Pool removal in Pennsylvania
Pool removal in Pennsylvania starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid Pennsylvania rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,600–$10,400
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $4,100–$16,600
US ranges from Angi, set for Pennsylvania 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?
For pool removal in Pennsylvania, whether it's an old above-ground pool or a concrete one you're done with, one call reaches a pool demolition company that works near you. They'll ask about your pool and yard, book a visit, and give you a written price.
Cost by type of pool
The price depends on your pool type and, for concrete, whether you fill it in or remove it completely. These are national prices from Angi, set slightly higher because construction laborers in Pennsylvania earn a little more than the US average.
| Kind of pool | Pennsylvania price |
|---|---|
| Above ground, dismantled and hauled off | $500 to $2,600 |
| Vinyl liner, removed | $3,100 to $10,400 |
| Fiberglass pool, taken out | $5,200 to $15,500 |
| Concrete or gunite pool, filled in place | $2,600 to $10,400 |
| Concrete or gunite, full removal | $4,100 to $16,600 |
Filling in a concrete pool is the cheaper route and wraps up faster, per HomeAdvisor.
One call before digging
Under Pennsylvania's Underground Utility Line Protection Law, you may lawfully break ground three to ten business days after notifying the One Call System. Plan for that wait in your timeline.
Permits in Philadelphia
To demolish an in-ground pool, Philadelphia calls for a building permit plus an inspection, according to the city's code bulletin. The floor has to be broken up into chunks no bigger than 1 foot across so water drains into the soil. Any loose rebar comes out, and the hole gets filled with clean fill.
The city suggests taking out the side walls but won't insist on it. Any walls left behind can never serve as retaining walls.
Draining the water
The state's environmental protection agency warns that pool water shouldn't be discharged, whether directly or indirectly, into waters of the commonwealth, and storm sewers count. Before work begins, ask the crew how they plan to drain yours.
Hiring a registered contractor
The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act says contractors doing $5,000 or more of home improvement work annually must be registered with the Attorney General's Office. Tearing out a pool at someone's house counts as home improvement once the total agreed price passes $500. Before you sign, ask any contractor for their Pennsylvania registration number.
Selling your home once the pool is out
If you sell someday, Pennsylvania's seller disclosure statement asks whether you know of any fill on the property. Keeping the removal paperwork makes that question easy to answer.
Getting a written price for your yard
For a price specific to your pool and yard, call now to reach a pool demolition company that serves 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.