The early fall months are a popular time of year for homeowners to remove their swimming pools, both in-ground and above-ground. While pools are enjoyed by plenty of families and may add to your home’s value, their maintenance can be expensive and time-consuming. In some neighborhoods, pools can actually decrease your home’s value.
Above-ground pools are typically pretty inexpensive and easy to remove. In fact, they can even be a weekend DIY project (there are plenty of tutorials and instructions online). If you’d rather pay someone to do it, you can expect to spend about $350-600.
In-ground pools, as you can imagine, are a far different story. A full demolition typically costs anywhere between $10,000 and $25,000. The median price is above $15,000 in Greater Philadelphia, but if you have a particularly large pool with a hot tub, a water fall, or extended patio space that you wish to turn into a grassy backyard, you can expect to spend far more.