In Ground Pool Removal in Maryland & Virginia
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For a limited time, we’re offering discounts on demolition / removal of in-ground swimming pools.
VINYL LINED POOLS:
- Discount of $300.00 to $500.00
CONCRETE / GUNITE POOLS:
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Discount of $500.00 to $1000.00
Discounts are offered only for in-ground swimming pool removal / demolition in Maryland & Virginia.
Discounts are offered only to first time price seekers. If we have previously priced your pool removal, we reserve the right to not extend this discount.
Professional Swimming Pool Removal Company
Residential, commercial, and HOA swimming pool removal and demolition is our speciality. I was the first contractor to offer swimming pool removal as an exclusive service in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and I personally oversee every project from start to finish.
Unlike large crews that rotate supervisors, having the owner onsite ensures each pool removal is completed correctly, safely, and without costly delays. Any unforeseen issues are addressed immediately, keeping projects on schedule. I understand that swimming pool removal can be stressful for homeowners, property managers, and HOA boards, which is why working with an owner-supervised pool removal company provides confidence and peace of mind throughout the process.
Why Proper Pool Abandonment Matters
We strongly discourage simply “filling in” a swimming pool. While it may appear to be a cost-saving option, improper pool abandonment can lead to serious long-term problems, particularly for commercial properties and HOAs concerned with liability and resale. Pool fill-ins can create a quicksand-like, super-saturated bowl, leading to drainage issues, safety hazards, and mosquito problems. Proper swimming pool demolition and removal protects property value, limits liability, and ensures long-term safety.
Focused, Fast, and Professional
We perform one swimming pool removal project at a time, ensuring your property receives our full attention. Most residential, commercial, and HOA swimming pool demolition and removal projects are completed within 3–7 working days, from start to finish.
Service Areas
We provide professional swimming pool demolition and swimming pool removal services for homeowners, HOAs, and commercial clients throughout all of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC, including Frederick, Bethesda, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, Cecil County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Leesburg, Stafford County, and surrounding areas.
Click here for a complete listing of the areas we serve. If your area isn’t listed, please contact us, as some locations may have inadvertently been left out.
Proven Results
We complete many unique and challenging residential, commercial, and HOA swimming pool removal jobs each year. You can read about some of our featured swimming pool removal jobs to see real-world examples of our workmanship, compliance, and attention to detail.
Special Equipment for Residential Pool Removal
All of our equipment is perfectly suited for residential swimming pool demolition and removal. Our machines are equipped with rubber tracks, low noise emission mufflers, and our machinery vary in size. This enables us to access most tight and challenging properties. It also allows us to get in and out with minimal disturbance to the ground (and neighbors) and complete the job in a timely manner. The rubber tracks enable us to traverse up and down most steep slopes.
Not Sure What Type of Swimming Pool You Have? We Can Help.
Many homeowners contact us for swimming pool removal or demolition without knowing what type of inground swimming pool they have — and that’s completely normal. If you purchased an existing property, inherited a home, or have never uncovered the pool, you may not know whether it’s concrete/gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl liner.
You don’t need to figure that out on your own. With decades of hands-on experience in pool demolition and pool removal, we can quickly identify your pool type and explain the proper removal or demolition process for your specific situation.
If you’re a homeowner, HOA board member, or commercial property manager considering pool removal, we’re happy to answer questions, explain your options, and provide a clear, honest assessment of what’s involved — before any work begins.
Contact us today to speak directly with the owner and find out the best swimming pool removal solution for your property.
Vinyl Liner
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A vinyl liner swimming pool uses a custom-made vinyl liner that sits between the pool water and the pool structure, similar in function to a heavy-duty shower curtain. Vinyl-lined swimming pools are constructed with a framework made primarily of wall panels, which may be steel, wood, or composite material.
Some older vinyl liner pools were built with masonry block walls instead of panel systems. The base or floor of a vinyl-lined swimming pool is typically made of vermiculite, which is scratched apart and broken down as part of the vinyl liner swimming pool demolition and removal process.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass swimming pools are not as common as vinyl liner pools or gunite swimming pools. A fiberglass pool consists of a pre-formed fiberglass pool shell that is manufactured off-site and installed as a single unit.
During fiberglass pool removal and demolition, the one-piece fiberglass shell is carefully cut, broken down, and removed from the ground as part of the inground swimming pool removal process.
Gunite / Concrete
In terms of the steps involved in swimming pool demolition and removal, concrete and gunite swimming pools follow the same process. We consider concrete and gunite pools to be one and the same, as both are constructed with a reinforced concrete shell supported by rebar.
Concrete and gunite swimming pools typically feature tile along the top perimeter of the pool walls, with the upper edge finished with a coping. The coping is usually made of stone or masonry materials and caps the very top of the pool walls.
What type of swimming pool removal is best for YOU?
So, you’ve decided it’s time to move forward with swimming pool removal—and now you want clear answers. How will your pool be removed? What option is allowed for your property?
In most counties and cities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, a partial swimming pool demolition and fill-in is permitted. There are approved swimming pool demolition and pool removal options, and the right choice depends on your location, property, and long-term plans.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Below, I’ll explain each swimming pool removal technique in plain language so you can understand your options and make a confident decision.
Our Demolition Process
Process for vinyl lined swimming pool removal
If the pool is vinyl lined or fiberglass the demolition / removal process typically goes like this:
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A section of fencing removed for equipment access.
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Shrubs may have to be removed for equipment access.
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Utilities disconnected (performed by others, or we can sub-contract this service)
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Pool water pumped out
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Removal of all pool equipment from site.
