Lake Mary · Seminole County
Pool Demolition & Excavation
in Lake Mary, FL
A pool filled the wrong way in Lake Mary shows up a year later as a soft spot in the lawn, a cracked paver patio, or a hard question from a buyer's inspector. We take pools out so that never happens: the shell is broken and hauled, the hole gets clean material, and every lift is compacted before the next one goes in.
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Pool Demolition & Excavation done right
Full pool removal or fill-in: we remove the shell, backfill with clean material, and compact so the ground is stable and usable. We also excavate for pool companies that need the hole dug before the shell goes in. Insured and owner-operated, so the people who quote your job are the people running the machines. Call us at 407-443-2863 for a free estimate.
How it works
Getting pool demolition & excavation done in Lake Mary
Choose removal or fill-in
We look at what you plan for the yard. A future addition, a sale, or a new pool points to full removal. A lawn that stays a lawn may be fine with a partial fill-in done right.
Clear it with the city
We check with the Lake Mary Building Division how your pool removal should be permitted, file the paperwork, and book the inspection, so the work is on record for a future buyer.
Drain, break, compact
We drain the pool, break the shell, haul the concrete to Geneva, then bring in clean fill and compact it in lifts until the ground is solid enough to sod or build on.
Recent project · Lake Mary, FL
A recent Lake Mary pool removal
A full in-ground pool demolition on a Lake Mary property. We drained the pool, broke out the concrete shell and decking, hauled every piece off site, then backfilled with clean material and graded the yard level and build-ready. Here is the job from start to finish.
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No renting equipment after the handshake. No cheap subcontracted labor. We own and run our own fleet of machines, so the people who quote your job are the people on the controls.
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Pool Demolition & Excavation · Lake Mary
What a bad pool fill-in leaves behind
The shortcut version of a pool removal is to knock in the top, leave the floor whole, and push dirt over it. Water then sits in the old shell like a bathtub, and the fill above it settles unevenly. In neighborhoods like Heathrow and Timacuan, where yards are kept up and homes change hands, that shows up fast. When we do a partial removal, we punch drain holes through the bottom of the shell so water can get out, and we compact the fill in lifts. If you plan to build, add on or sell, we usually recommend full removal, where the whole shell comes out and nothing is left in the ground. For a full removal, budget between $9,500 and $30,000; that number already covers the demolition, hauling, clean backfill, compaction and the permit. That price covers getting it right once, instead of paying twice to dig up a bad fill later.
Paperwork and haul-off for a Lake Mary pool
Lake Mary does not publish a separate pool fill-in rule the way some cities do, so we confirm with the City of Lake Mary Building Division, 407-585-1441, how they want your removal permitted before we schedule. Their demolition application is notarized with a $75 fee, and the contractor has to confirm every utility is disconnected before anything comes down. On a pool job that means the pump and lighting circuits are off and safe before we break concrete.
The broken shell and deck go to the Seminole County Landfill on Osceola Road in Geneva. We haul it ourselves, so there is no dumpster sitting on your driveway while the work runs. Every load is weighed at the scale, and we keep the haul inside the price we quoted, so the number you sign is the number you pay. When the last truck leaves, we grade the fill flat and leave it ready for sod.
Local rules · Seminole County
What to know before you build or tear down in Lake Mary
Pool removal in Lake Mary
Who issues the permit
Where the debris goes
Rules and fees checked against official sources in October 2026. Cities change them, so we confirm with City of Lake Mary Building Division before every job.
What Clients Say
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“We hired Mintel Land Management to demo a house and the job was completed on time and everything was done correctly, inspectors were glad to have a good contractor on the job.”
“I have used this company over a dozen times with the removal of trees and stumps in my yard. The owner has become more of a friend then just a demolition company.”
“Reliable and dependable. Straightforward pricing does great work. Will definitely use again.”
“We contacted Kyle in hopes that he would be able to remove a very large pine stump from our back yard and grade the area after removal. He was above and beyond helpful and even cleared the vacant property lines on both sides of our property! He was very professional and respectful of our property, he was on time and his prices were very reasonable for the work performed. We will definitely be using his services in the future for our driveway widening project and any other future projects. 6 stars, I highly recommend using Mintel Land Management.”
“Excellent experience from start to finish. Fast, professional, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend and use again.”
“Kyle came and pulled a few fallen trees out at my property and graded out another part. He came when he said he was going to as well.”
Lake Mary FAQ
Common questions
- Will a filled pool hurt my resale value in Lake Mary?
- It can if the work is not on record or the yard settles. Buyers and their inspectors ask about old pools. A permitted full removal with compacted fill gives you a clean answer and paperwork to show. A partial fill-in can be fine too, but it should be permitted, have drain holes punched in the shell, and be compacted properly in lifts.
- Can you take out the pool deck and screen enclosure in the same job?
- Yes. The pavers or concrete deck, the screen enclosure and the equipment pad can all go at once. Lake Mary's demolition process expects every utility to be confirmed disconnected before work starts, so we make sure the pool equipment power is shut off and made safe by the right trade before our crew starts breaking anything.
- What happens to my sprinklers and sod along the way?
- Our path from the street to the pool will cross part of the yard, and in Lake Mary that usually means irrigation lines and sod. We mark the lines we can find, run the machine along a single path, and tell you at the walkthrough what may need repair afterward. Once the hole is filled and graded, the ground is ready for new sod.
- What does pool demolition & excavation cost in Lake Mary?
- A fill-in is faster and cheaper; a full removal excavates the whole shell, backfills with clean material, and compacts it so you can build or sell over it. We do both and will tell you which fits. Every property is different, so the only honest number is one we give you after walking the site. Call 407-443-2863 for a free, no-obligation estimate in Lake Mary.
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- Owner-operated, $4M insured, every piece hauled off
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