Pool removal in Idaho

The figures start from national Angi prices and are then tuned to Idaho pay levels. The BLS puts average pay for construction laborers here at $23.38 an hour.

For a concrete or gunite pool, a fill-in generally costs less than taking the whole pool out. Taking the whole pool out costs more and keeps the crew in your yard longer. When you call, they'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price for your pool.

The city of Boise handles pool removal through a general demolition application rather than a form made just for pools. Boise's demolition application requires a bond for site cleanup and stabilization, and the building inspector sets the amount. Liability insurance naming the city is also needed, and fees are only collected once the bond is in place.

Boise also requires an erosion control review, permit and fees for any job that disturbs 2 cubic yards of soil or more, and pools are on that list.

Under Idaho law, anyone excavating must notify the one-number notification service between 2 and 10 business days before digging begins. That way, underground utility lines get marked before any work begins.

Idaho's Guide to Safe Digging says utilities have two full business days to respond, and the day you call, weekends, and holidays don't count. Keep that waiting period in mind when you pick a start date.

Meridian rules say chlorinated or brominated pool water may not enter the public sewer or a storm drain unless it's neutralized and approved first. You can drain onto your own lawn, as long as the water stays within your property.

The Ada County Highway District recommends letting pool water soak into landscaping only after the chlorine level reaches zero.

Idaho law makes working as a contractor without registration unlawful. Small, minor jobs under $2,000 for labor and materials can be exempt, but not if they're part of a bigger project or split up to dodge the rule. Most pool removals cost more than $2,000, so the company you hire needs to be registered in Idaho.

On Idaho's property condition disclosure form, sellers list any issues, beginning with basement water and the foundation. If you sell later, keep your removal paperwork somewhere safe.

Call now and you'll reach a pool demolition company serving your area. They'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price. The utility notice before digging takes a few business days, so a call today gets your start date moving.