Pool removal in New York
In New York, pool demolition calls for a town permit. A pool filled in place needs its floor drained and broken, and the crew is paid New York rates.
Pool removal in New York runs from $550 to $18,600, shaped by the material and by whether the crew fills it in or removes it fully.
One call connects you with a pool demolition company that works near you.
Pool removal cost by pool type
The starting point is national ranges from Angi, adjusted for pay in New York. Construction laborers in the state average $29.89 an hour, compared with $25.02 nationwide, and since labor drives most of the bill, local figures tend to sit higher.
| Pool type | The job involved | Cost in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Above ground | Taken apart and hauled away | $550 to $2,900 |
| Concrete / gunite | Filled in with soil | $2,900 to $11,600 |
| Concrete / gunite | Removed completely | $4,600 to $18,600 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $5,800 to $17,400 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $3,500 to $11,600 |
Gunite is a concrete mix sprayed over a frame to form the shell, and it is handled like poured concrete when removed, so both fall under a single price range. The tool on the home page asks which pool type you have, then shows the range for your state alongside a call button.
Fill-in or full removal?
Concrete and gunite pools leave room for a decision. A fill-in breaks part of the shell, then soil covers what remains; a full removal hauls the whole shell away. With fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, the listed ranges assume removal.
Across New York, expect $2,900 to $11,600 for a fill-in and $4,600 to $18,600 for full removal. The national Angi figures are $2,500 to $10,000 for a fill-in and $4,000 to $16,000 for a full removal. The gap can reach several thousand dollars, so ask a crew to see your yard and quote both options before choosing.
Fill it in
- 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
- 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.
New York City prices
Within the five boroughs, Angi gives an average job of $6,756, and most homeowners pay $5,630 to $9,008. Taking a pool fully out in the city runs $4,500 to $18,000.
These New York City figures come from Angi, while the statewide prices are national ranges adjusted for New York labor pay. A visit is the only way to know where your job falls.
Is a permit required for pool demolition?
In the Town of Greece, for example, you need a permit from the Town of Greece Building Department before demolishing an in-ground pool, and the floor must be broken up or made permeable so water can drain before the pool is filled.
Permeable simply means water can get through.
Turning a range into a written price
A range sets expectations, while a firm number comes only after someone sees the yard. When you call, you reach an independent pool demolition company that covers your area.
- Press the call button, and the company that serves your area answers.
- Describe the pool and yard, because those details help the crew plan the work.
- The crew schedules a visit to look at the pool in person.
- You receive a written price, so the cost is clear before work starts.
Call now to book a visit with a crew that works in your area and get a written price before any work starts.
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.