Pool removal in Washington
Pool removal in Washington starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid Washington rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,900–$11,500
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $4,600–$18,300
US ranges from Angi, set for Washington 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 Washington, filling in a concrete pool runs $2,900 to $11,500, and a full removal costs $4,600 to $18,300, based on local labor rates.
One call gets a local crew out to your yard with a written price.
What does each pool type cost?
Nothing affects cost as much as the type of pool you have. These figures are adjusted for Washington, where construction laborers average $29.48 per hour, versus $25.02 nationwide. The national numbers come from Angi.
| Pool kind | Work included | Washington price |
|---|---|---|
| Above ground | Taken apart and removed | $550–$2,875 |
| Vinyl liner | Removed | $3,400–$11,500 |
| Fiberglass | Removed | $5,700–$17,200 |
| Concrete or gunite | Filled with soil | $2,900–$11,500 |
| Concrete or gunite | Removed completely | $4,600–$18,300 |
If you have a concrete pool, your two options are filling it in or removing it completely.
These ranges are a starting point. One call books a visit and gets you a written price for your own pool and yard.
Local permit rules for King County and Seattle
Permits depend on where you live, so ask the crew what your job needs when you call. Seattle's SDCI says a grading permit is generally required when a project changes the grade by more than 4 feet and the material dug out or added is more than 50 cubic yards. That page also covers other situations that trigger a permit.
King County's residential demolition checklist says holes must be filled with clean material smaller than eight inches and covered so no broken concrete is exposed.
Calling 811 before digging
Under Washington law (RCW 19.122.030), 811 must be told at least two full business days before digging starts, and no more than ten.
Draining the water first
According to Ecology, pool water should go to the sanitary sewer, using the pool's own drain or a sewer access point close to the pool. Keep it out of storm drains. Give the pool a week or more to sit first so the chlorine has time to break down.
Choosing a registered contractor
Every construction contractor in Washington must register with L&I and carry a bond and insurance. Registration allows contractors to take on jobs that involve building demolition.
Selling the home later
The Washington seller disclosure form asks sellers to disclose any added fill, including dirt or waste, anywhere on the property. If you fill the pool in, keep records of the job so you have them on hand when you sell.
Get your written price: call now
A single call connects you with a pool demolition crew serving your area. They will ask about your pool and yard, set up a visit, and leave you with 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.