Poolburg provides white glove pool demolition and removal across DFW. We remove the pool, haul debris, handle fencing, and leave your yard ready for grass. Stress-free from start to finish.
You don’t use your pool anymore. It’s costing you money in maintenance, repairs, and higher utility bills. Maybe it’s old, cracked, and beyond reasonable repair. Maybe you’re tired of the upkeep. Maybe you just want your yard back.
Whatever your reason, removing a pool is a big decision, and a big project. Poolburg makes it straightforward, clean, and stress-free with a white glove demolition service that handles
Pool removal isn’t admitting defeat. It’s reclaiming your property. Here’s why homeowners across DFW are choosing demolition:
The pool is old and failing
Cracks, leaks, and structural problems get worse and more expensive over time. A full resurfacing can cost thousands, and the underlying shell may still have problems. At some point, removal makes more financial sense than endless repairs.
You’re done with the maintenance
Weekly cleaning, chemical balancing, equipment repairs, higher electric bills, higher water bills. Pool ownership is work and money every single month. If you’re not using it enough to justify that, you’re paying for a headache.
You want your yard back
A pool takes up a lot of space. Removing it opens up possibilities, a bigger lawn, a garden, an outdoor living area, a playset for the kids, or just open space. Your property feels bigger the day the pool is gone.
You’re selling and the pool hurts value
Some buyers see a pool as a liability, not an amenity, especially an older pool in questionable condition. Removing it can make your home appeal to a wider range of buyers.
Safety concerns
An unused pool is a safety risk, especially with young children or pets. Removing it eliminates that worry permanently.
We come to your property, assess the pool, and discuss your goals. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and provide a clear, detailed estimate. No pressure, no sales pitch, just honest information so you can make the right decision.
During this visit we look at:
Pool size, type, and construction material
Access for equipment to reach the pool area
Existing fencing and decking that may be affected
Utility connections that need proper disconnection
Your plans for the space after removal
We coordinate with utility companies to ensure gas, electric, and water lines are properly located and disconnected before any work begins.
Full permitting handled by our team
Utility locating and proper disconnection
HOA coordination if applicable
City inspection scheduling
You don’t chase paperwork. We do.
Before demolition begins, we prepare your property to protect what stays. We lay down protective matting or plywood for equipment access paths. We protect your home’s exterior, landscaping, and any areas that shouldn’t be disturbed.
Equipment access paths protected
Landscaping and hardscaping safeguarded
Home exterior protected from debris
Work area clearly marked and contained
If your pool is surrounded by fencing that needs to come out, we handle it. We carefully remove fence sections as needed for equipment access and demolition. If you want the entire fence removed as part of the project, we do that too.
Temporary fence section removal for equipment access
Full fence removal available if desired
Posts and footings removed
Materials hauled away, nothing left behind
This is where the real work happens. Using professional demolition equipment, we break up the pool structure. The approach depends on your pool type:
Concrete & Gunite Pools
The shell is broken up using hydraulic breakers. Walls and floor are demolished to allow proper drainage and compaction. Holes are punched through the bottom so water can never collect beneath the fill.
Fiberglass Pools
The fiberglass shell is cut into manageable sections, removed, and hauled away. The cavity is prepared for proper filling and compaction.
Vinyl Liner Pools
The liner is removed. Walls, floor, and surrounding structure are demolished. All materials are separated and hauled away.
Throughout the process, our team maintains a clean, organized work site. Debris is piled neatly, not scattered across your property.
Everything goes. Concrete, rebar, fiberglass, liner, coping, tile, plumbing, equipment, we haul away every piece of your old pool. Nothing gets buried on your property that shouldn’t be.
We handle all disposal legally and responsibly:
Concrete and masonry recycled where facilities are available
Metal and rebar separated and recycled
Non-recyclable materials disposed of properly
All hauling coordinated, no dumpsters sitting on your property for weeks
The cavity left by the pool must be filled properly. This isn’t a step we rush or cut corners on. Improper backfilling leads to settling, depressions, and drainage problems down the road.
We fill the cavity in lifts, layers of fill material, each one compacted before the next goes in. This prevents future settling. We use appropriate fill material that compacts well and drains properly.
Fill material placed in controlled layers
Each layer mechanically compacted
Proper drainage ensured
No shortcuts that cause settling years later
Once the cavity is filled and compacted, we grade the area to blend with your existing yard. Water drainage is carefully considered so you don’t end up with a low spot where water pools after rain.
Then we go a step further than most demolition companies. We leave your new yard space ready for what comes next:
Option 1: Dry Grass (Bermuda or Similar)
We spread dry grass clippings or hay over the graded area. This serves multiple purposes: it helps prevent erosion while your new grass establishes, it retains moisture in the soil, and it begins adding organic material to the surface. It’s the best starting point for a healthy lawn.
