How does inground swimming pool removal work?

Removal is quoted as either partial or full. A partial removal is usually cheaper and faster but leaves part of the pool's original materials in the ground, which can cause problems later; a full removal costs more and takes longer but carries less future risk. Either can be backfilled with the material taken out of the pool. In an engineered backfill an engineer supervises the work and, on a full removal, provides documentation that the area can be built on. Above-ground pools are drained, broken into pieces, and hauled away.

Do I need a permit to demolish a structure?

It depends on the structure and on city guidelines. Austin Demolition Services determines whether a pool removal needs a permit and helps obtain one, and it obtains the permit itself for shed, garage, and barn demolitions. It also helps turn off the relevant utilities beforehand. The owner is responsible for clearing the contents out of a shed, garage, or barn before demolition day.

Demolition

Austin Demolition Service

Austin Demolition Services is a demolition contractor based in Austin, Texas. It removes unwanted residential structures, including mobile homes and travel trailers, garages, sheds and barns, swimming pools, decks and fences, and interior kitchen and bathroom spaces, and it handles concrete and cement removal and disposal.

Jobs start with a phone call and photographs of the structure, which the company uses to build a demolition plan. It determines whether a permit is required and helps obtain one, arranges utility shut-offs before work begins, and disposes of the debris. Inground pool removals are quoted as either partial or full, and with an engineered or a non-engineered backfill; only an engineered full removal comes with documentation that the area can be built over.

Crews are local. The company says its contractors live in the Austin area, understand regional ordinances, and are available on shorter notice than out-of-town subcontractors, in contrast to residential demolition firms that rely on outside contractors.

Estimates are free and requested by form or by phone on (512) 298-4167. The site does not publish prices, crew size, license numbers, or how far outside Austin it will travel, so confirm coverage and permitting for your county before booking.

Best for

Austin-area property owners clearing a mobile home, travel trailer, pool, garage, shed, deck, or slab of concrete from a residential lot. The site describes a local Central Texas crew, so owners outside the region should confirm coverage first.

What they do

Mobile home and travel trailer demolition and removal
Swimming pool demolition, filling, and removal
Garage, shed, and barn demolition
Concrete and cement removal and disposal
Old deck and fence removal
Kitchen and bathroom demolition
Demolition permit handling and utility shut-off coordination
Debris hauling and disposal

What stands out

Obtains the demolition permit and coordinates utility shut-offs before removing a shed, garage, or barn.
Offers partial or full inground pool removal with engineered or non-engineered backfill; only an engineered full removal comes with build-over documentation.
Quotes are built from photographs of the structure, and estimates are free.

Common questions

How does inground swimming pool removal work?: Removal is quoted as either partial or full. A partial removal is usually cheaper and faster but leaves part of the pool's original materials in the ground, which can cause problems later; a full removal costs more and takes longer but carries less future risk. Either can be backfilled with the material taken out of the pool. In an engineered backfill an engineer supervises the work and, on a full removal, provides documentation that the area can be built on. Above-ground pools are drained, broken into pieces, and hauled away.
Do I need a permit to demolish a structure?: It depends on the structure and on city guidelines. Austin Demolition Services determines whether a pool removal needs a permit and helps obtain one, and it obtains the permit itself for shed, garage, and barn demolitions. It also helps turn off the relevant utilities beforehand. The owner is responsible for clearing the contents out of a shed, garage, or barn before demolition day.