What You Should Know About Pool Demolition
While pool demolition can be a time-consuming and expensive project, it is important to hire experienced excavation and demolition professionals. They will make sure that the demolished materials are disposed of properly. They will also backfill the area to prevent sinking. This process starts by draining and removing all concrete (Gunnite), fiberglass, liner, re-bar and debris from the pool cavity. Then the area is filled and compacted. Cost Depending on the type of pool and material, the cost of a complete demolition can be between $9,000 and $16,000. This is because the demolition requires specialized equipment and labor to break apart and haul away the materials. The process can take three to seven days, and it’s more costly than partial demolition. The cost of a full pool demolition also includes the hiring of a licensed engineer to oversee the backfilling and ensure that the land is buildable. This is required by most cities to reduce the risk of sinkage, swelling, and poo...