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  • January 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM #18387
    Diego Mamani
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    Does anybody have experience with this? We found a house near the Ventura/L.A. county line which my wife absolutely loves, but I’m not happy about the swimming pool: it’s too small, so you get all the headaches and expense associated with maintenance, but limited enjoyment. Also, the pool and spa take up the whole backyard, so there’s no room for my kids to play. Also, having very small kids, I don’t really want a pool; besides, the house is in a gated community with two pools.

    So, my wife suggested buying the house and having the pool removed. We could even use this a bargaining tool to get a $10K discount or allowance from the selle (the house is listed in the high $700s). Does this buy-and-destroy process sound like a reasonable approach? I have no idea what it would cost to have the pool removed. I heard of partial removals, complete removals, etc.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM #652210
    SD Realtor
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    There are previous postings on this. Not cheap but it will not break the bank either. Use a licensed contractor who will do this with the proper permits that are necessary when you remove/fill in an in ground pool. AN posted some links on this before.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM #652864
    SD Realtor
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    There are previous postings on this. Not cheap but it will not break the bank either. Use a licensed contractor who will do this with the proper permits that are necessary when you remove/fill in an in ground pool. AN posted some links on this before.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM #653001
    SD Realtor
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    There are previous postings on this. Not cheap but it will not break the bank either. Use a licensed contractor who will do this with the proper permits that are necessary when you remove/fill in an in ground pool. AN posted some links on this before.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM #652275
    SD Realtor
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    There are previous postings on this. Not cheap but it will not break the bank either. Use a licensed contractor who will do this with the proper permits that are necessary when you remove/fill in an in ground pool. AN posted some links on this before.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM #653328
    SD Realtor
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    There are previous postings on this. Not cheap but it will not break the bank either. Use a licensed contractor who will do this with the proper permits that are necessary when you remove/fill in an in ground pool. AN posted some links on this before.

    January 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM #652874
    SD Transplant
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    bump….since I’m contemplating the idea as well…I’m curious on extra feedback

    January 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM #653011
    SD Transplant
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    bump….since I’m contemplating the idea as well…I’m curious on extra feedback

    January 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM #653338
    SD Transplant
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    bump….since I’m contemplating the idea as well…I’m curious on extra feedback

    January 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM #652285
    SD Transplant
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    bump….since I’m contemplating the idea as well…I’m curious on extra feedback

    January 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM #652220
    SD Transplant
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    bump….since I’m contemplating the idea as well…I’m curious on extra feedback

    January 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM #652295
    Diego Mamani
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    Thank you SDR for the pointers. What AN said several months ago is that he got a quote for $7k, permits included. Depending on your area and how easy it is to move the heavy machinery, price may go up to $10K or maybe more.

    BUT, if you’re planning to build on top of the old pool, then you’re definitely talking over $10K. One example given for this had a $35K quote that ended up costing close to $50K due to unforeseen complications and the nature of the soil.

    If you do it yourself, the steps would be:
    1. Get electric and plumbing permits from the city
    2. Drill several, large holes in the bottom and maybe the sides, so that rain water can drain out
    3. Destroy the pool edges
    4. Feel in with dirt, preferably by layers so that you can compact the dirt as you fill in
    5. Landscape on top

    January 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM #653021
    Diego Mamani
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    Thank you SDR for the pointers. What AN said several months ago is that he got a quote for $7k, permits included. Depending on your area and how easy it is to move the heavy machinery, price may go up to $10K or maybe more.

    BUT, if you’re planning to build on top of the old pool, then you’re definitely talking over $10K. One example given for this had a $35K quote that ended up costing close to $50K due to unforeseen complications and the nature of the soil.

    If you do it yourself, the steps would be:
    1. Get electric and plumbing permits from the city
    2. Drill several, large holes in the bottom and maybe the sides, so that rain water can drain out
    3. Destroy the pool edges
    4. Feel in with dirt, preferably by layers so that you can compact the dirt as you fill in
    5. Landscape on top

    January 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM #653348
    Diego Mamani
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    Thank you SDR for the pointers. What AN said several months ago is that he got a quote for $7k, permits included. Depending on your area and how easy it is to move the heavy machinery, price may go up to $10K or maybe more.

    BUT, if you’re planning to build on top of the old pool, then you’re definitely talking over $10K. One example given for this had a $35K quote that ended up costing close to $50K due to unforeseen complications and the nature of the soil.

    If you do it yourself, the steps would be:
    1. Get electric and plumbing permits from the city
    2. Drill several, large holes in the bottom and maybe the sides, so that rain water can drain out
    3. Destroy the pool edges
    4. Feel in with dirt, preferably by layers so that you can compact the dirt as you fill in
    5. Landscape on top

    January 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM #652230
    Diego Mamani
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    Thank you SDR for the pointers. What AN said several months ago is that he got a quote for $7k, permits included. Depending on your area and how easy it is to move the heavy machinery, price may go up to $10K or maybe more.

    BUT, if you’re planning to build on top of the old pool, then you’re definitely talking over $10K. One example given for this had a $35K quote that ended up costing close to $50K due to unforeseen complications and the nature of the soil.

    If you do it yourself, the steps would be:
    1. Get electric and plumbing permits from the city
    2. Drill several, large holes in the bottom and maybe the sides, so that rain water can drain out
    3. Destroy the pool edges
    4. Feel in with dirt, preferably by layers so that you can compact the dirt as you fill in
    5. Landscape on top

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