Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Pool Removal and Backfilling
Pool Removal and Backfilling guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Pool Removal and Backfilling? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Pool Removal and Backfilling work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Pool Removal and Backfilling work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Pool Removal and Backfilling labor cost? What are the important Pool Removal and Backfilling quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Pool Removal and Backfilling - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Pool Removal and Backfilling? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Pool Removal and Backfilling expect to pay between $65.50 to $71.89 per cubic yard . Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Pool Removal and Backfilling work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Pool Removal and Backfilling. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Pool Removal and Backfilling work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Pool Removal and Backfilling work? | Skill and experience greatly speed and simplify Pool Removal and Backfilling work and minimize project delays. Hiring an experienced professional can significantly reduce completion timelines and project schedule risks. |
| Is Pool Removal and Backfilling something that I can do myself? | Most of the Pool Removal and Backfilling project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Pool Removal and Backfilling requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Pool Removal and Backfilling work? | This work can be completed in 3 to 5 days. |
Pool Removal and Backfilling - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Pool Removal and Backfilling. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Pool Removal and Backfilling work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
Pool Removal and Backfilling - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Pool Removal and Backfilling. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the backfill work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Pool Removal and Backfilling will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Pool Removal and Backfilling by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of backfill, before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for Pool Removal and Backfilling from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for backfill using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
