Project scope at a glance
- Courtyard access planning
- Concrete and manufactured units
- Crane or sectional removal options
- Drainage correction
- Paving and landscape finish
Small pool, complex access
Courtyard pools may require compact equipment, hand demolition, cranes or material handling through the house. Access planning can be more important than the pool volume.
Precast and fibreglass units
Some plunge pools are manufactured units that may be lifted if access and structural condition permit. Others must be cut or broken down.
Concrete plunge pools
Reinforced concrete still requires breaking, steel separation and cartage. Nearby footings and boundary walls should be identified before demolition.
New use for the courtyard
The former footprint can become paving, planting, outdoor dining or lawn. Drainage and surface transitions are especially important in enclosed spaces.
Questions to ask before accepting a quote
- What removal method is included and what will remain below ground?
- Which approvals, licences, inspections or specialist reports apply?
- How will waste, fill, drainage and compaction be handled?
- What access assumptions and exclusions are built into the price?
- What documents and photographs will be provided at completion?
- QBCC guidance on deregistering and lawfully decommissioning a pool
- Business Queensland information about demolition licensing
Approval and licensing requirements vary. A building certifier, council and the proposed contractor should confirm the requirements for the property.
Ready to discuss the pool?
Send the pool type, suburb, access and photos for an initial project review.