Fiberglass pool removal
Since a fiberglass pool is a single molded shell, crews typically dig around it, lift it out, and pack soil into the hole.
Fiberglass pool removal usually costs $5,000 to $15,000 in the US, and if the shell is in good shape it can often be lifted out in one piece, which keeps the cost down.
- In‑ground pool, on site
- 1–7 days
That figure includes pulling the pool out and carting it off. Where your cost lands in that window comes down to the shape the shell is in, what's sitting around the pool, and how you want the hole filled once it's empty.
What it costs to remove a fiberglass pool
HomeAdvisor lists a narrower range of $5,000 to $10,000 for full fiberglass pool removal, often in one piece.
When the shell is still solid, the crew can frequently raise it out in one go.
Why can the shell be lifted out in one piece?
A fiberglass pool is a single molded shell that was set down into the earth as one piece, rather than assembled on site. If it's still sound, a crew can dig around it and lift it back out the way it went in.
If your pool's shell is in good condition, it may be possible to remove it in one piece.
Costs beyond the shell itself
Once the shell is gone you're left with a hole, and filling it is where much of the rest of the bill comes from.
Dirt and gravel to fill the hole are sold by the cubic yard, which is roughly a pile 3 feet wide, long and high. Gravel is usually about $5 to $8 a cubic yard, with dirt closer to $8 to $12.
Planning to grow grass on the spot means the upper layer has to be genuine topsoil. That runs about $12 to $55 a cubic yard, with roughly 18 inches needed for grass to root well.
If your project includes deck removal, that costs about $2 to $5 per square foot.
Most towns also ask for a permit, that's your town's written OK to do the job, plus an inspection once the work is finished. The pair together comes to roughly $200.
How long will the work take?
Pulling out an in-ground pool can take 1 to 7 days. For in-ground pools in general, if the crew only takes out part of the pool and fills in the rest, the work usually finishes within 3 days.
Fiberglass compared with other pools
The prices for different pool types overlap a lot, so a written quote for your own yard will tell you more than the type of pool alone. Gunite, which is concrete shot through a hose, is priced like standard poured concrete.
| Pool type | What happens | Typical US cost |
|---|---|---|
| Above-ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $475 to $2,500 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Concrete or gunite | Part taken out, rest filled | $2,500 to $10,000 |
| Concrete (poured or sprayed) | Taken out completely | $4,000 to $16,000 |
The figures come from Angi's 2026 pool removal costs and reflect national ranges.
Questions people ask
Does removing an inground pool cost a lot?
It's a real expense, and the extras are what tend to surprise people: the deck, the fill, and the topsoil. Ask for each of those as its own line on any written quote.
Does my state change the price?
Yes. The tool on our home page estimates a price range for your state using local construction wages. It's an estimate, not a quote for your pool. If you'd like a firm number, the call button puts you through to an independent pool demolition company near you that can visit and give you a written price.
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.