Pool removal in Alabama
Pool removal in Alabama starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid Alabama rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $1,900–$7,800
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $3,100–$12,400
US ranges from Angi, set for Alabama construction pay (BLS, May 2025); days from HomeAdvisor.
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What kind of pool is it?
Not sure? Touch the wall: soft and pressable is vinyl, slick and glossy is fiberglass, rough is concrete.
Last question
Fill it in, or take it all out?
Pool removal in Alabama is priced for what crews earn in this state, so these ranges are a fair starting point. The real number comes from a written price. Call now, and a local pool demolition company will ask about your pool and yard, then book a visit to give you one.
What does each pool type cost?
Your pool's material and whether you fill it in or remove it affect the price range. The ranges below come from national numbers published by Angi, adjusted for Alabama, where the average construction laborer makes $18.23 per hour versus $25.02 nationally, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Pool material | Type of job | Alabama price range |
|---|---|---|
| Above ground | Dismantled and removed | $375 to $1,950 |
| Concrete or gunite | Partial fill-in | $1,900 to $7,800 |
| Concrete or gunite | Fully removed | $3,100 to $12,400 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $3,900 to $11,700 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $2,300 to $7,800 |
A fill-in leaves part of the pool in the ground, while a full removal takes it all out. Either way, the number that counts is the written price the crew gives you after seeing your yard.
Fill in or take it all out?
A fill-in is the cheaper route and wraps up in 1 to 3 days, per HomeAdvisor. Removing the entire pool runs 3 to 7 days and costs more.
That choice only exists for concrete and gunite pools. With fiberglass or vinyl, removal is the only option priced.
Fill it in
$1,900–$7,800 in Alabama
- Time in the yard
- 1–3 days
- Build there later?
- Usually not
- Tell a buyer?
- Yes: the bottom of the pool stays buried. Show the permit and the compaction report.
Take it all out
$3,100–$12,400 in Alabama
- Time in the yard
- 3–7 days
- Build there later?
- Usually, once the town approves the packed fill
- Tell a buyer?
- Show the permit and the compaction report.
Getting a demolition permit in Alabama
Your city issues the permits, so the requirements shift from place to place. Huntsville uses its ePlans system for home demolition permits, and most home demolitions in that city skip the Demolition Release from the Department of Natural Resources.
Tuscaloosa asks for a permit on every demolition, and its residential fee schedule sets demolition permits at a flat $21.
Calling 811 before digging
Before any excavation or demolition starts, Alabama law says you must notify Alabama 811. The law lays out the timing:
- For excavation: call at least 2 working days ahead, but no more than 10, and the day you call doesn't count.
- For demolition: call at least 2 working days ahead, but no more than 30 calendar days.
Each notice stays valid for 20 working days counted from the start date when excavating and 30 working days when demolishing. Miss that window and you'll need to file again.
Hiring a licensed contractor
Alabama law treats a person who builds, fixes or remodels a swimming pool for more than $5,000 as a general contractor, which means the state licensing law applies. The Home Builders Licensure Board confirms that pool construction of $5,000 or more counts as general contracting.
Acting as your own builder? Then you can only award a contract of $5,000 or more for swimming pool work to a properly licensed prime contractor. Ask about licensing before signing.
Have a crew come see your yard?
Call now. One call links you with a pool demolition company that works in your area. They'll ask about your pool and yard, book a 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.