Above Ground Pool Removal in Maryland & Virginia
Pools Removed provides professional above-ground swimming pool removal services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. While removing the pool structure itself is usually straightforward, the surrounding materials often require more time and labor.
Many above-ground swimming pools are built with wooden decking around the perimeter, which is where much of the above-ground pool removal cost comes into play. This decking must be carefully dismantled, loaded into a dump truck or roll-off container, and properly hauled away for disposal.
Most above-ground pools are also partially sunken into the ground, which creates a concave cavity once the pool is removed. To address this, clean fill soil is imported to properly backfill the area. All disturbed sections of the yard are then top-dressed with topsoil, seeded, and stabilized with straw, leaving the area safe, level, and ready for future use.
Above-Ground Swimming Pool Removal Made Simple
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that above-ground swimming pool removal is often more involved than it appears. While dismantling the pool itself is usually straightforward, most projects include additional phases that impact timeline and cost.
One of the biggest factors is decking. A large percentage of above-ground pools are surrounded by wooden or composite decks, ranging from simple platforms to complex, multi-level structures. Removing this decking requires careful demolition, added labor, hauling, and legal disposal of debris, all of which are included in our turnkey service.
Despite the name, most above-ground pools are partially sunken below grade. Some are set just a few inches into the ground, while others are buried several feet deep or built into sloped yards. Because of this, nearly all above-ground pool removals require importing clean fill soil to properly backfill the cavity once the pool is removed.
After backfilling, we restore your yard by spreading screened topsoil, applying grass seed, stabilizing with straw, and completing a thorough site cleanup — including the driveway and surrounding areas. When we’re finished, your property is left safe, level, and ready for whatever comes next.
What to Expect
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Complete above-ground pool and decking removal
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Proper hauling and disposal of all materials
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Professional backfilling with clean fill soil
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Topsoil, seed, straw, and full cleanup included
Most above-ground swimming pool removal projects are completed within 2–3 working days from start to finish. Larger or more complex setups may take slightly longer, and we’ll always explain that upfront.
👉 Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and receive a clear, honest quote for your above-ground pool removal.
Our service for removal of above-ground pools includes:
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Free telephone discussion
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Review of e-mailed pictures
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Site visit and evaluation – if required
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Planning and estimating
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Written quote and explanation
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Fences and shrubs removed and either replaced or disposed of
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Utilities disconnected (performed by others, or we can sub-contract this service)
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Pool pumped out
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Removal of pool, deck and equipment
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Filling of concave hole under pool – if required
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Graded to proper elevation
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Pool areas are graded to drain away from structures, to streets or to drainage facilities.
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Disturbed areas top dressed with top soil, seeded, and mulched with straw
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Written watering instructions provided
