Pool removal in Georgia
Pool removal in Georgia starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid Georgia rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,100–$8,300
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $3,300–$13,300
US ranges from Angi, set for Georgia 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?
Most Georgia homeowners with a concrete pool have two choices for pool removal: fill it in, which takes a crew 1 to 3 days, or take it all out, which takes 3 to 7. Your pool and yard decide where you land, and one visit gets you a written price. Once a crew sees your pool, they can say where it sits in these ranges. One call connects you with a pool demolition company near you. They'll ask about your pool and yard, set up a visit, and give you a written price.
Removal prices by pool type
Two things drive the price: the material your pool is made from, and whether it gets hauled out or buried in place. These are estimates based on Angi's national prices, adjusted for Georgia labor pay according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
| Pool type | Georgia price range |
|---|---|
| Above ground pool, dismantled and hauled off | $400–$2,075 |
| Vinyl liner pool, removed | $2,500–$8,300 |
| Fiberglass pool, removed | $4,200–$12,500 |
| Concrete or gunite pool, filled in | $2,100–$8,300 |
| Gunite or concrete pool, taken all the way out | $3,300–$13,300 |
A fill-in leaves part of the pool in place and fills the hole with dirt. With a removal, the entire shell comes out and gets hauled off. Expect the crew in your yard for 1 to 3 days on a fill in, or 3 to 7 days on a full removal, per HomeAdvisor.
Georgia pool demolition permits
Permit rules depend on your city or county. Augusta requires a permit to demolish a pool, and its published fee is a flat $67. If you live somewhere else, the crew can tell you what your area asks for.
In Augusta, the contractor must break up a concrete pool's bottom and have the hole inspected before clean fill dirt goes in. After inspection, the concrete sides can be broken up and left in the hole. Liners and other debris have to come out and go to the right landfill.
Getting utility lines marked with 811
Before any digging, Georgia 811 asks homeowners to submit a dig ticket online or dial 811 no less than 3 business days ahead. Ask the crew who will submit the ticket.
Licensing for pool removal contractors in Georgia
Under Georgia law, a state license for general contractor work is required, but specialty trades don't need one. Demolition and Grading both appear on the state board's list of specialty contractors. That means a pool demolition crew doesn't need a general contractor license, but it still has to meet every national, state, and local code.
Draining the pool water
Georgia EPD's pool guidelines say drained pool water must run over at least 50 feet of grass or soil before it flows into a stream, river, or other waterway. Tell the crew where the water will run when the pool is drained, so the draining plan meets the 50-foot rule.
Ready to get your yard back?
Call now. A local pool demolition crew will ask a few questions about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a price in writing, so you know your real number before anything 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.