Partial pool removal.
Remove the upper portion of the pool shell, create required drainage openings, place approved fill and compact it in lifts, then rough grade the area. This option is generally intended for open-yard uses when no future structure is planned, subject to local requirements.
How it works.
- 1
Upper shell comes out
The top portion of the shell — typically the visible walls and the bond beam — is broken out and hauled off.
- 2
Drainage openings are cut
Openings are made through the remaining base so water can pass through rather than collecting in a concrete bowl underground. This step is what separates a proper fill-in from simply dumping dirt in a pool.
- 3
Approved fill goes in, in lifts
Fill is placed in layers and compacted as it goes. Depth per lift and the compaction method depend on the material and on local requirements.
- 4
The area is rough graded
The surface is brought to grade and shaped to drain away from structures.
Where it fits — and where it does not.
Generally a good fit for
- Open-yard uses: lawn, planting, play space.
- Properties where equipment access is tight or expensive.
- Owners who want the pool gone without the fuller scope.
Think carefully if
- You may build a structure over the footprint. That generally points to full removal.
- You expect the area to carry heavy loads later.
- You are planning to sell soon — disclosure obligations apply to a filled-in pool, and buyers ask.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by property. Which option is permitted on your lot, and what documentation it needs, is determined by your local building department—not by us. We coordinate the paperwork and tell you what we learn.
Compare partial and full removal side by sideReady to get your backyard back?
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