Pool removal in Fresno, CA
What the official city page says about permits, plus free quotes from independent local crews. We are a referral service, not a contractor.
Who handles pool removal permits in Fresno
City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department, Building and Safety Services Division.
What the city page says
- The bulletin requires a Swimming Pool Abandonment permit filed at the Building Permits Counter with a plot plan.
- The entire pool bottom must be broken out, while walls and rim may remain, and concrete pieces left in the fill must be 12 inches or smaller.
- Fill must be engineered and compacted to 90 percent as tested by an approved lab, with an inspection of the bottom removal before backfill and final sign-off after compaction reports and drainage are verified.
Source: City of Fresno Building Industry Bulletin 13-02, Swimming Pool Abandonment (PDF) (Bulletin dated Jan 2013). Summarized in our own words; rules and fees change.
What it costs
We do not have a sourced price for Fresno specifically. Published national guides put pool removal at roughly $5,000 to $10,000, with partial fill-ins at $3,000 to $7,000 and full removals at $5,000 to $15,000 (Fixr, Jan 2025). Read the full cost guide and the in-ground removal guide. Local quotes are the only way to know your price.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a pool in Fresno?
Check with City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department, Building and Safety Services Division. The bulletin requires a Swimming Pool Abandonment permit filed at the Building Permits Counter with a plot plan. The bulletin is dated January 2013, and any fee it lists is likely out of date, so we do not quote one. Confirm current rules with the department.
Who do I contact in Fresno about pool removal rules?
City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department, Building and Safety Services Division is the office whose page we read. Your address may fall under a different jurisdiction, so confirm it covers your property.
How much does pool removal cost in Fresno?
We do not have a sourced Fresno price. National guides put pool removal at about $5,000 to $10,000 overall, with in-ground partial fill-ins $3,000 to $7,000 and full removals $5,000 to $15,000. See the cost guide. Local quotes are the only way to know.
Does Backyard Removal Pros do the removal?
No. We are a free referral service that matches homeowners with independent local contractors.
Get free pool removal quotes in Fresno
Free to request. Tell us about the project and we will share it with up to 3 independent local contractors who may contact you with a quote. We are a referral service, not a contractor.