Call a pool demolition company
A pool demolition company gets the town permit, drains the pool, lifts or breaks out the shell, hauls the rubble, and fills the yard.
An independent pool demolition company that serves your area gets your call, not this site, and it may be recorded. Ask for its license and insurance before work starts.
- Typical US range; high‑wage states can pass $20,000
- $475–$16,000
- Typical pool removal
- About $6,000
- Time the crew is at your home
- 1–7 days
- Permit and inspection
- About $200
US figures from Angi.
A pool demolition company can fill your pool in or remove it completely. Call now to reach a pool demolition company serving your area. The crew will ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.
What should pool demolition contractors put in writing?
- Breaking out and hauling the shell, or what remains buried
- Fill dirt priced by the cubic yard plus packing costs
- Seed or sod plus topsoil
- The permit fee and inspection cost
- An engineer's letter, if your town asks for one
- The number of days the yard stays torn up
Request a single price that lists each of these items. Before anyone digs, ask to see proof of license and insurance.
What the crew actually does
A concrete or gunite pool can go one of two ways. Gunite is just concrete sprayed into place, so crews handle both the same. You can choose a fill-in or complete removal.
An above ground pool is easier: it is dismantled and carted off. Fiberglass and vinyl liner shells get pulled out of the ground and hauled away too.
What does each kind of pool cost to remove?
The site works from these national figures, based on Angi's 2026 figures.
| Type of pool | Work done | US price range |
|---|---|---|
| Above ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $475 to $2,500 |
| Concrete or gunite | Partly broken out, hole filled | $2,500 to $10,000 |
| Concrete or gunite | Removed completely | $4,000 to $16,000 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $3,000 to $10,000 |
Prices vary by state because labor is paid differently from place to place. The calculator on the home page shifts those figures based on construction laborer pay where you live. You tell it your pool type and, when the pool is concrete or gunite, which of the 2 options you prefer. It then gives you the range that applies in your state.
See how your state range is estimated
The starting point is the national range. Your state's typical construction laborer wage is set against the national figure of $25.02 an hour, drawn from the May 2025 government wage data. In homewyse's line-item estimate, labor makes up most of the cost of a basic pool removal, so that labor share of the range rises or falls with your state's pay gap. The figure is rounded to the nearest $100, or to the nearest $25 when the pool is above ground.
Extra costs that may come up
Some towns also want a structural engineer to check the ground, at about $100 to $200 an hour.
Plenty of towns also require a permit, meaning official approval for the work, along with an inspection after. The permit and inspection together run about $200.
Who do you reach when you call?
The number on this site rings an independent pool demolition company serving your local area.
Removing an in-ground pool usually takes 1 to 7 days. A fill-in can take up to 3 days. Call now and the crew will tell you when they can come look at your yard.
How the crew works out a price
They ask a few questions by phone first. Next they visit to look at the pool, the yard, and the access route. After that visit, you receive a written price.
What to have ready before you call
The crew will ask about these points.
- Your pool type and approximate size, since each kind comes out a different way.
- Your choice between a fill-in and a complete removal, since full removal costs more.
- The route a truck or small digger would use to reach your yard, since the crew needs room to bring equipment in.
Want a real price for your yard, not just an average? Call now and get a visit on the calendar and a written price.
How to check a pool demolition company before you book
Ask for
- A contractor license for demolition or excavation, and a number you can check with your state
- A certificate in your name showing liability insurance and workers' comp
- They get the permit and set up the inspections
- They tell you where the broken shell goes: a dump, or buried in the hole
- A plan that covers the truck's path, the gate, and your lawn
Walk away from
- Any price given over the phone without a yard visit
- Cash-only demands, or a large deposit before the permit is issued
- A fill-in that skips the floor holes or the soil packing
- Being asked to pull the permit yourself
Common questions
How do I find pool removal contractors near me?
Dial the number on this page. An independent pool demolition company serving your area answers; they visit first, then give a written price.
Does removing a pool lower the value of a house?
Most often, no. Selling a house can be harder with a pool, Angi notes, while HomeAdvisor says full removal adds more value than partial removal. To show a buyer, keep the permit and fill or compaction report.
What is the cheapest way to fill in a pool?
The crew breaks off wall tops, punches floor holes, and fills the shell during a partial removal. For a concrete pool, a partial removal starts near $2,500, while taking every piece out runs about $4,000.
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.