Having a pool in your backyard can start out as a major perk. The pool makes it possible to throw memorable summer pool parties, cool off without having to travel to the beach or a public pool, and relax in the comfort of your own home. However, all of these benefits may soon be outweighed by anything from time-consuming maintenance to a lack of space. If you think it’s time for a change, there’s no need to sell your home and move out. It may be helpful to contact an inground pool removal contractor to discuss your options. Here’s what you can expect during and after the inground pool removal process.
Partial Inground Pool Removal
Your first option when it comes to removing your pool is a partial demolition. First, your pool will be completely drained of water. Then, contractors will drill three-inch-deep holes into the bottom of the pool in order to provide proper water drainage in the future from sources such as rainwater. It also helps demolish the top layer of the pool. Next, the first 18 inches of the pool’s walls will be broken down, with the rubble placed at the bottom of the pool. The cavity is then backfilled, compacted, and covered in dirt to make it look as though the pool was never there. A partial removal such as this takes about two to five days to complete.
Partial pool removals are about 30 percent cheaper than a full pool removal. They are also completed more quickly, making them ideal for homeowners who are working on shorter timelines. However, certain pools may require a full removal in order to be safely demolished, so it’s important to consider both options when it comes time to remove your pool.
Full Inground Pool Removal
Inground pools with steel walls or a steel collar often required a full inground pool removal. As with a partial removal, the pool is drained of all water. Contractors then break down the entire pool, including all concrete, fiberglass, steel, granite, or vinyl lining. Instead of placing the debris at the bottom of the pool, it is removed with special equipment and filled in with dirt. The soil is compacted and smoothed over to create a seamless look in your yard. A full pool removal can take up to seven days.
Inground pool removal contractors often consider full pool removals to be the safer, more effective option. The ground left behind is strong enough to hold additions to a house and other living areas, unlike a partial removal. Full pool removals also have a lower risk of backfill errors and subsequent seepage. While they are longer and more expensive processes, full inground pool removals can provide homeowners with the certainty that their removal will be as secure as possible.
Life During Your Pool Removal
Many homeowners are concerned about more than just the cost of an inground pool removal. While removing a pool may be an inconvenience, the situation only lasts for a week at most. Homeowners may still be able to use their backyards while the pool is being removed, depending on the size of your backyard and the area that contractors need to use in order to properly place their equipment. As with most construction projects, contractors will work in set hours, often during the daytime while your family is at work and school, creating minimal overlap and sparing you from dealing with noise or maneuvering around the demolition equipment. Working with a licensed, insured, and knowledgeable inground pool removal contractor can provide homeowners with peace of mind, ensuring them that the project will be completed in a professional and timely manner.
Why Remove Your Pool?
Choosing to remove your pool can seem like a huge, daunting decision. However, there are many benefits to consider. First, removing a pool gives you far more space in your backyard. Depending on the type of pool removal option you choose, the space can be used to add an extension to your house or create a garden or patio. Removing a pool also provides you with more space to play with your children or pets, making it a more enjoyable area of the home for everyone.
Getting rid of your pool can also save you money and time in the long run. Pools require constant maintenance, including cleaning it consistently to avoid debris clogging drains and purchasing expensive chemicals to ensure the proper chemical balance in the water. Maintenance may also include fixing and replacing broken motors, drains, and other mechanical components. All of these processes require homeowners to spend their valuable time and money on a pool that may not be used often enough to merit the attention. While pool removal may cost more time and money up-front, it will save you both over the remainder of your time in the home.
Finally, removing your pool could reduce your liability. Pools that are not constantly monitored or properly secured may present a drowning risk to small children and even pets. It’s also possible that someone may trip and fall into the pool, hurting themselves on a wall. While it’s a small complaint, a swimmer could scrape themselves on a particularly rough pool floor, creating an unpleasant experience that could easily dampen an otherwise enjoyable day in the yard. Homes that contain pools may carry higher homeowners insurance rates than homes that do not because of the increased liability.
Learn More
Dirt Connections is a Northern Virginia firm that has been completing inground pool removals for years. Their team of knowledgeable inground pool removal contractors can help you determine what type of pool removal is best for you and provide a free estimate regarding the scheduling and pricing of your pool removal process. To get more information or to schedule your removal service, speak to a professional inground pool removal contractor. Dirt Connections can be reached at 703-940-9949 or online through our contact page. The firm is headquartered at 11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360-A211, Fairfax, VA 22030.
