Pool Removal in Madison, WI

Our team at MDP tackles so many pool removals we could do this in our sleep. Seriously, some summers it’s what keeps the lights on.

Makes sense though, especially if your backyard pool is more of a burden than a pleasure? Many Madison homes, especially those in Spring Harbor and the western suburbs, have private pools. But if yours isn’t bringing you joy, it might be time to transform that space into something that better fits your lifestyle. At Madison Demolition Pros, we can help you reclaim your backyard and turn it into a dream space. We know pool removal is a big decision, so our experienced team will be there every step of the way to make the process smooth and stress-free.

We offer commercial pool removal services, such for apartment complexes and planned communities with communal pools. For properties built before the early 2000s especially, upkeep and maintenance can become a significant financial and operational burden, and potentially a growing liability. Our experienced team has a proven track record working with property managers and apartment building owners.

As a leading demolition contractor, our expertise extends to municipal and government-sponsored recreational facilities, including the redevelopment of public natatorium facilities such as Bauman Aquatic Center in Middleton and Monona Community Pool.

Our swimming pool removal services in Dane County

We remove and fill in both in-ground and above-ground pools, as well as hot tubs. Perhaps you envision a larger space for family fun or activities that align better with your lifestyle. We collaborate with homeowners to transform their backyards into spaces that better meet their needs and vision. Here’s a closer look at the services we offer:

Turnkey pool demo

We manage every step of the process, from dismantling the in-ground or above-ground structure itself to removing the surrounding deck and hauling away all debris for disposal. We don’t just serve homeowners! Our expertise extends to commercial properties as well, handling pool removal at schools, apartment complexes, and community centers. For projects of this size. it’s important to ensure you have a skilled pool demolition contractor on the job. Our team of experts will walk you through each step of the process.

Pool fill-in, level, and grading

Once the old materials are gone, we fill the area with compacted soil, guaranteeing proper drainage and a smooth, level surface. This blank canvas allows you to bring your backyard dreams to life, whether it’s a lush lawn, a relaxing patio, or an extension of your living space. Our commercial clients, like recreations centers, gyms and fitness facilities or commercial multi-family property owners often use the added square footage as amenity space for clients or residents.

Why hire MDP to remove your pool?

We are Dane County’s preferred pool demolition contractor. Our team has years of experience with a variety of pool removal services in the Madison area. When it comes to pool removal services, we’ve seen it all.

Let’s share a fun example of a project we recently worked on. See the pictures below? You’d guess that this charming cottage along Lake Kegonsa was built at least 60 years ago with the vintage knotty pine paneling throughout. Wrong! This 4,200 square foot home was only built in 1990! A retired couple bought this 4-bedroom home for its 80 feet of pristine lakefront. It has a gorgeous screened-in porch and the property purchase even included a vintage wooden dock with a boat lift to accommodate their pontoon. With stunning lake views the property itself was breathtaking. It was also desperately, desperately outdated. It also had an absolute disaster of an in-ground concrete pool behind the house plus a spa / hot tub (that hadn’t worked in years). The couple who purchased this property called our team at Madison Demolition Pros for a quote before they finalized their offer. That way they could properly budget for all the renovations and updates they’d want if and when they were to close. By making the 15-mile drive south from Madison to visit the site, thoroughly inspect the property, materials, and accessibility we were able to provide them with a comprehensive and precise quote…not just a rough estimate. We always aim to deliver exceptional customer service, even when there’s no guarantee of work (as we didn’t even know if they’d complete the purchase or not). By doing this while our competitors just threw out vague numbers over the phone, we established trust early in our relationship. The couple decided to move forward with the home purchase and, naturally, gave us a call to get the work done!

Our team arrived in our steel-toed work boots and got down to business with our reciprocating saws and electric jackhammers to break up the concrete. We had wheelbarrows ready to haul away the debris – fortunately it was easily accessible and we had a clear path to our dumpster! With the eyesore pool finally removed (and several other upgrades made to the property), the couple was able to truly enjoy their Wisconsin lake house.

FAQs

Do you have questions about pool or hot rub removal? See below for the questions and inquiries that we get most often. If your question isn’t covered here, give us a call and we’ll get you an answer fast!

 

Services and process

There are two primary approaches to pool removal: full demolition and partial removal. In full demolition, the entire pool structure is broken up, hauled away, and the remaining cavity is filled with compacted soil. This method offers the most flexibility for future use of the land. Partial removal, on the other hand, involves breaking up the pool shell and burying it in place, then backfilling the area with dirt. While this option is more cost-effective, it might restrict what you can do with the space in the future.

Many factors lead homeowners or business owners to consider demolishing their outdated structures. Perhaps they’re no longer enjoyed and are creating a safety concern.

Between routine cleaning and chemicals, electricity, water, seasonal opening and closing services, and minor repairs and filter maintenance a 20 ft x 15 ft outdoor inground pool can cost $3,000 – $6,000 in upkeep alone. Upkeep costs might feel overwhelming, or the pool or hot tub might require significant repairs.

In other cases, families might be looking for more functional yard space.

The removal process generally takes several days to two weeks. The timeline from project-to-project, though, varies depending on the size, complexity, and materials involved and what the access in and out to the backyard is. We’ll provide a detailed schedule during your free consultation.

We prioritize minimizing disruption to your yard throughout the removal process. While excavation and filling may cause temporary disturbances, we’ll thoroughly restore the affected areas afterwards. Sometimes, we need to remove one or two panels of fencing to get our equipment into the back yard. We will restore these for you after we’re done our work.

Complying with local regulations, we responsibly dispose of all debris generated during the process. We prioritize sustainable practices whenever possible.

Pricing

A number factors influence pool demolition costs, including its size, the materials used to construct it (typically concrete), its accessibility on your property (we’ll need to bring in a skid steer and mini excavator), your choice between complete or partial removal, and local permitting (if needed) all play a role in the final price. A rough ballpark for inground outdoor pools is $12,000 on the low and and $25,000 on the high end.

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