Option 2: Grass Seed
If you prefer, we can spread grass seed appropriate for North Texas, typically Bermuda grass, which thrives in our climate. We’ll seed the area, cover it lightly, and give you simple watering instructions. With proper care, you’ll have grass growing within a couple of weeks.
Option 3: Clean Grade Only
If you plan to build something else on the space, a patio, a garden, a structure, we can leave a clean, compacted, graded surface ready for your next project.
Before we leave, the entire work area is cleaned. No concrete dust coating your house. No debris in your landscaping. No tire tracks across your lawn that we didn’t protect. We walk the property with you to make sure everything meets your expectations.
Complete work area cleanup
Protective matting removed
Property walkthrough with you
Any concerns addressed before we leave
The pump gets disconnected from power, unbolted from the equipment pad, and removed. If the pump is relatively new or in good working condition, it may have resale value. Let us know during your consultation and we can discuss options, we can set it aside for you to sell, or we can handle responsible disposal. Older or failed pumps are scrapped, with metal components recycled.
Gas heaters are disconnected from the gas line by a licensed professional. Electric heat pumps are disconnected from power. The heater is removed from the equipment pad and hauled away. Heaters contain valuable metals, copper heat exchangers, stainless steel burners, aluminum housings, and we separate these for recycling where possible. Gas lines are properly capped for safety.
Sand, cartridge, and DE filters are removed from the pad. Sand and DE media are disposed of properly. Filter housings, typically fiberglass or plastic, are hauled away. Metal components like bands, clamps, and internal parts are separated for recycling.
The salt cell and control board are removed. These are electronic components and are disposed of or recycled according to local e-waste guidelines. If your salt system is relatively new, it may have resale value, we can discuss during your consultation.
Control panels, app-based systems, and automation hubs are disconnected and removed. Like salt systems, newer automation equipment may have resale value. We’ll assess during the consultation and advise you. Outdated systems are properly disposed of.
All pool lights, LED, incandescent, fiber optic, are removed from the pool shell before demolition. Electrical wiring is traced back to the source, disconnected, and removed. Junction boxes are taken out. The circuit at your breaker panel is properly terminated so there are no live wires left behind. This is a critical safety step that we never skip or shortcut.
All accessible pool plumbing is removed, above-ground pipes, valves, fittings, and manifolds. Underground plumbing that runs between the pool and the equipment pad is excavated, cut, and removed to prevent future collapse or void formation under your yard. We don’t just cap it and bury it.
The concrete equipment pad is broken up and hauled away with the rest of the demolition debris. No abandoned slab left in your yard to mow around or trip over.
Any remaining pool chemicals, chlorine, acid, algaecides, are handled with care. We’ll advise you before demolition day about properly disposing of or securing these materials. We do not transport hazardous pool chemicals.
Yes. If your pool equipment is relatively new, in good working condition, and you want to keep it or sell it, let us know during your consultation. We can:
Carefully remove equipment and set it aside for you
Advise which pieces have resale value and which don’t
Recommend where to list equipment for sale locally
Factor the reduced hauling into your estimate
Some of our clients sell their pump, heater, and salt system on Facebook Marketplace or to local pool service companies. Others donate working equipment. It’s your equipment, you decide.
If you don’t want to deal with it, we handle everything. You never have to touch a piece of it.
Some demolition companies cut corners. They bury concrete in the hole. They leave pipes in the ground. They abandon the equipment pad. They leave wires hanging. Here’s what you’ll never find after a Poolburg demolition:
❌ No buried concrete or rebar
❌ No abandoned plumbing underground
❌ No equipment pad left in the yard
❌ No live electrical wires
❌ No gas lines left uncapped
❌ No equipment left on-site
❌ No chemical containers or residue
Everything goes. The only thing left behind is clean, graded soil ready for grass.
Our white glove approach means you don’t have to coordinate multiple contractors, rent equipment, or deal with any part of this process yourself.
| What We Handle | What You Do |
|---|---|
| Permits and paperwork | Tell us what you want |
| Utility coordination | Approve the plan |
| Fence removal if needed | Watch your yard transform |
| Complete pool demolition | Enjoy your new space |
| All equipment removal | |
| All debris hauling | |
| Proper backfilling and compaction | |
| Grading and soil prep | |
| Grass seed or dry grass | |
| Full site cleanup |
Full demolition isn’t the only path. If local codes allow and it fits your goals, we also offer partial removal. The upper portion of the pool shell is demolished, the bottom is punched with drainage holes, and the cavity is filled and compacted. This can be a more cost-effective option while still reclaiming your yard.
