Requirements for Pool Demolition and Why Remove Pools?

Dec 4
10:32

2015

james l hardy

james l hardy

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In this article, the author has shared the requirements to be a fulfilled by a demolition company and why should you demolish a pool.

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Demolition of a swimming pool requires preparing the pool first for backfilling.  A number of steps are followed by a demolition company to safely remove the pool from your property without causing harm to the landscape and flora fauna of your house.

Below mentioned are several requirements to be filled in by a pool demolition company. These requirements are a part of the demolition permit,Requirements for Pool Demolition and Why Remove Pools? Articles which can be obtained from the development authorities of your state.

• Minimum of two 12 inch diameter holes are broken out in the bottom of the pool for drainage purposes.  One hole is made in the shallow end of the pool and another one is made in the deep end.

• Placing 12 inch thick pea gravel layer is suggested on the entire bottom of the pool.

• Backfill the pool with fill dirt or fill sand upto 30 inches of the final grade.  The use of broken concrete from the pool should not be used as a fill material. The soil should be firmly compacted with hand compaction equipment.

• Fill sand or dirt up to the sub grade level if hardscape is to be constructed over the pool.

• Fill upper layer of the pool with suitable planting medium upto   18 inches, if the pool area is to be landscaped.

• To avoid ponding of the rainfall and irrigation, final grading of the area should be done.

Why Remove a pool?

There are a  number of reasons that could lead people to demolish their swimming pools. It is suggested to trust a reputed company of pool demolition in San Jose, that can help you free up your space and utilize it for other purposes. Below mentioned are several benefits of pool demolition.

• Avoid your liability worries- When you get your pool removed safely from a pool demolition company, you can have peace of mind that your kids are not going to get injured anymore.  You no more need to worry about your kids wandering and playing around the pool.

• May decrease the value of your home – While most of the homeowners think having a swimming pool in your house will increase the resale value of your home, but this is  not the case always. Though pools may appear appealing to the buyers, but they may consider it as an additional burden which may distract them from buying your home.

• Utilize the space – Swimming pools require regular maintenance otherwise it may turn into a cesspool.  By demolition the pool with the help of  a reputed company of pool demolition in San Jose, you can free up the pool space and utilize it for other purposes like growing vegetation, etc.