Pool removal in Ohio

The ranges below come from national data published by Angi, adjusted for Ohio, where average pay for construction laborers is $28.03 per hour versus $25.02 nationwide (BLS).

If you have a concrete or gunite pool, filling it in costs less than taking it all the way out.

Filling in a concrete pool leaves some of the structure in place, while a full removal takes the whole pool out. Per HomeAdvisor, plan on the crew being there 1 to 3 days for a partial fill, or 3 to 7 days when everything comes out.

Your city or village sets the permit rules, not the state. Take Montgomery: filling in an in-ground pool there calls for zoning approval rather than a full building permit.

The Montgomery application also notes the city can ask for a right-of-way improvement bond plus City Engineer review when the final grade will change, and ground cover has to be down within 7 days of the job being done.

Columbus issues demolition permits to pros who are registered with the city's Building and Zoning Services office. Columbus lets homeowners get permits for certain work they do themselves, including demolition of an accessory structure, but not for work a hired contractor will do, per the city's FAQ. That page doesn't mention pools by name, so this is a good question to ask the crew when you call.

Call now to reach a pool demolition company that works in your area.

Ohio law says whoever digs must call the state's 811 line at least two working days before digging, not counting the day of the call, and no more than 16 calendar days before (Ohio law).

Hire an excavator and following the rule is their job. Dig on your own and it doesn't apply, unless the digging happens within a utility easement or public right-of-way, or where utility lines are known to serve the property.

At the state level, Ohio licenses only commercial contractors in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration work. Local building and health departments oversee residential contractors, per the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. When you call, the crew will book a visit and give you a written price for your job.

Per Ohio EPA rules, dechlorinated pool water can be discharged to a storm sewer as long as it doesn't add significant pollutants. The agency suggests letting the water sit, usually 48 hours or longer, so the chlorine dissipates before release. You can read more in the Ohio EPA's guidance.

The Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form asks sellers if they're aware of any past or present flooding, drainage, settling, grading or erosion issues. When you pick how the pool comes out, keep that question in mind if a sale is in your future.

These ranges tell you what's typical, and a visit is what turns them into an actual number. Call now, and the crew will ask about your pool and yard, then book a visit and give you a price in writing.