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If your driveway, patio, or sidewalk only has thin cracks and there is no evidence of settling, it may suffice to simply patch the cracks. But if there is more widespread damage, patching the cracks and resurfacing the concrete may end up a waste of money… as the same problems will be back shortly.

There are many tools that concrete demolition contractors may use to demolish concrete. The most common is a bobcat with a hydraulic or pneumatic breaker attachment. Usually, the contractor will have a roll off dumpster on site. After the concrete is broken, the bobcat loads the concrete into the dumpster and the dumpster is hauled away to a landfill or concrete recycle.

To ensure safe removal of old concrete without any damage to surrounding structures, you must hire professional concrete removal services. When you are planning to put concrete back in the same area again, you need a qualified removal service to ensure that your old concrete is removed thoroughly and does not pose a danger to your new concrete. These services are very efficient in their techniques and methods of concrete removal. These can be one service that should not be ignored when you are looking at removing old concrete. Call for a good service now, do not compromise!

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Whether you are doing a partial demolition or a complete pool demolition, pool demolition in Los Angeles is a fairly straightforward process. How straightforward? We’ve condensed swimming pool demolition into five easy steps just to show you how easy it is.

1. Drain the swimming pool

Before demolishing a swimming pool you’ll need to drain it. You can either open the drains and let time and gravity do their job, or pump out the water. Once a pool has been complete drained, you will need to drill an array of holes in the bottom of the pool. Holes will allow the pool to drain properly and constantly once its been filled in.

2. Demolish the Top Two Feet of Concrete

Demolish the top two layers of concrete around the pool and take the pool down to ground level. This is done usually with a Bobcat with a pneumatic drill attached to it. A bobcat can quickly demo a pool and the associated concrete.

3. Fill in the Pool 

Once the top to three layers of concrete have been demolished use the demolish concrete as fill and dump it into the bottom of the pool. 

4. Top the Concrete Fill with Fill Dirt

Fill in the pool with extra fill dirt, and then grade and compact. 

5. Landscape

After your former pool site has been compacted, call a landscaper and have sod planted.

Whether you are doing a complete swimming pool demolition or a partial swimming pool removal, swimming pool demolition is one of the simpler demolition jobs you can do. Here are 10 Tips to help you in your swimming pool demolition.

10. Use heavy machinery … While you can do a swimming pool demolition with a jackhammer I would highly recommend using heavy equipment to demo a pool. Either a bobcat with a hydraulic drill attachment, or a backhoe. Either one can quickly break up and bust up concrete. 

9. Obtain a permit … Typically you would need some type of permit for a swimming pool demolition. For instance, in Los Angeles, you only need a grading permit. Other municipalities may require a demolition permit or a series of permits. Obtaining a permit now ensures that your swimming pool removal is legal from the start.

8. Make a plan for construction debris disposal … Even if you are filling in your pool you can expect a certain amount of construction debris. Develop a plan beforehand on how you are going to dispose of that construction debris. Whether you are renting a dumpster or calling a hauling service, when, etc.

7. Get rid of pool accessories in advance … Pool toys, pool furniture, and portable pool filters can all become flying projectiles during a swimming pool demolition. 

6. Cover your windows … If you have glass doors and windows overlooking the pool, you may want to cover those doors and windows with heavy duty plastic or plywood boarding to prevent them from damage.

5. Lock up the cat, board the dog … It should go without saying that you need to isolate and lock up your pets during any kind of demolition work. 

4. Drain your pool… Before you begin your pool demolition be sure to remove the drain plugs and completely drain your pool. You may want to use a compressor and hose to drain the pool completely.

3. Drill drainage holes … Drill an array of drainage holes in the bottom of the pool so that once the pool has been filled in ground water will drain normally.

2. Buy extra fill … You will need fill dirt to layer on top of the demolished pool once the top layer of concrete so make sure you have some dirt on hand to complete the fill in. 

1. Recruit friends … doing your on swimming pool demolition can be a herculean effort so get some friends to help you. 

If you use these tips your swimming pool demolition will go smoothly.

Demolishing a swimming pool and filling it in is a relatively simple and straightforward demolition job. Demolishing a swimming pool is time and labor intensive however. If you plan on doing your own swimming pool demolition plan on renting some heavy equipment and recruiting some friends to help.

