Pool Removal project by Michael Durham Landscaping in Durham Region
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Pool Removal in Durham Region

Reclaim the yard you actually want.

What we do

From unused pool to usable yard.

Full demolition, fill, compaction and turf restoration. Reclaim the yard you actually want. We handle the complete process: permits, demolition, debris removal, engineered fill, compaction in lifts, and final grading with sod or seed.

An unused pool is a liability: cracked concrete, standing water, and wasted yard space. We remove it properly so the ground is stable enough to build on or landscape over.

Pool Removal

Why it lasts

How we remove a pool the right way.

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Permit coordination

We handle municipal permit applications and inspections so you don't have to.

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Full demolition

Concrete broken, rebar cut, all materials hauled and disposed of properly.

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Engineered fill & compaction

Clean fill placed in lifts and compacted to prevent future settling.

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Turf restoration

Final grade, topsoil, and fresh sod or seed. Your yard looks like the pool was never there.

Recent work

Pools we've removed and restored.

Pool demolition in progress

Pool demolition in progress

Durham Region · 2025

Grading & soil prep

Grading & soil prep

Durham Region · 2025

Restored yard with fresh sod

Restored yard with fresh sod

Durham Region · 2025

Common questions

Pool Removal FAQ

In most Durham Region municipalities, yes. We handle the application and coordinate any required inspections as part of the project.

Yes, if the fill is properly engineered and compacted. We compact in lifts specifically so the ground is stable enough for future construction or landscaping.

A typical in-ground pool removal takes 5 to 7 days: demolition, debris haul, fill, compaction, and turf restoration.

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