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Cut and remove the vinyl liner from the cavity. Vinyl liner is hauled away from the premises and disposed of.
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We cut or remove the steel structure from the ground. If the vinyl lined swimming pool does not have a steel structure – then we remove the fiberglass, composite, or wood structure from the ground.
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Concrete decking typically broken to approximately 15″ x 15″ or smaller pieces and placed in pool cavity if allowed, or hauled away for additional fees if desired or required.
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Pool cavity filled with clean fill soil and and compacted with a vibratory double drum roller.
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Graded to proper elevation
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Pool areas are graded to drain away from structures.
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Disturbed areas top dressed with top soil, seeded, and mulched with straw
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Written watering instructions provided.
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Fill material and top soil are typically imported via tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and dumped on a solid paved surface – the driveway. The “dump” area must not have tree branches or overhead utility lines that are subject to damages when the truck’s dump body is fully raised. In most cases it’s a good idea to know what the pool area will be used for, so as to plan for final grading, landscaping, concrete pavers, etc.
Please note: The process described above does not include engineered structural backfill. If your project requires this type of backfill, it can be added as an optional service for an additional cost, and we’re happy to explain when and why it may be needed.
Demolition process for gunite or concrete swimming pools
There are three different methods available for concrete and gunite swimming pool demolition, and the costs vary depending on the method selected. As a professional swimming pool removal contractor, I make it a priority to clearly explain each option in detail so you understand exactly what’s involved.
After walking you through the process, answering all of your questions, and discussing the pros and cons of each method, you decide which swimming pool demolition option is the best fit for your property and budget. My goal is to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and confident before any work begins.
Our LEVEL I demolition process of in-ground concrete / gunite pools entails:
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A section of fencing removed for equipment access.
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Shrubs may have to be removed and tress may have to be trimmed for equipment access.
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Utilities disconnected (performed by others, or we can sub-contract this service)
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Pool water pumped out
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Removal of all pool equipment from site.
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We do not “punch” or “drill” holes in the pool’s floor. We go further than that – we break up no less than 80% of the swimming pool’s floor. Simply punching or drilling holes in the pool’s floor serves no benefit in abandoning the swimming pool. The pool has sat there for decades holding on average from 80 to 136 tons of water, the ground under the pool has self-compacted from the weight bearing down on it over the course of years. To ensure water can drain through the bottom of the pool we go the extra mile and we break up no less than 80% of the pool’s floor.
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We break down the perimeter of the pool’s walls 24 to 36-inches from the top. We also break up the pool’s steps.
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We break up the swimming pool’s concrete decking. We place the subsequent rubble into the cavity, provided it will fit.
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With our partial Tear-Down process no rubble is exported from the premises. The rubble is placed or left in the pool cavity, provided it will fit.
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Rubble is covered with geo-textile fabric (filter cloth) prior to backfilling the cavity with soil. The geo-textile fabric forms a barrier and keeps the fill soil from sifting through the voids in the rubble. This greatly aids in preventing settlement.
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The cavity is backfilled with fill soil and compacted with a double drum vibratory roller in 4 to 8-inch lifts.
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Graded to proper elevation
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Pool areas are graded to drain away from structures.
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Disturbed areas top dressed with top soil, seeded, and mulched with straw
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Written watering instructions provided.
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Fill material and top soil are typically imported via tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and dumped on a solid paved surface – the driveway. The “dump” area must not have tree branches or overhead utility lines that are subject to damages when the truck’s dump body is fully raised. In most cases it’s a good idea to know what the pool area will be used for, as to plan for final grading, landscaping, concrete pavers, etc.
Please note: The process described above does not include engineered structural backfill. If your project requires this type of backfill, it can be added as an optional service for an additional cost, and we’re happy to explain when and why it may be needed.
Our LEVEL II demolition process of in-ground concrete or gunite pools entails:
Our LEVEL II demolition consists of the same steps as the LEVEL I demolition process except the subsequent rubble is exported from the premises.
Concrete that was not broken up will remain in place, only subsequent rubble will be removed from the cavity and hauled away from the premises. This includes the demolished pool decking.
Please note: The process described above does not include engineered structural backfill. If your project requires this type of backfill, it can be added as an optional service for an additional cost, and we’re happy to explain when and why it may be needed.
Our LEVEL III demolition process of in-ground concrete or gunite pools entails:
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A section of fencing removed for equipment access.
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Shrubs may have to be removed and tress may have to be trimmed for equipment access.
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Utilities disconnected (performed by others, or we can sub-contract this service)
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Pool water pumped out
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Removal of all pool equipment from site.
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Break up all of the concrete or gunite pool shell.
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Break up all of the concrete or gunite pool decking.
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Load all of the rubble onto tandem or tri-axle dump trucks, export from the premises, and disposal of the rubble at a legal dump site or processing facility.
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The cavity is backfilled with fill soil and compacted with a double drum vibratory roller in 4 to 8-inch lifts.
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Graded to proper elevation
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Pool areas are graded to drain away from structures.
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Disturbed areas top dressed with top soil, seeded, and mulched with straw
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Written watering instructions provided.
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Fill material and top soil are typically imported via tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and dumped on a solid paved surface – the driveway. The “dump” area must not have tree branches or overhead utility lines that are subject to damages when the truck’s dump body is fully raised. In most cases it’s a good idea to know what the pool area will be used for, as to plan for final grading, landscaping, concrete pavers, etc.
Please note: The process described above does not include engineered structural backfill. If your project requires this type of backfill, it can be added as an optional service for an additional cost, and we’re happy to explain when and why it may be needed.
