Swimming Pool Removal in Mesa, AZ

Mesa Pool Removal Tips and Steps

Is a permit required to demolish an above ground or in-ground swimming pool?

Permits are typically required to remove an in-ground or above ground swimming pool. The permits necessary depend on your local and state municipalities in Mesa, AZ. Depending on where you live, permits may be required by the city, county, and/ or state. Your local municipality may also have regulations related to notifications, noise, hours of pool demolition, disposal of the debris, etc... Your hired pool removal expert should be well informed about local regulations and will pull the permits on your behalf in most cases.

What are the steps required for in-ground pool removal in Mesa?

1. Request an estimate or estimates from licensed and insured Mesa pool removal specialists
2. Your Mesa pool removal demolition company will apply for permits and approval from local government and environmental authorities (if required)
3. Utilities are disconnected and shrubs, fencing and landscaping in the surrounding area is to be removed or disposed of
4. The pool is pumped out clean of water and debris
5. Removal of all pool equipment such as wood, metal, and plastic
6. The concrete is broken down into smaller pieces safe for hauling or put back into the hole to be filled
7. Inspection by local building department (if required)
8. Pool hole is filled with soil
9. Area is compacted and rough graded
10. Soil is graded to proper elevation
11. Sub soil is raked again
12. Screened top soil can be applied at the homeowner or property owner's request
13. Graded or raked again to ensure soil is level and firm for new landscaping

What are the steps required for above ground pool removal in Mesa?

1. Request an estimate or estimates from licensed and insured Mesa pool removal specialists
2. Your pool removal demolition company will apply for pool removal permits and approval from local government and environmental authorities (if required)
3. The pool is pumped out clean of water and debris
4. Removal of pool, deck and equipment
5. Filling of concave hole under the pool or removal of sand under the pool
6. Application of top soil

Will the removal of my swimming pool increase the value or my home or decrease the value?

Owning a home in Mesa with a swimming pool brings a lot of added expenses along with it. Maintenance, repairs, high electric bills and the worry of accidental drowning are all a part of owning a swimming pool and should be taken into account when buying or selling a home with a pool.

A lot of folks believe that a swimming pool will increase the value of their home. Not always a true statement. There are a few deciding factors that play a role in whether a swimming pool is a liability or an asset. If you are located in a southern state or on the west coast in an upper to middle class area where the temperature is consistent year round, then it may increase the value slightly. If you are in the midwest or in the northern or eastern part of the country where the summers are short, it will most definitely decrease the value of your home. If the in ground pool is updated and maintained regularly and is in tip top shape in the favorable areas of the country, studies show that this does not help you sell your home but may add a few thousands dollars to the selling price. If you are located in the unfavorable areas for swimming pools like the midwest, a lot of buyers may want the swimming pool removed at the owners expense or want to decrease the selling price due to having to pay for the demolition themselves.

In the current buyers market, removing your pool could be a smart move considering the fact that the cost of doing so could be much less than what it will cost if your pool prevents your home from selling, or it keeps it on the market for an extended period of time. Before you put your home on the market, You might consider removing your pool. It could save you money in the long run.