DeleteThePool
Serving All San Diego County

Eliminate Your San Diego Pool. Reclaim Your Backyard.

Tired of spending thousands every year on electricity, chemicals, and repairs? We provide full-service pool demolition, engineered backfill, and complete San Diego city permitting.

Licensed

C-21 / Class A Network

100% Permitted

DSD Specs & Inspections

Fast Turnaround

3-5 Day Site Completion

Free Satellite Yard Assessment

Enter your address to request a remote aerial analysis and price breakdown.

Zero obligation. Satellite analysis completed within 2 business hours.

How Much Is That Pool Really Costing You?

San Diego utility and service costs make keeping an unused pool one of the biggest cash drains in residential homeownership.

Monthly Pool Service & Chemicals $180/mo
Monthly Electric Pump & Water Bill $160/mo
Annual Repairs & Equipment Reserve $1,200/yr
Estimated 5-Year Drain
$26,400

Eliminating the pool pays for demolition in ~2 to 3 years and unlocks instant monthly cash flow.

Stop The Drain Today

Compare Removal Options

We offer both partial engineered backfills and complete concrete shell extractions.

Most Popular

Partial Demolition & Engineered Fill

The top 24–36 inches of gunite shell is broken down into the cavity, major core drainage holes are punctured through the floor, and the area is backfilled with certified clean soil.

Best for turf, grass, patios, and landscaping
Lowest cost & fastest timeline (2–4 days)
Full drainage punch-out & city compaction
Typical Range
$8,000 – $13,000
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ADU & Construction Ready

Complete Shell Removal

100% of the concrete, rebar, and coping is completely jackhammered, loaded into dump trucks, and hauled off-site. The entire cavity is backfilled with 100% clean engineered fill.

Required for future ADUs, additions & structures
Zero concrete left in ground (clean parcel record)
Certified geotechnical compaction reports
Typical Range
$14,000 – $22,000+
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How The Process Works

From initial satellite analysis to city inspection sign-off.

01

Satellite & Lot Scan

We analyze your backyard layout, side yard machinery access, and lot boundaries using aerial satellite modeling.

02

Permits & Utility Safing

We submit grading specs to the City of San Diego and coordinate safe capping of all gas, electric, and water lines.

03

Demo & Engineered Fill

Hydraulic breakers puncture deep drainage holes, dismantle the perimeter, and import clean soil compacted in 8" lifts.

04

Final City Sign-Off

City inspectors complete final grading review, sign off on the permit, leaving your yard clean, level, and ready for use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about removing a pool in San Diego County.

Do I need a city permit to fill in a pool in San Diego?

Yes. The City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) regulates pool demolition under grading and site safety codes. We handle permit preparation, drainage plan filings, and inspection coordination.

Will the ground sink or settle after the pool is filled?

Not when done correctly. Clean fill dirt is placed in 8 to 12-inch layers ("lifts") and mechanically compacted to 90%+ relative compaction, preventing sinkholes and ground settling.

How long does the entire job take?

Permit approvals usually take 5–10 business days. The physical demolition, backfill, and compaction work takes roughly 3 to 5 business days on-site.