Above Ground Pool Removal in Delray Beach
Above ground pools are a quick way to cool off, but they do not last forever. Liners tear, walls rust, pumps fail, and after a few seasons many Delray Beach homeowners decide the space would be better as lawn, patio or garden.
This guide covers above ground pool removal: what to do before the crew arrives, how the pool is dismantled and hauled, and what is left when the job is done.
- When it is time to take the pool down
- Before removal day
- How the pool comes down
- The pump, filter and ladder
- Restoring the yard
- Getting a quote
When it is time to take the pool down
- The liner is torn or leaking and replacement is not worth it.
- Walls or supports are rusting or bowing.
- The pool is rarely used and costs money to maintain.
- You are selling the home and want a clean yard.
- Storm damage has left the pool unsafe.
Before removal day
- Drain the pool. A partly full pool is dangerous to take apart. If you are unsure where the water can go, check with the City of Delray Beach first.
- Have an electrician disconnect any hardwired pump or lighting.
- Unlock gates and clear a path to the driveway or street.
- Send photos of the pool, deck, ladder and equipment for a quote.
How the pool comes down
- The liner is cut out and folded or rolled for loading.
- Top rails, uprights and wall panels are unbolted or cut into manageable pieces.
- Any attached deck, steps or ladder are dismantled.
- Sand or foam from under the liner is removed if you want the ground cleared.
- Everything is carried out, loaded and the area is raked clean.
Metal walls and frames are separated for recycling. Liner, sand and other debris go to permitted facilities in line with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
The pump, filter and ladder
Pumps, filters, hoses and ladders go with the pool. Working equipment can sometimes be sold or given away. Anything else is recycled or disposed of with the rest of the pool.
Restoring the yard
An above ground pool usually leaves a flat, bare circle behind. Most homeowners reseed, sod or lay pavers. If the pool sat on a concrete pad or had a wooden deck you want gone, we can remove those too through our demolition services in Delray Beach. For in-ground pools, which are a very different job, see swimming pool removal in Florida.
Getting a quote
Pricing depends on pool size, whether there is a deck, and how far everything must be carried. We give free estimates and flat, upfront pricing, and you can send photos for a same-day number. If you have other backyard items to clear, such as a hot tub, shed or playset, they can go in the same trip.
The bottom line
Above ground pool removal is a one-visit job once the pool is drained and powered down. Call (561) 699-0121, email estimates@junkrangerremoval.com, or see our above ground pool removal in Delray Beach page.
Questions people ask us about this
Do I have to drain the pool before you come?
Do you take the pump, filter and ladder?
Can you remove the deck around the pool?
Do you remove in-ground pools?
Outside resources worth reading
- City of Delray Beach
- Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
- OSHA — Construction Industry safety resources