Pool removal in New Jersey
In New Jersey, pool demolition begins with a township construction permit; then a crew, paid at New Jersey rates, breaks the shell out or fills it in.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $3,200–$12,900
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $5,200–$20,600
- Example town permit: Evesham Township, in‑ground pool
- $168
US ranges from Angi, set for New Jersey construction pay (BLS, May 2025); days from HomeAdvisor; permit fee from Evesham Township.
Pool removal cost calculator
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?
What you pay comes down to the material your pool is built from and how much of it gets hauled off your property. With one call you reach a pool demolition company near you, and they can give you an actual number for the pool in your yard.
Prices by type of pool
These ranges begin with national data from Angi, then get adjusted to match construction labor rates in New Jersey.
| Pool material | Kind of work | What it costs in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete or gunite | Filled in | $3,200 to $12,900 |
| Concrete or gunite | Removed completely | $5,200 to $20,600 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $6,400 to $19,300 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $3,900 to $12,900 |
| Above ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $600 to $3,225 |
Concrete pools and gunite pools share the same pricing. Not sure which kind is in your yard? The crew can figure that out when they come by.
Fill it in, or remove it completely?
For concrete or gunite pools, our estimates cover both filling in and full removal. What can stay underground depends on local rules. Bernards, for example, requires concrete used as fill to be broken into 3 to 4 inch pieces, with steel and liner removed.
Filling in saves money, though your town might have rules about what can remain underground, so where you live shapes the answer.
Can't decide which way to go? Call today and the crew will write up a price for each option.
Fill it in
$3,200–$12,900 in New Jersey
- 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
$5,200–$20,600 in New Jersey
- 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.
Why do New Jersey prices run higher than the national figure?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that construction laborers here average $33.84 an hour, while the national average is $25.02. Most of what you pay for pool removal goes to the crew's time, so higher pay here means higher prices than the national ranges.
Take a vinyl liner pool: nationally it runs $3,000 to $10,000, but in New Jersey that same job costs $3,900 to $12,900.
Getting a permit before work starts
Think of a permit as your town's written okay to do the job. New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code says no one can demolish a structure until the town's construction office has issued a permit, and townships treat pools as structures under this rule.
Filling a pool in counts just as much as removing it. Since the permit must be issued before digging starts, handle the paperwork first. Bring it up with the crew when they come out to look at your pool.
What Bernards and Evesham ask of homeowners
Bernards Township won't let you fill in or demolish any pool, concrete or vinyl, without a construction permit first. Any concrete left in the ground as fill has to be broken down to pieces of 3 to 4 inches, with all steel and liner pulled out.
Evesham Township requires a zoning permit on top of a construction permit.
Each town writes its own rules, so your town's requirements may not match what Bernards or Evesham asks for. When the crew visits to price the job, ask what permits your town needs so nothing holds up the start date.
New Jersey pool removal permit rules
| Town | Permit | Can part of the pool stay? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Township | Construction permit | Yes | Rules |
| Bergenfield | Construction permit | Yes | Rules |
| Bernards Township | Construction permit | Yes | Rules |
| Every town (state code) | Construction permit to demolish | Not stated | Rules |
| Evesham Township | Zoning permit plus a $168 construction permit | Yes | Rules |
Selling later? New Jersey's home-sale form asks the seller about fill, and whether the pool had permits.
Each rule comes from the official page linked in its row. See all 19 cities and counties
After you call
Your call connects with an independent pool demolition company that serves your area. They'll ask a few questions about your pool and yard, set up a visit, and hand you a price in writing after that.
Your yard and your town decide the real number. Call now, and a local crew will come out and give you a price in writing.
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.