Step 1. Formulate a plan. Swimming pool demolition isn’t something you want to do on a whim. You should spend a couple weeks planning exactly how you are going to demolish and fill in your pool.

Some things to think about — Will I need a permit? Most cities will require some sort of permit to demo a pool. How will I haul away construction debris? Even if you are doing a partial pool demolition you will generate a bit of construction debris that you will need to dispose of. What kind of heavy equipment will I need to rent? Do I have enough space to bring in a bobcat with a hydraulic breaker or will I need to do it with jackhammers?

Step 2. Clear and drain your pool. Clear away all pool accessories from the pool, including toys, filters, and removable ladders or diving boards. Drain your pool. You will eventually drill a set of holes in the bottom of the pool to ensure proper drainage, but be sure you drain your pool normally before beginning any swimming pool demolition.

Step 3. Demolish your swimming pool. You are most likely doing a partial swimming pool demolition so this involves drilling holes in the bottom of the pool and then cutting away the top two to three feet of concrete. The concrete is then used as fill in the bottom of the pool. 

Step 4. Fill in the pool with more fill dirt and start compaction. After you’ve properly compacted the pool area begin landscaping.

If this all sounds too daunting there are many swimming pool demolition contractors that specialize in swimming pool removal. 

 

 

There are two types of swimming pool demolition. Partial swimming pool demolition and complete swimming pool demolition. 

Partial swimming pool demolition is often called a swimming pool fill in. A partial swimming pool demolition typically involves cutting away the first two feet of concrete surrounding the pool and lowering the pool to ground level. Then the demolished concrete is dumped into the bottom of the pool and used as fill. That fill is compacted, and then a layer of fill sand is added. The concrete and fill sand is compacted again, then dirt and top soil is added.

Complete swimming pool demolition is basically the same process but the entire swimming pool is demolished. All the concrete and construction material (like fiberglass) is removed and hauled away. Fresh fill sand and fill dirt is used to fill in the hole. Complete swimming pool demolition is often more expensive than partial swimming pool demolition and less popular than partial swimming pool demolition. The advantage to complete swimming pool demolition is that a homeowner will not have to disclose the old pool when he or she sells the home. Also, in certain parts of the country, some cities only permit for complete swimming pool demolition.

Guest post, written by: Brooke E.


I am a realtor and I recently started buying foreclosed houses, then reselling them. These tend to be a bit of a fixer-upper, and it takes some work to be able to resell them for a profit. Most notably, no one wants to buy a house with a swimming pool. So whenever I buy a foreclosure with a pool my first call is to a demolition company specializing in swimming pool demolition. Below are the 4 steps I take to making this happen.

  • STEP ONE: Find a Swimming Pool Demolition Expert

    Call around and find a demolition company that specializes in swimming pool demolition. It’s best to get a few estimates so you can be sure you’re getting the right price. Swimming pool demolitions varies widely from company to company. I suggest getting at least three to compare, and make sure you get these quotes in writing!
  • STEP TWO: Decide What Kind of Swimming Pool Demolition You Need

    What many people might not be aware of, I know I wasn’t beforehand, there are actually two types of swimming pool demolition. They are: partial pool demolition and complete pool demolition. Complete swimming pool demolition is when a demolition company removes all the concrete and fills in the hole. In my case, I always choose this type of swimming pool demolition because it’s the only one my town allows.

    Partial swimming pool demolition is where only a few feet of concrete is demolished and then used as fill for the pool. Partial is a lot cheaper to do, so if you are also flipping houses look into this as a possibility.
  • STEP THREE: Pull Your Swimming Pool Demolition Permit

    Swimming pool demolition requires some kind of permit so just file the permit with your city’s building office. Often times the pool demolition company is able to handle this step for you, so check with them first.
  • STEP FOUR: Have the Swimming Pool Demolished and Filled In.

    Swimming pool demolition will typically take 2 days, but could go longer if you have a really big pool. A swimming pool demolition company will spend the first day doing the demolition, and the second (and third) days filling the swimming pool.
    • And that’s all there is to it! Clearing out an old decaying pool can really increase the value of your property!