Pool removal in Kansas
Pool removal in Kansas starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid Kansas rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,200–$9,000
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $3,600–$14,400
US ranges from Angi, set for Kansas 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 Kansas usually costs a bit less than the national average, because crew wages here run lower. What you'll spend comes down mostly to your pool type and whether it's filled in or fully removed. Call now and a pool demolition company that works in your area will ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.
Kansas prices by kind of pool
The starting point for these ranges is Angi's US prices. We lowered them to fit Kansas, where crew pay runs lower, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Pool type | What's done | Kansas cost |
|---|---|---|
| Above-ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $425 to $2,250 |
| Concrete or gunite | Filled in place | $2,200 to $9,000 |
| Concrete/gunite | Fully removed | $3,600 to $14,400 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $4,500 to $13,500 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $2,700 to $9,000 |
Gunite is concrete that's sprayed on to form the pool's shell, so it's priced the same as poured concrete.
Fill-in versus full removal
Choosing to fill in a concrete pool saves money and time. A crew typically spends 1 to 3 days at your place, HomeAdvisor reports.
Full removal costs more and runs longer, generally 3 to 7 days. The fiberglass and vinyl prices shown here are for full removal.
Fill it in
$2,200–$9,000 in Kansas
- 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
$3,600–$14,400 in Kansas
- 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.
Do you need a permit?
That comes down to your city or county.
The building and trade code for Wichita and Sedgwick County requires anyone demolishing a structure, or removing electrical, gas, or plumbing systems, to get a permit from MABCD before starting. MABCD is the local building department. The code doesn't mention pools by name, so whether your removal needs a permit depends on the details of your job.
Olathe treats Swimming Pool Demolition as a permit category of its own, listed alongside categories such as partial and total demolition, accessory structures, and septic tanks.
Giving 811 notice before digging
Under Kansas law, anyone who digs has to give notice first. K.S.A. 66-1804 requires that notice to be filed at least 2 full working days before work begins, but no earlier than 20 calendar days out. The crew doing the digging gives this notice through Kansas 811. The law puts this duty on the excavator, which is the crew doing the digging.
Draining the water
Kansas doesn't require a state permit to drain a pool. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment would rather see pool water sent to the sanitary sewer, provided the treatment plant owner agrees. Local rules still apply, and you can't create a nuisance or a health hazard.
How does contractor licensing work in Kansas?
There's no statewide general contractor license in Kansas. Licensing rules come from cities and counties, and some of them require exams.
MABCD issues license classes for Wichita, the unincorporated parts of Sedgwick County, and the smaller cities under contract with it, and those classes include Swimming Pool and Wrecking. Wrecking covers demolition work. Licensing rules differ by city and county, so ask the crew which license covers your area.
Getting a written price
Your exact price depends on your pool and yard. Call now to get your visit on the calendar.
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.