Large Inground Pool🏊‍♀️Demolition and Dirt Filled

Inground Pool Demo and Filled in With Dirt 2020

[@bfkauffman]

Busting up a pool, dumping all the pieces in the hole AND leaving the sides at almost ground level is NOT professional demolition of a pool- it's a teenage vandalism. Pathetic. And this homeowner paid money for this "work"?

[@brendaperiche7208]

Agreed! It's crap. All that concrete should have been completely removed and hauled off and THEN filled with dirt! Nothing will grow there but weeds and grass. You can't plant a tree! And when holes open up because of rain.. and you have small kids! Or animals! I've had holes open up and my lawn guy! I have nightmares that he's going to flip his mower and get injured or worse because of someone else's negligence. I inherited this problem. Watched the video in hopes that the pool company that did it, did it wrong. I've only learned that this is normal.. Wow.. educate yourself before even getting a pool. What a waste!

[@korenstewart7450]

Horrible idea not to fully remove the pool.....and ensure proper draining.

[@donna4and4]

They drilled drainage holes in the bottom. I’ve never had a problem.

[@derrickj8424]

I thought the same when I saw them draining the water and flooding the street.

[@TheIggypop1]

@@donna4and4 ya you haven’t the entire bottom has to come out

[@TheIggypop1]

​@@donna4and4wait for the sink hole from hell in years to come

[@brendaperiche7208]

​@TheIggypop1 .. Yes, I purchased a home that had a pool and the huge holes that keep opening up! And to NOT remove all that garbage! It's a hazard! And the cost to have it all dug up and removed .. I've inherited a huge problem that's almost impossible to fix!

[@dayanagomez181]

Thank you for sharing!

[@donna4and4]

You’re so welcome 🥰

[@thooks1234]

It's September 2023 and I'm looking at doing this for my 18x36 in Georgia. I plan on doing everything myself with rented equipment and only contracting the fill dirt/top soil hauling. My estimate for cost is $4500-5000 including equipment rental (skid steer, 10-12k lb mini-excavator, plate compactor, fill dirt, top soil and sod. Just to give everyone an idea on the costs. I'm sure if I contracted it out, I would be looking at $7000-9000; I have very, very easy access to the pool/back yard area, we are not in a subdivision, you can drive a dump truck around and back up to the pool essentially. The costs to do one in a subdivision would be much higher because of limited access.

[@marciacruz2751]

Espectacular

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

This was actually pretty entertaining to watch. I'm getting ready to take out my pool too. Perhaps you should allow comments on your other videos?

[@donna4and4]

Thank you 💕 I hope all goes well with your experience filling in your pool. I actually didn’t know comments weren’t allowed on my other videos, thank you for bringing it to my attention. God bless your day.

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

@@donna4and4 I think you may have it set for Kids so no one is able to comment. Have a great rest of your day 😁

[@josuegarcia7844]

Why do you want to take out your pool? 🥺

[@donna4and4]

@@josuegarcia7844 it got little to no use

[@takemakers]

​@@donna4and4 how much does this cost?

[@pboperations]

This should be described as 'Filling up a pool with mud'

[@donna4and4]

Lol I suppose so

[@David-zh7zn]

So satisfying to watch haha

[@donna4and4]

Thank you, sure wish I knew more about this work before I had it done. Especially the walls not being knocked down, they're a constant nuisance.

[@ApocalypsesDawn]

Im in FL to. Did they just throw in the concrete from the side walk into the pool as filler? Also how much of the bottom had to be removed?

[@donna4and4]

All debris were dumped into the abyss. They just punched holes🕳into the bottom, they didn’t remove it. I wish they broke the sides/walls down more, maybe 4 feet down.

[@ApocalypsesDawn]

@@donna4and4 How much of the side wall did they breakdown??

[@donna4and4]

@@ApocalypsesDawn About 5 inches, it’s a problem if and when you go to dig down into the ground for any reason, such as gardening. Very frustrating.

[@ApocalypsesDawn]

@@donna4and4 thank u

[@donna4and4]

@@ApocalypsesDawn you’re welcome 🌹

[@carlmarks7448]

live in California. In 2014 I had my in-ground swimming pool professionally demolished and converted into a beautifully landscaped rose garden. I obtained city permits for said demolition and a required geological report for final city approval. It cost around 11K for everything. I never looked back. Pools aren’t for everyone, especially in drought-stricken Southern California.

