Your pool may look bucolic in your backyard, but when was the last time you jumped in it? Maybe the costs of maintaining your pool are keeping you from other activities you’d rather be doing -- traveling, eating out more often, getting that converted van you’ve had your eye on. Maybe you’d like to do some gardening and that pool is getting in the way.
Maybe you’re just tired of that standard pool in your backyard. It may be time to switch it up and replace your pool with a new one -- maybe one with a jacuzzi or a waterfall feature?
If you don’t want a pool anymore or you want to replace it with a new pool, you’re in luck. Believe it or not, you can actually remove that pool and get the backyard you want, at the price you want.
How much is it going to cost to remove my pool in Phoenix?
When talking about removing a pool, most likely you are talking about an inground pool.These cost on average $6,000 to remove, but there are various factors that can affect the price.
- Type of Demolition: There are two types of pool demolition: total and partial. In a complete, or total, demolition, the pool is broken up, the debris hauled away and the hoel filled with dirt or gravel before the site is properly graded. This is a good option if you plan on building anything on the site. The cheaper option is a partial removal, also known as a fill-in. This involves breaking up part of the pool walls, drilling holes in the bottom for drainage and filling it in with fresh dirt or gravel. While this is a less expensive option it is not the one to choose if you plan on building anything on the site. It leaves behind small air pockets and cracks that can cause instability.
- Site Accessibility: Time is money. The more accessible your pool is to the demolition team, the less time it will take to tear out your pool and the cheaper the project will be. Excavators and other heavy machinery need a lot of space, so obstacles such as fencing and outdoor playsets can increase the cost of labor.
- Size of Pool: Not surprisingly, the bigger the pool, the higher the cost of removing it. The complexity of your pool design may also affect demolition costs If you have a pool that has a custom shape, built-ins, waterfall, and a large deck, that is going to cost you more in labor costs, debris removal, dirt and gravel costs, and machinery.
- Type of Materials: Most pools are lined with vinyl, fiberglass, gunite or concrete. If your pool is lined with concrete or gunite, it’s going to need navy machinery to break up and remove all the sidewalls and the bottom. It’s more time-consuming and tougher to remove compared to a vinyl or fiberglass pool removal.
Breaking down the cost of removing a pool in Phoenix
While there are many factors involved in the cost of removing a swimming pool in Phoenix, here’s how the cost is probably going to break down:
- Demolition fee: Up to $300
- Complete pool demolition: $7,000 to $15,000
- Partial pool demolition: $3,500 to $7,000
- Debris removal/Site grading: $1,000
Why would you want to fill in a pool in Phoenix?
During the summer, a pool seems like a fantastic idea, especially in Phoenix, where we routinely see temperatures hit over 100 degrees. But it may make more sense to tear out that pool, than to keep it.
For example, think of the costs that come with that inground pool. You have to make sure your equipment is up to date and operational. You have to follow any codes with your drain covers and pool barriers. Not to mention, the costs of keeping that pool clean. Whether you hire someone to clean your pool or you do it yourself, the upkeep of any swimming pool is going to be costly.
Then, water. Living in Phoenix, you know that you can expect the water in your pool to evaporate. The average pool can lose 2 to 4 inches of water each week. That’s roughly 25,000 to 50,000 gallons of water lost to evaporation each year! That’s a lot of water to pay for.
And then there is the liability issue. Removing a pool eliminates the potential safety hazards that come with owning a pool when you have young children. Not only that, your home owner’s insurance is probably higher, even if you install a fence around the pool’s perimeter and take other safety precautions.
If you are considering removing your old pool -- whether it be a partial or complete removal -- consider the experts and Joe’s Bobcat Demolition. We have the experience and equipment to complete any demolition project in a professional manner. Call (602) 780-3343 today to schedule an appointment to discuss filling in your pool in Phoenix today.