timeline, drives up labor costs, and virtually guarantees structural damage to your grass and topsoil. Instead of fighting the tight space, we change the equipment strategy.

The Solution: Precision Backfilling via Rock Slinger Truck

As captured in our recent Denver project video, we brought in a specialized rock slinger truck to bridge the gap between a narrow alleyway and the open pool cavity.

Unlike a standard dump truck that relies on gravity to drop material in a single pile, a rock slinger uses an advanced, high-speed conveyor belt system attached to an adjustable, pivoting arm. This allows our operator to literally launch a stream of aggregate and structural fill material over fences, past tight structural corners, and directly into the pool zone with pinpoint accuracy.

Why the Slinger Method is Perfect for Denver Homes:

• Zero Yard Impact: The heavy delivery truck stays entirely on the hard, public right-of-way (like an alley or street). This keeps thousands of pounds of pressure off your private property, protecting underground utilities, patios, and sensitive landscaping.
• Rapid Material Placement: What would normally take a small loader a full day of back-and-forth tracking can be completed by a slinger truck in a matter of hours.
• Overhead and Lateral Precision: The conveyor stream can easily project material over 50 to 100 feet, effortlessly placing material right where our compaction team needs it, bypassing low-hanging trees or tight structures.

Integrating Our Core Denver Pool Removal Methods

While the rock slinger handles the heavy logistics of tight-access backfilling, it is just one component of our comprehensive, engineered approach to pool removals. No matter how restricted your access is, every MackLand project adheres to rigorous structural standards to ensure your backyard is permanently and safely restored.

Depending on your long-term goals for the property, your budget, and Denver municipal codes, we integrate the slinger technique into our two primary pool removal methods:

1. The Engineered Partial Pool Removal (The Structural Fill)

This is the most popular, cost-effective option for homeowners looking to reclaim their lawn.

• The Demolition: We break down the top 3 to 4 feet of the pool’s concrete shell, coping, and surrounding concrete decking.
• The Prep: Critical drainage holes are punched into the bottom of the remaining concrete shell to prevent the “bathtub effect” (where water gets trapped underground, creating a muddy swamp).
• The Slinger Advantage: The rock slinger streams structural fill dirt and gravel directly into the deep end. Our ground crew works concurrently, using heavy vibratory plates and rammer compactors to achieve the perfect 95% compaction rate required to prevent future ground settling.

2. The Full Structural Pool Demolition

If you plan to build a home addition, an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), a detached garage, or heavy hardscape features where the pool used to be, a full removal is required.

• The Demolition: Every ounce of concrete, rebar, steel, and vinyl liner is completely broken down and hauled away.
• The Backfill: The slinger truck streams certified structural fill into the clean, raw earth cavity layer by layer, matching strict engineering specifications so the ground is fully capable of supporting future architectural foundations.

Engineering Your Property’s New Chapter

A pool removal is not just about getting rid of old concrete; it’s about restoring the value, safety, and usability of your land. When you work with a team that pairs structural landscape architecture with specialized, high-efficiency equipment like rock slingers, you save time, minimize structural risk to your home, and ensure a level lawn that won’t sink five years down the road.

If you inherited a pool that no longer fits your lifestyle, or if you’ve been told by other contractors that your Denver backyard is “too tight” for a demolition crew to access, let’s talk. We specialize in finding structural, innovative paths forward for the most challenging properties in Colorado.

As you can see there is a lot to consider before choosing your Denver pool removal contractor. Get the facts, make an informed decision and be happy with the outcome.

Still not sure? Contact us for a free consultation.