Removing an in-ground pool

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virgo

Hiya

So, the time has come to get rid of the pool...err..i mean pond...err...pool:p

It is about 8m by 4m ,concrete, inground, 1.8m deep, and an eye-sore:eek: no one swims in it (not heated) and hubby absolutely hates maintaining it...thinking of putting lawn back.

Question:

a) has anyone done it and what are the main issues/problems?

b) does it "devalue" the house?

c) what is the estimated costs? 5K? 10K? 15K?

d) would you do it?:D

e) any recommended "pool removalist?"

thanks!
 
In a townhouse complex where we owned a unit, the pool was simply covered with a reinforced concrete slab with pebble finish and it is now used as a barbeque area. We were told the pool is not filled in and if the townhouse owners decide to reinstate the swimming pool we can do it. You probably need to check with your local council if this is acceptable.
 
I wouldn't do it, but that is because I know how much it cost to put it there in the first place :D.

We hardly use our pool any more as the kids are almost fully grown and have lost interest. However, with nobody swimming, we don't do much to it either. I'd guess it costs us about a thousand dollars a year in chemicals and running the filter at midnight for a couple of hours. No swimmers means much less maintenance. We actually don't add chemical all through winter. It doesn't seem to need it.

I'd always keep ours because it will appeal to any buyer down the track, but I agree that it is a PITA now more than a plus for us.
 
Gf

Hiya Alan

Now that you mentioned it......it is sitting on a big parcel of land, you know....:p

Dual occupancy + granny flat?:D
 
I had mine filled. Was going to cost too much to resurface and new pumps etc.

They cut a hole in the bottom for drainage, filled and compacted with soil in multiple layers, and topped with a concrete slab.

I coated in paving paint, and the kids now ride their bikes around on it!

Cost about $2.5k total from memory. Made a mess of my lawn though with the machines they brought in.
 
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Hi Chindonly

Good on you:)

2.5K seems pretty cheap thought...i heard prices of 10K up...:eek:

Did you have to bring a bobcat in? and did you have to inform council to strike it off your building plan (in case of future sale?)
 
I remember hearing about a company a few years ago that specialised in converting inground pools into rainwater tanks. At the time it seemed like a very good idea for unwanted pools. Might be worth investigating.
 
chindonly said:
I had mine filled. Was going to cost too much to resurface and new pumps etc.

They cut a hole in the bottom for drainage, filled and compacted with soil in multiple layers, and topped with a concrete slab.

I coated in paving paint, and the kids now ride their bikes around on it!

Cost about $2.5k total from memory. Made a mess of my lawn though with the machines they brought in.
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Hi chindonly,

that sounds like a very good price. Would you mind sharing the company you used and their contact details?

PM me if you wish.
 
How about a bog garden or convert into a big fish pond? You can even add a nice sitting (deck) area in the middle!
 
virgo said:
Hi Chindonly

Good on you:)

2.5K seems pretty cheap thought...i heard prices of 10K up...:eek:

Did you have to bring a bobcat in? and did you have to inform council to strike it off your building plan (in case of future sale?)
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Hey Virgo,

Yes, they brought in a little bobcat for the fill, and then had a little excavator to lift it up to the higher level. My yard is terraced a bit.

Price was good - I think he under-quoted, as it was about 1/2 of another quote.

It was an old pool, so I don't think it was on Council's list.
 
Player said:
Hi chindonly,

that sounds like a very good price. Would you mind sharing the company you used and their contact details?

PM me if you wish.
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Hi Player,

It was A J Smith Landscapes.

Andy was the contact - 0425 754 991

Just found the invoice - it was $2680 + GST, and I paid a little extra for turf to repair the damage. It would have grown back, but I didn't want to wait.

Will try and attach some pics.

Pool.jpg

pool 2.jpg
 
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