Pool removal in Maine

These numbers start with Angi's 2026 national price data and are then adjusted for what Maine construction laborers earn, which sits at $22.98 an hour compared with $25.02 nationwide (BLS).

What you'll actually pay comes down to yard access and the amount of fill involved. Once a crew looks at the pool, they can give you a written price.

For a concrete or gunite pool, you can compare filling it in with taking it all out. Ask the crew what each option would involve in your yard. Expect 1 to 3 days for a fill in and 3 to 7 days for a full removal, per HomeAdvisor.

The state's environmental agency treats things like clean dirt, stone, brick, and hardened concrete as inert fill. That means clean material that isn't mixed with trash or other waste, so it's fair to ask the crew what will go into the hole.

Town rules for pool removal can differ. Portland publishes rules for its general exterior demolition permit, but it does not publish pool-specific removal rules. That runs $30 for work up to $1,000, then another $10 for every extra $1,000 (fee schedule).

After approval, an inspection has to happen before any demolition. The permit lapses in 30 days, though you can get one 15-day extension (city permit sheet). Since time starts ticking, have your crew lined up before you file.

Under Maine law, every excavator must contact Dig Safe at least 3 business days before digging, but no earlier than 30 calendar days out (state law). The digging itself has to start within 30 days of that notice. Should the work still be going 60 calendar days after notice, or move past the original area, the excavator must notify Dig Safe again.

Towns may also have a say in the condition of the site afterward. Under Rockland's code, a site counts as safe only once debris is gone and any hole left behind gets filled in and compacted, or enclosed by chain-link fencing 6 feet high or more (Rockland code).

Where you're allowed to send pool water depends on the town. York permits dechlorinated pool water, meaning chlorine under 0.05 mg/L, to flow into its storm drains (York ordinance). Not sure where your water can go? Bring it up when you call.

General contractors aren't licensed or regulated by the state in Maine. Plumbers and electricians do carry licenses (Attorney General).

State law also calls for a written contract on home work over $3,000. Get the price, the scope of work, and the fill plan down on paper.

One call links you with a pool demolition company that works in your area. They ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price. Call now and get your yard back.