Trusted By Homeowners Across The Bay Area
Family-owned contractor for partial and full pool removal, demolition, excavation, and the pavers, patios and artificial turf that come next. One crew from demo to done across 9 Bay Area counties. Free quote within 24 hours.
20+Years Experience
9Bay Area Counties
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Short clips straight from our job sites: pool demolitions, retaining walls and full backyard transformations.
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One licensed team for the whole project. We remove the pool or old concrete, excavate and grade the site, and build the hardscape you want, so you're not juggling three contractors.
View All ServicesPartial or full pool removal for gunite, concrete, fiberglass and vinyl pools: drained, demolished, hauled off and backfilled for a patio, turf or ADU.
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Residential and commercial demolition of homes, garages, patios and driveways, plus concrete and slab removal, with permits, haul-off and cleanup included.
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Excavation, grading, backfill and soil compaction for ADUs, home additions, drainage and hardscape projects, so your next build starts on solid ground.
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Belgard and Carvestone paver patios, paver driveways and walkways, and pool deck pavers, designed for your home and built to last.
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Hardscaping that ties it together: retaining walls, artificial turf installation, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and lighting for your backyard.
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Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, plus interior and exterior painting, to finish your home inside and out with the same licensed, family-owned team.
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Pick what you want to add. One licensed team designs and builds it.
About Cicarelli Contractors
Cicarelli Contractors is a family-owned, CSLB-licensed general contractor (License #1109419, B – General Building) based in Richmond, California, serving the East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, Peninsula and San Francisco. As a family business with deep roots in the community, we understand the lifestyle, lots and permit requirements of Bay Area homes.
Our team brings 20+ years of experience in pool removal, hard demolition, excavation and grading, and outdoor living construction, for homeowners and commercial properties alike. One crew handles your project from the free in-home consultation and permits to the final walkthrough. We build with Belgard pavers, Carvestone and decorative concrete, and back our work with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Why Choose Us
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California CSLB License #1109419 (General Building) with an active contractor's bond.
Free in-home consultation and a clear, transparent estimate with no surprises.
We pull permits, demolish, haul off debris and leave your site clean.
1-year workmanship warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Google Reviews
Real reviews from Bay Area homeowners, many with photos of the finished job. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Read Our Reviews★★★★★
Ciccarelli demoed and filled our fiberglass pool very quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend them if you are looking to fill in your pool. They handled the city permit process for demo and provided an engineering compaction report. The cost was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received.
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I recently hired Cicarelli Contractors for demolition of my swimming pool. From our initial discussion to our final completion Athalyson and his crew were true professionals. Our pool is on a hill with limited access. His crew was able to get their equipment in place for the demolition and wheelbarrow fill dirt up hill. Some of those days had 90+ temps.
I was consistently impressed with the quality and professionalism of his crew. His crews seemed to always have a smile. The project was completed in a timely manner. His crew were consistently courteous and respectful of my property and maintained a clean work environment, restoring the site to its original condition.
I highly recommend Cicarelli Contractors for any construction needs. Their commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction is commendable.
I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Cicarelli again!
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Cicarelli just completed our pool demolition job promptly and professionally. I was very pleased that he was able to start so quickly. And I would recommend him. It was very convenient for me that he was able to text me updates and send me photos along the way of the work done. Super for the great work completed!
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Just this past week, I hired Cicarelli Contractors to install a carport. Initially I wanted concrete but after speaking with Athalyson and being educated on pavers instead of regular concrete we decided to go with his recommendation. And to our surprise the pavers turned out to be the correct choice versus a concrete slab. The color that we chose really compliments the paint that’s on the house. Cicarelli did an incredible job. They followed the timeline to completion to a tee and each day they worked at my home they always cleaned up before they left for the day. We are so excited how everything turned out, our neighbors constantly come over to say how beautiful the pavers look. To my surprise they completed the work in one week. Not only did they have to prep the work they also had to remove 3 large trees and the existing fence and replace it with a new one. Still hard to believe they did all that work in a short period of time and at the end everything looks very professional.
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We are extremely happy with the job performed in my backyard. And my front yard It was done very fast and the quality of the job is excellent. Highly recommended because you have a great service at a reasonable price.
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Bernardo from Cicarelli contractors was great to work with. We had our vinyl pool and deck demoed and synthetic grass put in. They took care of all our needs. Thank you Bernardo
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I hired Cicarelli contractor for the demolition of my swimming pool. From the initial consultation through to the final walk through. I was consistently impressed with the quality of their service. Athalyson demonstrated exceptional responsiveness to my inquiries and concerns. The project was completed according to the agreed timeline. Any unforseen issues were addressed promptly and efficiently. The team exhibited a high degree of professionalism throughout the project. They were consistently courteous and respectful of my property. They diligently maintained a clean work environment, restoring the site to its original condition daily. Always on time.
I highly recommend Cicarelli contractors for any construction needs. Their commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction is commendable. Furthermore, he can give you a significant discount, making their services even more valuable.
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We recently hired Cicarelli Contractors to remove our old, unused pool, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From the start, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They walked us through the entire process, providing clear explanations and a fair estimate.
