Pool removal in West Virginia
Pool removal in West Virginia starts with a local permit and an 811 call before digging; then a crew paid West Virginia rates fills the pool in or takes it out.
- Concrete pool, filled in · 1–3 days
- $2,200–$9,000
- Concrete pool, taken out · 3–7 days
- $3,600–$14,400
US ranges from Angi, set for West Virginia 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.
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Fill it in, or take it all out?
In West Virginia, filling in a concrete pool runs $2,200 to $9,000, while a complete removal costs $3,600 to $14,400, figures shaped by local crew wages.
Call now to reach a pool demolition company serving your part of the state, which will book a visit and give you a written price.
What each kind of pool costs?
The pool type itself moves the price more than anything else does. The numbers below come from US figures at Angi, recalculated using West Virginia construction wages of $21.90 per hour versus $25.02 nationally (BLS).
| Kind of pool | West Virginia range |
|---|---|
| Above ground pool, dismantled and carted off | $425 to $2,250 |
| Vinyl liner pool, removed | $2,700 to $9,000 |
| Fiberglass pool, removed | $4,500 to $13,500 |
| Concrete or gunite pool, filled in | $2,200 to $9,000 |
| Concrete or gunite pool, fully removed | $3,600 to $14,400 |
With a fill in, workers break up the bottom of the pool and pack the hole with soil. With a full removal, every piece of the pool gets hauled off, so the bill climbs and the job runs longer. Per HomeAdvisor, expect a fill in to keep workers on site 1 to 3 days, while full removal stretches to 3 to 7 days.
Once a crew has looked at your pool and yard, they can hand you a written quote, which beats guessing where your job will land between the low and high ends.
Permits for pool demolition in West Virginia
Your city sets its own rules, so start by finding out what your local office wants.
- Charleston: an asbestos report must come with every demolition permit, along with information on where the storm and sewer laterals sit and how they're capped. A lateral is simply the pipe running from your property to the city line.
- Huntington: no demolition permit gets issued until every utility is cut off and the Plumbing Inspector has looked over the property to decide what the work must include.
The city's demolition instructions also require contractors to backfill the lot using rock-free dirt and grade it level. Make sure your quote covers that type of fill.
Letting 811 know before digging
The state's 811 service needs notice at least 2 business days ahead of any excavation or demolition, and you can't file it earlier than 10 business days out. Weekends and state and federal holidays aren't counted. This call is worth making since utility lines may be buried right where digging will happen.
Hiring a licensed contractor
W. Va. Code §30-42-3 treats anyone paid to tear down a structure or excavate as a contractor once a residential project hits $5,000. Section 30-42-6 makes it unlawful to work or bid as a contractor in West Virginia without holding a license. Plenty of pool removals go past $5,000, so asking about a license before signing is reasonable.
Getting a crew to your yard
These ranges reflect what's typical, but the final figure depends on your pool, how easy your yard is to reach, and how much fill the job takes. The crew will ask a few questions about your pool and yard, schedule a visit, and put a price in writing. Call now to start.
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.