Above ground pool removal cost
The liner and wall panels get cut up and hauled off after the pool is unbolted, and the ground below is leveled for grass.
The typical above ground pool removal cost is $475 to $2,500, and most people pay around $900, according to Angi.
- For a plain pool
- Under 4 hours
A pool with nothing built around it can be as little as $300 to $800. The price climbs if there's a deck or fence to remove, or if part of the pool is sunk into the ground.
What does above ground pool removal usually cost?
A straightforward pool with nothing attached generally costs $300 to $800 to take down and haul off, and the work finishes in under 4 hours.
If the pool is wrapped in a deck, the bill can climb up to $5,000. Taking out a deck on its own usually costs $700 to $1,700, so the deck can add a good deal to the bill.
| Job type | Usual price |
|---|---|
| Plain pool with nothing connected | $300 to $800 |
| Typical job, nationwide | $475 to $2,500 (most people pay about $900) |
| Pool that has a deck | As much as $5,000 |
Other costs that might come up
These costs may matter for your project, so ask which are included in the removal price, especially hauling away the pool. All figures come from Angi.
| Added job | Usual price |
|---|---|
| Pumping out the water | $175 to $225 |
| Taking out a deck | $700 to $1,700 |
| Taking down an enclosure | $800 to $2,000 |
| Carting off the old pool pieces | $60 to $600, roughly $300 on average |
| Digging out a pool that's partly buried | $50 to $200 per cubic yard |
| Grass or plants for the bare patch | $4 to $10 per square foot |
By enclosure, we mean a fence, screen, or covered structure surrounding the pool. A cubic yard is a cube of soil roughly 3 feet on each side. Excavators bill by that unit, so a pool sunk deeper into the ground costs more to dig out.
Once the pool is out, you're looking at a flat, empty spot of dirt. Putting in grass or other landscaping there is priced by how big that spot is.
Does where you live affect the price?
It does. Pool-demolition.com adjusts its prices for every state using local construction laborer wages. Since labor is the bulk of what a basic removal costs, states that pay workers more generally show higher prices.
The state price rule
The site begins with the national above ground pool range of $475 to $2,500. Based on homewyse's line-item estimate, labor makes up a 0.82 share of a basic removal's cost. That labor share gets scaled up or down depending on how a state's construction laborer wage stacks up against the national figure of $25.02 per hour, taken from the BLS May 2025 mean wage for construction laborers. The final number is rounded off to the nearest $25.
Doing the work yourself
Handling the removal yourself could save $300 to $5,000 in labor, depending on the size of the pool. Your savings depend on how much of the job you're willing to do. Angi lists a broad range of possible labor savings, but it doesn't tell you how much you'd save on your particular pool.
Other questions
Does removing an above ground pool cost a lot?
It's generally the least costly pool type to get rid of. Filling in a concrete or gunite pool runs $2,500 to $10,000. Removing a vinyl liner pool runs $3,000 to $10,000, and a fiberglass one runs $5,000 to $15,000, per Angi.
What's the best way to get rid of an old above ground pool?
You have 2 main options:
- Pay a pool removal company to dismantle it and take it away.
- Dismantle it yourself, then hire a junk removal service to carry off the pieces.
What will it cost where I live?
Nationally, the range runs $475 to $2,500. The home page tool estimates a range for your state using construction wages. For a written price, the site's phone number connects you with an independent pool demolition company serving your area, which books a visit.
Do I need a permit to remove an above ground pool?
This varies by your town. Some require one even for above ground pools, especially if decks or wiring are removed, so contact your building department before work starts.
Get a crew to look at your yard
The ranges tell you what is usual. Once a crew sees your pool, the access, and the fill, they will give you a real written quote.