Should you demolish your inground pool? More specifically, should someone else demolish your in-ground pool for you? If you're not sure whether you should remove your pool or not, take a look at these answers to the top questions homeowners have about this type of renovation project.



Why Should You Remove Your Pool?



There isn't one universal answer to this pool demolition question. The reason you choose this project is likely to differ from another homeowner. If you're not sure one way or the other, learn more about the general reasons to remove a pool. Even though this decision comes down to personal preference, some of the most common reasons include:



• Damage or excessive wear and tear. Does your pool require major renovations? If you need to completely re-do the area, a removal may save you time, money, and effort.
• Space issues. How much of your yard does the pool take up? If space is a major concern, you may need to eliminate the aquatic area to extend a patio, deck, or construct an addition to your home.
• Use issues. Do you use the pool? If the pool sits empty and unused for the entire summer swimming season year after year, you may waste money on maintenance and other upkeep costs. If you don't have plans to ever use the pool again, you may want to remove it.
• Overall costs. Can you afford pool upkeep? Failure to maintain the pool can result in major problems, damage, or an unsafe situation. If you can't afford to maintain the pool over time, you may need to remove it.



Along with these reasons, some homeowners choose to remove their pools for safety or liability reasons. These often include child safety and insurance price issues.



Who Should Remove Your Pool?



This isn't a do-it-yourself job for a novice to tackle on their own. A demolition of this size requires a professional. Even though it may seem like a DIY job could save you money, a demolition contractor has the necessary:



• Experience. This isn't the contractor's first time demolishing a pool. A quality company has years of experience with this type of job.
• Expertise. Do you know the necessary steps to demolish a pool? If you have little to no expertise in the area, it's best to leave the job to someone who does.
• Equipment. A pool demolition requires major machinery. Not only is this type of equipment expensive to rent, but it's also difficult for a novice to use. The contractor has the right equipment and the knowledge level needed to use it correctly.
• Safety skills. The machinery used for a pool demolition comes with some safety risks - especially if you don't know how to use it. A quality contractor should have in-depth knowledge of demolition safety practices.



Beyond the contractor's experience and expertise, the professional also knows what to do with the leftover building materials. You'll need someone to haul away the concrete, liner, and everything else the pool demo leaves behind.



What Does Pool Removal Involve?



Before you make the decision to remove your pool or hire a demolition contractor, you should understand what this type of project involves. As the name implies, pool removal includes the removal of your in-ground pool. But more specifically, the contractor will:



• Drain the pool. If the pool still has water in it, the contractor will need to drain it prior to demolition.
• Drill holes in the bottom. The contractor will drill holes in the bottom of the pool after the water is fully removed.
• Remove the top layer. Next, the demo professional will remove the top layer of the pool.
• Break up the concrete. If you choose a full removal option, the contractor will need to break up the concrete and remove everything. Partial removal typically allows the contractor to backfill the pool with these materials.



After removing extraneous materials, the contractor will fill the pool, compact it, and finish with a layer of dirt.



Do you need a pool demolition service? Contact W R Beach Inc. for more information.