Manitowoc, WI · the Lakeshore

Above-Ground Pool Removal in Manitowoc, WI

The kids grew up, the liner tore, or the pump quit and the water went green. However it ended, an above-ground pool does not quietly go away. It kills the grass underneath, collects a foot of rainwater, and becomes the least attractive thing in the yard.

We cut the wall down into sections, roll up the liner, and haul the whole thing off — ladder, pump, filter, and the surround deck with it.

How a pool teardown goes

The pool needs to be drained before removal day — see below. Once it is empty, the top rails and uprights come off, the steel or resin wall gets cut into sections that two people can carry, and the liner is rolled and bagged. If there is a deck around it, that comes apart next.

Most pools are gone in a single visit, with the pad area left bare and ready for whatever you want there next.

What goes with it

• Liner, wall panels, top rails, and uprights
• Pump, filter, heater, and hoses
• Ladders, steps, and in-pool stairs
• The surround deck or platform
• Solar covers, winter covers, and the cover reel
• The pool shed or equipment enclosure, if it is coming out too

Drain it before we arrive

An above-ground pool holds thousands of gallons, and that much water needs to go somewhere it will not flood your basement or your neighbor’s. Pump it down to the yard over a few days if your lot drains well. If you are not sure where the water can go, ask your municipality before you start.

One thing we cannot take: liquid pool chemicals. Chlorine, shock, and acid are household hazardous waste and need to go to a county collection event. Empty, dry containers are fine.

Do it before the ground freezes

A dead pool left standing through a Wisconsin winter tends to buckle under snow load or split its wall on the first hard freeze, which turns a clean removal into a crumpled, icy one. If yours is done, fall is the time — the ground is firm, the water is easier to get rid of, and you skip a season of looking at it.

What Pool Removal Costs in Manitowoc

These are typical ranges for the Manitowoc area, not a quote. The price assumes the pool is already drained and covers teardown, loading, hauling, and disposal. Every job is confirmed with a firm, no-obligation price on arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you drain the pool?

The pool needs to be drained before removal day. It is a slow job — a submersible pump running for a day or two — and where the water goes is a decision about your own yard and drainage, so it is best handled ahead of time.

What happens to the ground where the pool was?

Expect a circle of bare dirt or sand. We can remove the sand base if you want the ground back to grade, or leave it to be raked out and seeded. Lawn repair itself is not something we do.

How long does pool removal take?

A drained round pool with no deck is usually a few hours. Add a surround deck and it becomes most of a day.

Can you take out an in-ground pool?

In-ground pool removal is excavation and fill work, not hauling, so it needs a different kind of contractor. We can clear out the equipment, fencing, and anything else around it.