Pool removal in North Dakota
Pool removal in North Dakota starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid North Dakota rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,500–$10,200
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $4,100–$16,300
US ranges from Angi, set for North Dakota 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?
In North Dakota, filling in a concrete pool generally runs $2,500 to $10,200, while a full removal costs $4,100 to $16,300.
Your final price depends on the pool's material, your yard, and the removal method you pick, so call now to get a written price from a local crew.
Prices by kind of pool
The starting point for these ranges is national data from Angi. From there, they are adjusted to North Dakota wages for construction laborers, which average $25.55 an hour according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
| Kind of pool | Price in North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Above ground pool removed and hauled off | $475 to $2,550 |
| Vinyl liner pool removed | $3,100 to $10,200 |
| Fiberglass pool removed | $5,100 to $15,300 |
Fiberglass pools usually cost more to remove than vinyl liner pools. Only a written quote from a local crew tells you where your own yard lands, and that takes just one call.
Filling in or taking it all out?
A concrete or gunite pool gives you two routes. Filling in means breaking up the pool and covering it with soil, with the crew on site for 1 to 3 days. A full removal takes the whole structure away and runs 3 to 7 days, according to HomeAdvisor.
Your pick can matter down the road when you sell. The seller's property disclosure form used in North Dakota asks about issues like settling and shifting, so knowing what lies beneath your grass is useful. Go over both routes with a crew before choosing.
Fill it in
$2,500–$10,200 in North Dakota
- 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
$4,100–$16,300 in North Dakota
- 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.
Permits in Fargo and Minot
Rules differ from city to city. In Fargo, demolition permits come through the Inspections Department. City water and sewer lines have to be capped, with written confirmation, before the permit goes out. You'll pay $100 for a building with those services, and $40 when the structure is smaller than 400 square feet and has no utilities hooked up. Pools are not named on Fargo's page.
Under Minot's demolition permit conditions, the site has to be fully filled with compacted, suitable soil. After that, it gets graded so rainwater won't collect, topped with topsoil, and planted with grass seed.
Draining the water in West Fargo
In West Fargo, you can't send chlorinated pool water straight into a waterway or storm sewer. The water must be dechlorinated before it is discharged.
Getting buried lines marked before digging
Before any digging starts, underground utility lines need to be marked. That marking step is called a locate request. Through North Dakota One Call, the clock starts at 12:01 a.m. the next business day. Then two full business days have to pass, weekends and holidays aside, before digging may begin.
A locate has an expiry. Under state law, it stays good for only 21 days past the scheduled dig date, unless the utility companies agree to extend it.
Hiring a licensed contractor
The Secretary of State issues a state contractor license, which North Dakota requires once a job passes $4,000. Fiberglass and full concrete removals usually cost more than $4,000, so the crew you hire for those jobs will need a state license. Ask to see it before the work starts.
Getting a written price for your pool
A single call connects you with a pool demolition company serving your area of North Dakota. They will ask about the pool and the yard, set up a visit, and hand you a price in writing. Call now to book a visit and get a written price for your pool.
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.