Pool removal in New Mexico
Pool removal in New Mexico starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid New Mexico rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,100–$8,300
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $3,300–$13,300
US ranges from Angi, set for New Mexico 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 New Mexico is easier than it sounds. One call reaches a pool demolition company that works in your area, and they give you a written price after they see your yard. A single call connects you with a pool demolition company near you. They'll ask a few questions about your pool and your yard, set up a visit, and leave you with a written estimate.
Prices by pool kind
Nothing moves the price like the type of pool you have. The ranges below are national numbers from Angi, adjusted for New Mexico construction wages of $19.93 an hour, compared with $25.02 nationwide.
| Pool kind | Work done | New Mexico price |
|---|---|---|
| Above ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $400 to $2,075 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $2,500 to $8,300 |
| Concrete or gunite | Filled in | $2,100–$8,300 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $4,200–$12,500 |
| Concrete or gunite | Removed entirely | $3,300 to $13,300 |
Filling in a concrete pool generally costs less than taking it all the way out. With a full removal, the entire shell comes out. The true cost for your yard comes from a written quote after a visit, and that begins with one call.
Permits in Albuquerque
The Building Safety Division in Albuquerque counts demolition as work that calls for a permit. That means a paper Demolition Permit Application, signed off by the divisions involved.
Sign-offs from the Air Quality, Fugitive Dust and Asbestos programs come next. Once those are in hand, you finish the application in ABQ-Plan.
Ringing 811 ahead of any digging
State law in New Mexico says anyone using machines to dig must give notice of at least 2 full working days through the one-call center. The day you call is not part of that count. The point is to have underground utility lines marked ahead of any digging.
Utility marks are good for 15 working days under the standard rules. Go past that window and the marks have to be renewed.
Hiring a licensed contractor
The Construction Industries Licensing Act treats demolishing a building or any other structure as licensed work. The exemption for casual, minor work allows just one small job at a time, with yearly pay capped at $7,200. Nearly every pool job costs more than that, so confirm any crew you hire holds a New Mexico contractor license.
Time the crew spends at your place
HomeAdvisor puts a fill in at 1 to 3 days and a full removal at 3 to 7 days. Allow time for any required permit and the 811 notice on top of the days the crew spends in your yard.
Pool draining and leftover water
Albuquerque Bernalillo County's water utility treats water flowing off your property into the street or onto a neighbor's land as water waste. Draining pools is on its list of causes, which means you need a plan for the water.
The city also points to pools that aren't maintained as a place mosquitoes breed. It wants violating properties reported so vector control technicians can step in. If an unused pool is holding standing water, removing it can take away a place mosquitoes breed.
Get a written price for your yard
Every yard is different, so the real number comes from a visit. Call now: one call reaches a pool demolition company that works in your area. The crew will ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.
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.