[@janinegenxer623]

What part of California? im looking to do this and that is a great price.

[@carlmarks7448]

@@janinegenxer623 Southern California, San Bernardino County.

[@leizhang2641]

I live in Bay Area, the price is over $30,000@@janinegenxer623

[@hienvu1714]

Hi. I'm in San Bernardino and would like to have my pool demolished. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@carlmarks7448]

@@hienvu1714 Hi. The contractor who did mine has retired. I don’t know of anybody I can recommend. I don’t regret my decision. Much success in finding someone.

[@Keith.Suttle]

Would you mind updating with what the pool area looks like now? Have you had any issues with the ground settling and forming a bowled area?

[@donna4and4]

No bowling so far 2022. Gardens look lovely. 🌺🌻🌺

[@donna4and4]

Still no bowling 2023

[@thooks1234]

@@donna4and4 Thank you for the update. I was going to make a comment (or several) that I thought the contractor did a poor job of backfilling and virtually no compacting in lifts. I am planning on doing this and doing the work myself; I plan on using a plate compactor and compacting in 8-12" lifts... Lot more work, but I want it done right.

[@donna4and4]

@@thooks1234 I’m not satisfied with the way they left the walls of the pool, they get in the way of gardening. I’m always having to dig around the walls that they didn’t break down enough. I also don’t think they punctured the bottom enough for my comfort level. Though the pool has not popped and I don’t see any bowling.

[@MrRahimhosein]

@@donna4and4imagine in 50 years when a new owner says “I think this yard would be great for a pool” then the surprise when they start digging to put one in.

[@vistaglass910]

I'm in the process of doing this right now. Did you consider knocking down the sidewalls at least 3 ft. or so? For planting or for sprinklers. That's what I'm thinking of doing.

[@donna4and4]

I actually didn’t, and have lived to regret that. Good thinking indeed on your part.

[@RobertPerezRJPGeneralcontracti]

what happen to 6" lift and compact?????

[@donna4and4]

What is that exactly sir? I'm asking out of concern.

[@wolfevickery6081]

@@donna4and4 adding extra soil for settling and compacting it. Should have taken the sides out of the pool also to be honest. Kinda a short cut the way they did it but if everyone is happy then oh well. The sides could reappear in a few years of settling and it would be like a giant rock poking up that you can't did up in the middle of your lawn.

[@jvargas6034]

What Is The Point Of Having A Backyard Pool Because Of The Maintenance Cost And Not In Use During The Winter Months?

[@donna4and4]

Exactly

[@RandomsFandom]

Lete loose with a mini excavator and a breaker. 2 days, and a one machine. I can dig with a breaker better than most can dig with a bucket. Teaspoon vs bulldozer. 18 hrs, and trained up the hard way. Handed keys, and told to figure it out. 3rd day, and I'm a pro

[@jeremiampr]

How much did that cost?

[@willjean1614]

Just brought an house with a decent size pool. moving from nyc to nj I need to rid of the pool not sure how much is going to cost 💲..

[@donna4and4]

I hope you get a fair quote. I was charged $6000 and my pool was quite large.

[@willlouis3693]

Does it reduce the value of your home

[@derrickj8424]

@@willlouis3693 Yes it does

[@Mazda75]

I got one and the lowest price they gave us is $13000.00

[@Mazda75]

@@donna4and4where you @

[@throwerr]

Do u have any videos of how the yard/ grass looks after?

[@donna4and4]

I don't sorry.

[@antoniomata7781]

The truckloads how much does Carry 14 tons

[@colleb95]

All the kids grew up!

[@donna4and4]

All my (grown up) kids have their own pools now. My pool got little to no use. Not worth the upkeep $$$.

[@RandomsFandom]

Didn't even drain the pool before demo.

[@lenonkitchens7727]

Yes they did. It was even in the video...

[@iliusuarez7105]

What type of permit did you request ?

[@donna4and4]

Building

[@RGandRea]

How it take to get the permit?

[@donna4and4]

@@RGandRea not even a week but I didn’t even have to apply for it the builder got it.

