Swimming pools can provide a refreshing way to cool off, but they can also be dangerous. Drowning is one of the leading causes of injury and death among children under 4.
Removing a Phoenix pool demolition can provide valuable yard space, reduce maintenance costs and boost home value – but how does one actually go about removing one?
Make the Necessary Permits
Many municipalities require homeowners to remove their pools. The first step should be obtaining the necessary permit, while seeking professional advice regarding your removal options and timeline. Keep in mind that this may take several days if you’re undertaking an intensive project with heavy machinery involved.
As part of your permit application, you will need to provide the city with a detailed plan on how you intend to disassemble and restore the space after pool removal. They will then determine whether your application should be approved pool demolition in Phoenix.
Most people opt to eliminate their swimming pools through either full or partial fill-in. A full fill-in involves draining and filling in with dirt and gravel – which may increase costs and take more time than full demolition, but can boost home value. Unfortunately, however, this method carries risks such as sinking, swelling and insufficient seepage – potentially decreasing future homebuyer interest and thus diminishing resale value; additionally it should always be disclosed when selling property with filled-in pools.
Start With Draining
Before being used again, an empty pool requires attention, including draining and acid washing.
Before draining the pool water, find a secure location for the liner and make sure it is clear of rocks or other debris that may tear it. Also, it helps to use a pool brush and scrub away any algae buildup on walls and bottom of pool – it is best done as soon as it drains to avoid baked-on layers that become harder to eliminate later on demolishing your swimming pool.
Once you’ve collected all of the dirt and debris, use a sponge soaked with bleach to scrub the surface of the liner with it. A heavier-duty brush may also help, as long as too much pressure is not applied – this will prevent holes forming in your liner. You should also clean any calcium deposits using an effective pool cleaner such as CLR; just be sure to read through and follow its instructions when applying it!
Break Up the Floor
Maintaining a pool requires both time and money, but if it is no longer being utilized it may be cheaper to remove it altogether. Not only would that free up yard space for other uses such as entertaining or gardening, it will also give the owners peace of mind knowing their investment hasn’t gone waste demolishing a swimming pool.
If you decide to have your pool removed, work begins by draining and dismantling. A contractor will typically use hydraulic breakers or pneumatic hammers for this task. They will also take out all equipment such as the liner, pumps, liners etc. While wooden components like decks may be recycled or repurposed later on; plastic parts will have to be disposed according to waste disposal regulations.
Fill-in method pool removal involves draining and then filling-in the pool using gravel, then dirt. While this is quicker and potentially riskier than full removal, improper execution could cause sinkage or swelling of the ground leading to additional issues and expenses in the future.
Dismantle the Equipment
Once all of the water has been removed from your pool, it’s time to disassemble all of its structural components. Start with disassembling metal or fiberglass walls by dismantling bolts or screws holding them together; be sure to keep track of these in case reassembly or disposal is required later. Pull away and roll up for disposal the liner carefully, before taking steps to disassemble top rails and uprights that support it.
Once the structure has been completely dismantled, you will gain more space in your yard to work with. Many homeowners opt to turn it into a patio or entertainment area suitable for family and friends to gather around; others choose a calming cement pond to create an ambiance conducive to relaxation.
No matter the option you select, it is imperative to obtain an engineer’s report prior to commencing any work. This report can identify potential issues such as sinking or swelling as well as suggest the appropriate type of fill material needed for filling purposes.
Clean Up
Flooded pools or ones left unused for too long can be brought back to life with proper chemicals and advice from Water TechniX’s expert team, however. Reviving murky oasis may require hard work but with their team at your side you can turn it back into crystal clear waters again!
Scrubbing walls and floors with a pool brush is the first step to clearing away grime, algae and any other contaminants from your pool area. It is best done outside where dust won’t contaminate the house.
Conclusion
Before shocking your pool with chlorine to kill any living organisms and eliminate remaining algae spores, shock it with chlorine to kill them all and cloud up the water with their carcasses float to the surface and cloud up its clarity. Next add flocculant to collect particles at the bottom of your pool until all floating debris have been collected using multiport valves set on ‘Filter/Waste’ mode on multiport valve. Finally vacuum the pool using multiport valve set as either Filter or Waste mode until no floating debris remains.