Pool removal in Louisiana

The figures begin with national numbers from Angi, then get adjusted for Louisiana wages. Construction laborers here earn $20.31 per hour on average, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national average sits at $25.02.

Concrete and gunite pools can be filled in or taken out completely. Filling in is quicker and costs less, while taking it all out costs more and takes longer.

These ranges are a starting point, and your real price comes from a crew who has seen your yard. Call now, tell them about your pool and yard, and they'll book a visit and put the price in writing.

State law says anyone digging or demolishing must notify Louisiana 811. That notice has to arrive at least 48 hours ahead of the work, and no earlier than 120 hours before. Weekends and holidays are not part of the count.

After the notice, crews must wait at least 48 hours, with the clock beginning at 7:00 a.m. the following workday before digging. Plan your start date around that wait.

To demolish a building in New Orleans, you need a demolition permit, even when you plan to rebuild on the lot. The city has no separate rules just for taking pools out; its pool permit is for building a pool or changing one.

Fees run $95, plus $5 per $1,000 of demolition cost. If a Certificate of Appropriateness is required, add a 50% surcharge. Residential structures going through City Council review pay $250.

Pool drainage counts too. Under the Sewerage and Water Board plumbing code, pool water may drain indirectly into an existing house drain. Homes without one need a permit from the Board to install one.

The state licensing board classifies demolition or removal done on or beside a house as home improvement once the project value hits $7,500. Jobs above $7,500 and up to $50,000 call for a home improvement registration. Commercial work over $50,000 calls for a contractor's license.

If your price comes in over $7,500, it's fair to ask to see the company's registration when you get your written price.

Sellers must complete Louisiana's 2026 Residential Property Disclosure Document. One question asks whether the land has had flooding, water intrusion, accumulation, or drainage problems. If a sale is in your future, save your removal documents and talk with the crew about yard drainage.

Your pool and your yard shape the final price, so a visit is the way to a real number. Call now: one call reaches a local pool demolition crew, and they'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.