We’ll discuss both options during your consultation and help you decide which makes more sense for your property, budget, and plans.
A common concern: will removing my pool hurt my home’s value? The answer depends on your neighborhood and your buyer pool (no pun intended).
In many DFW neighborhoods, a well-maintained pool adds value. But an old, deteriorating pool in need of major repairs subtracts value. Buyers see dollar signs, and not the good kind. Removing that liability can actually make your home more marketable.
If you’re staying in your home, the value equation is simpler: do you want the yard space more than you want the pool? Most of our clients tell us they wish they’d done it years sooner.
We’re happy to talk through the pros and cons for your specific situation during the consultation.
We handle everything. You don't lift a finger, coordinate a subcontractor, or deal with a single permit office.
We haul everything away, the pool, the concrete, the plumbing, the pump, the heater, the filter, everything. No buried concrete chunks waiting to surface years later. No abandoned equipment pad. No "we'll come back for that pile" promises.
This is where cheap demolition companies cut corners. We fill in lifts and compact properly so your yard doesn't develop a sinkhole in two years.
Most residential pool demolitions take 3 to 7 days from start to final cleanup, depending on pool size, access, and weather. The demolition itself is typically 1 to 2 days. Backfilling, compaction, and grading take another 1 to 2 days. Final cleanup, grass application, and inspection wrap up the remainder.
Permitting adds time before the physical work begins. We handle that process, but city turnaround times vary. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your consultation.
Cost depends on several factors: pool size, pool type, access difficulty, whether fencing needs to be removed, and whether you choose full or partial removal. We provide free, detailed estimates so you know exactly what to expect. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
During your consultation, we’ll walk the property, discuss your options, and give you a clear written estimate. You’ll have all the information you need to make a decision with confidence.
Not if it’s done correctly. This is the most common concern homeowners have, and it’s a legitimate one, improper backfilling does lead to settling. That’s why we backfill in controlled lifts with mechanical compaction at every layer.
We don’t dump a truckload of dirt in the hole, drive over it once, and call it good. Our process prevents the settling that creates depressions and drainage problems. Your yard should remain stable for years to come.
If the fence surrounds the pool area and blocks equipment access, we’ll need to remove sections to get our machinery in. We handle that, temporary removal for access is included in our white glove service. We’ll remove what’s needed, do the work, and can either reinstall the fence sections or leave them out if you want the fence gone permanently.
If you want the entire pool fence removed as part of the project, we do that too. Posts, footings, panels, everything goes. We’ll discuss your preference during the consultation.
Yes, with proper planning. If you’re planning to build a structure, a room addition, a covered patio, a pool house conversion, let us know during the consultation. We may need to adjust our compaction specifications or fill material to meet the load requirements for future construction.
For patios, decks, or hardscaping, the standard fill and compaction we do is typically sufficient. For structures with foundations, additional engineering or compaction testing may be needed. We’ll work with you to make sure the site is prepared correctly for what you’re planning next.
Yes. Permitting is part of our white glove service. We research your city’s requirements, submit the applications, and manage the process through approval. We also handle utility coordination, locating and properly disconnecting gas, electric, and water lines before any demolition begins.
You don’t need to visit city hall, make phone calls to utility companies, or figure out what forms are required. We take care of all of it.
If your property is in an HOA, you may need architectural review approval before removing the pool. We recommend checking your HOA guidelines. We can provide whatever documentation your HOA requires, site plans, scope of work descriptions, insurance certificates, to support your application. We’ve worked with HOAs across DFW and know what they typically need.
It’s construction work, so there will be noise during the demolition phase. We use hydraulic breakers to break up concrete, which creates sound. However, the demolition phase is usually just one to two days. We work efficiently to minimize disruption, and we’re mindful of neighbors.
Backfilling and grading are much quieter. We’ll give you a heads-up on which days will be the noisier ones so you can plan accordingly.
Yes. We stand behind our work. If you experience settling or issues related to our demolition and fill, we’ll make it right. The specifics depend on the project, and we’ll cover warranty terms clearly in your estimate and contract.
All equipment is disconnected, removed, and properly disposed of. Pumps, heaters, filters, salt systems, automation, lights, wiring, plumbing, everything goes. Metal components are recycled where possible. Gas lines are professionally capped. Electrical circuits are properly terminated. No live wires, no abandoned equipment pads, no buried pipes.
If your equipment is relatively new and you want to keep or sell it, let us know. We can carefully remove it and set it aside for you. See the full “What Happens to Your Pool Equipment” section above for details on each piece.
