Pool removal in Riverside, 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 Riverside
City of Riverside Community & Economic Development Department, Building & Safety Division.
What the city page says
- The handout calls for a demolition permit with a site plan.
- It requires approval before draining (no draining to the storm drain, gutter or sewer manhole), breaking out sections of the pool bottom, and disconnecting electrical and capping gas lines.
- An inspection is required before any backfill, followed by backfill approved by a geotechnical engineer with a compaction report showing at least 90 percent, restored drainage slopes and a final inspection.
Source: City of Riverside handout, Demolition of In-Ground Swimming Pools (PDF) (Handout revised Oct 2015). Summarized in our own words; rules and fees change.
What it costs
We do not have a sourced price for Riverside 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 Riverside?
Check with City of Riverside Community & Economic Development Department, Building & Safety Division. The handout calls for a demolition permit with a site plan. The handout footer is dated 10/1/2015, so the process may have changed. Confirm current requirements with Building & Safety.
Who do I contact in Riverside about pool removal rules?
City of Riverside Community & Economic Development Department, Building & Safety 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 Riverside?
We do not have a sourced Riverside 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 Riverside
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