Services
Pool removal
We break out and fill in-ground pools for partial or full removal, and we take down above-ground pools. We haul away the debris and grade your yard at the end.
Partial fill-in or full removal
For a partial fill-in, we break off the top of the walls, leave the rubble in the shell, and fill it with dirt and topsoil. It costs less. Angi says you can’t build on a partial fill-in later because of settling and drainage, and you’d have to tell a buyer about it.
With full removal, we haul out all the concrete, steel, and rebar, then fill the hole with compacted dirt so the ground is buildable. Vinyl and fiberglass pools always need full removal. You can compare the two side by side in filling in a pool versus removing it.
How the work goes
We drain the pool first, then disconnect the pump, filters, and lights, cap the lines, and pull up the deck. Next, we break out the walls and floor and haul away the concrete and steel. We fill the hole in compacted layers, put topsoil on top, and grade it, working to an engineer’s compaction plan where the city or the job calls for one.
Above-ground pools
We take down the frame, liner, and walls of your above-ground pool and haul them away. If you want your lawn back, we’ll dig out the sand base too. Angi says above-ground pool removal is usually done in under four hours.
What pool removal costs
Angi’s 2026 pool removal guide puts a full in-ground removal at $4,000 to $16,000 in its published range, and says a partial fill-in costs less. You can see the two side by side in pool fill-in and removal costs.
FAQ
Pool removal questions
Do I need to drain the pool first?
Yes, the pool has to be empty before we break anything. Check with your city about where the water can go.
Is a partial fill-in allowed everywhere?
No, some cities don’t allow a partial fill-in, so ask yours before choosing one. You can read the pool guide while you consider that option.