Pool removal in Montana

The ranges below begin with national numbers from Angi, adjusted for Montana construction wages. Construction laborers here average $24.80 per hour, nearly matching the national figure of $25.02 reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Crews here earn about what they do nationwide, so Montana prices land close to the national ones, a little lower at the high end.

Gunite is simply concrete sprayed into place, so it follows the same pricing as poured concrete. Call now to be put through to a pool demolition company in your area. They'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.

A concrete pool gives you 2 options. Filling it in keeps part of the old shell buried under soil and costs less. Removing everything takes the entire pool out and costs more.

The timeline is different as well. HomeAdvisor estimates 1 to 3 days for a fill in and 3 to 7 days for a complete removal.

Planning to sell your home? Montana sellers have to share any known problems that are serious enough to matter to a buyer, meaning issues that could sway a buyer's decision. The law includes no question that asks about pools directly.

Before digging starts, Montana law says the person doing the work must reach every underground utility owner through the one call center ahead of time, under MCA 69-4-503. Montana811 wants that notice filed 2 full business days ahead of the work. You can submit it by dialing 811 or going online.

Each notice only covers digging that starts within 10 days. If the job slips past that, the crew files a new one.

Within Billings city limits, the city layers on extra requirements:

• Bond: Before the city will hand over a demolition permit, a $10,000 surety bond has to be on file. A surety bond is a promise, purchased from a bonding company, that the job will be done right. (City of Billings)
• Utilities: The owner has to get utility service shut off and collect written proof that each affected line is disconnected. Sewer and water lines need to be capped to the standards set by the city's Public Utilities department.
• Contractor: Any contractor doing demolition inside the city must carry a bond and a license from Billings.

Outside the city, Yellowstone County doesn't issue building permits, so these Billings rules stop at the city line.

In the Missoula area, dechlorinated pool water is an allowed discharge. When that water flows into a drain or ditch feeding a river or stream, chlorine has to drop below .01 ppm (parts per million). That limit comes from the Missoula Valley Water Quality District's rules.

Starting January 1, 2026, all construction contractors in Montana need a license from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Montana exempts casual or minor jobs costing less than $2,500 for labor and materials, unless they're part of a larger job. This is spelled out in MCA 37-45-104. Because most pool removals cost more than $2,500, the crew you hire needs a Montana state license. Ask to see it before you sign.

A single call connects you with a pool demolition crew serving your part of Montana. They'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price. Call now to get your visit on the calendar.