[@donna4and4]

Building Permit

[@ghyalpyashi4725]

How much it costs? I need to Dimolishimg my pool please do I need permit from country .

[@donna4and4]

It can cost anywhere from $6000-$15,000. Yes you definitely will need a building permit.

[@ghyalpyashi4725]

@@donna4and4 thank you

[@donna4and4]

@@ghyalpyashi4725 you’re very welcome

[@thomas25082]

How.much was it total with the 5 loads

[@donna4and4]

The final cost was $6000

[@thomas25082]

@@donna4and4 thT pretty dang good deal . The dirt looked really clean too

[@thomas25082]

@@donna4and4 probably be triple now with prices

[@donna4and4]

@@thomas25082 I’m sure you’re right

[@throwerr]

What was the cost.. I need this done asap

[@donna4and4]

The builder I used charged $6000 that was the lowest quote I could find in my area of Central Florida. Others were 👆🏻$10,000👆🏻 or more.

[@IvanMaldonado]

This is cheaper than the quotes I've gotten in Central Florida. What company did you go with?

[@donna4and4]

@@IvanMaldonado Baldree Pools

[@phillipramirez3991]

I’m in central Florida. I could’ve removed the entire pool out of the ground and backfilled for $7,000

[@donna4and4]

Awesome…I would have preferred the entire thing removed. The outer edge that still remains interferes with my gardening.

[@phillipramirez3991]

@@donna4and4 I’ve never left one in the ground but even then I thought it was code to at least remove the top 3ft below grade.

[@donna4and4]

@@phillipramirez3991 if I only knew at the time I would have asked them if they could do that

[@thooks1234]

@@donna4and4 Yes, this was going to be another comment from me. Overall, I think the contractor was very low skilled and did a poor job. No compacting, leaving the outer wall, terrible logistics/equipment use on breaking up the concrete decking.

[@bigtiny974]

Definitely cheapest price

[@donna4and4]

It sure was, I did a lot of research I had time to do so, I asked around and found someone with a good heart.

[@wolfevickery6081]

dumb sound effects had to mute it it was that bad...good info.

[@donna4and4]

Lol it's fine

[@joejohnson2478]

How much did it cost to remove this pool?

[@donna4and4]

For me, in Florida…$6000. However I’m told this price is unusual.

[@joejohnson2478]

@@donna4and4 Thanks for your response back. I sent out inquiries to several but you are the only one kind enough to reply. I'm considering buying a home in NJ that has an inground pool which I want removed. The house also needs a new kitchen and bathroom and these factors have to be considered as to whether the purchase price, which is way over market value, as to what I'm going to offer on the home.

[@donna4and4]

@@joejohnson2478 you’re so welcome and I hope all goes well 😊

[@lowriden82741g]

@@joejohnson2478 hey joe. I live in nj and about to get a pool remodel and also looking into cost to remove the pool. From what I hear it’s a lot more expensive in nj to have a inground pool removed as they won’t allow you to bury the pool deck and contents into the ground. It will need to be totally removed off premises and they charge you for the weight and also backfill. It’s cheaper to have pool remodeled. Go figure smh

[@joejohnson2478]

@@lowriden82741g Hello Emil. Try calling John from All Pool Demolition at 201-652-1299. I am currently looking to buy a home in N.J. where many of them have an in ground pool. I haven't yet found a home that I like but if I do and it has an in ground pool I intend to have it removed. According to the above company I listed. Many homeowners contact them after finding out the cost of a new liner for their in ground pool. That with the surge in cost for chlorine they decide to remove their pool.

[@sonofabanker]

That was not a good job.

[@donna4and4]

After the fact I’m not 100% satisfied. I wish they broke the walls down at least 4-5 feet.

[@thooks1234]

I agree.

[@jadr3123]

Amateur job. That’s only filling a pool, not a demolition nor removal.

[@Charleslife07]

Great if you want to decrease your home value

[@donna4and4]

Yes you’re absolutely right, for the homebuyer looking for a pool. I’ll be here a good long time and removing the pool for me, made it more valuable to me.

[@mackhopper]

This is terrible.

[@donna4and4]

I’m not sure why you say so? However, I do wish they knocked down the walls of the pool at least 4 feet.