The demolition itself was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. They handled everything, from draining the pool to breaking it down and cleaning up the debris. I was impressed with how tidy they left our yard afterward. It’s like the pool was never there!
The crew worked quickly but didn’t cut any corners, ensuring that the area was leveled perfectly for future landscaping. They also followed up after the job to make sure we were happy with the results, which really shows their commitment to customer satisfaction.
If you're looking to remove your pool, I highly recommend Cicarelli Contractors. They made what could have been a stressful project a smooth and hassle-free experience!
★★★★★
Very professional. It was explained what was going to be done.
They were done in 4 days. Other companies gave us a time limit of 2 weeks. Hard workers. We will use this company again. We need more work done.
★★★★★
Bernard completed our pool demolition job promptly and professionally. I was very pleased that he was able to start so quickly as I had a deadline to meet. I would recommend him. It was especially convenient for me that he was able to text me updates and send me photos along the way as I handled the job remotely. Thank you, Bernard!
★★★★★
very good work, drainage was perfect, works very well.
★★★★★
Did a great job of demolishing old pool! Would hire again.
Our Work
Real Cicarelli jobs, from breaking out the old pool to laying the last paver. Drag the slider on each photo to compare before and after.
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Burlingame · Pool removal, turf & pavers
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Pool removal · Paver patio
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Pool removal · Artificial turf
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Artificial turf · Pavers · Gazebo
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Artificial turf · Stepping stones
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Steps · Artificial turf
Limited-Time Offer
Save $3,000 on your pool demolition project, then build on the space with pavers from $3/sq ft after removal. Free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
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Phone(650) 404-7049
HoursMon–Sat 9 am – 5 pm
How It Works
You always know what's happening and what comes next. One point of contact, one schedule, one crew.
Start With A Free EstimateWe visit your property, listen to your goals and look at the site, free and with no obligation.
We plan the layout, materials and permits, and send a clear quote within 24 hours.
Our crew handles demolition, excavation and construction on the agreed schedule.
Every stage is checked against the plan and industry standards before we move on.
We walk the finished project with you and make sure everything is right.
Your work is backed by our warranty, and we're a call away if you need us.
Service Areas
Our crew is based in Richmond, CA, minutes from El Cerrito, Berkeley and the rest of the East Bay, and we work across the North Bay, Peninsula and South Bay.
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Straight answers to what Bay Area homeowners ask us most. Still have a question? Call (650) 404-7049.
Pool removal cost depends on five things: partial or full removal, the pool's size and material (gunite, fiberglass or vinyl), equipment access to the backyard, the amount of haul-off and backfill, and your city's permit and compaction requirements. We give a free, written quote within 24 hours after a site visit or photos.
In a partial pool removal, the upper part of the pool walls is broken out, the floor is perforated for drainage and the shell is filled and compacted. It costs less but limits what you can build later. In a full pool removal, the entire shell, rebar and plumbing are removed and the hole is backfilled with compacted soil, which is the option to choose if you plan an ADU, addition or heavy hardscape.
Most Bay Area cities require a demolition or building permit and a final inspection to remove an in-ground pool. We handle the permit, utility shut-off coordination, demolition, haul-off and inspection as part of the job.
Yes, if the pool is fully removed and the backfill is compacted and documented. Building departments and engineers usually ask for a compaction report before approving an ADU or addition on a former pool site, so choose full removal if you plan to build.
It depends on the pool size, removal type, equipment access and your city's inspection schedule. Our Google reviews mention a pool demolition finished in 4 days, where other companies had quoted 2 weeks. We give you a timeline with your estimate and send photo updates during the job.
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors Inc. holds California CSLB License #1109419 (B – General Building) with an active contractor's bond. You can verify it on the CSLB website.
We are based in Richmond, CA and serve nine Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano, including Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Ramon, Vallejo, San Rafael and San Jose.
After removal and backfill, the space can become a lawn, artificial turf, a paver patio, an outdoor kitchen or the site for an ADU. We design and build the new space with the same crew, so you don't need a second contractor.
Filling in a pool (partial removal) usually costs less, because less concrete is broken out and hauled away. Full removal costs more but leaves buildable, documented soil, which matters if you may build an ADU, an addition or heavy hardscape later. We quote both options so you can compare them side by side.
It can, depending on your neighborhood and buyers. Removing an unused or damaged pool ends maintenance and safety concerns and frees the yard for a patio, turf or an ADU. A full removal with a compaction report is the option buyers and inspectors question least. Read more about pool removal and home value.
Yes. We remove concrete, gunite, fiberglass and vinyl in-ground pools, plus spas and the surrounding deck. Fiberglass and vinyl shells are cut up and hauled away, then the hole is backfilled and compacted. Our Google reviews include a fiberglass pool removal with a compaction report and a vinyl pool and deck removal.
Phone(650) 404-7049
Blog & Guides
Costs, permits and planning tips for Bay Area homeowners, written by our team and updated every week.
Read The BlogPlanning an ADU where your pool is or was? Here is what the ground needs: full removal, engineered fill, a compaction report and the…
What Bay Area cities require to demolish or fill in a pool: application, partial vs full removal rules, inspections, soils reports and a city…
What a partial pool removal leaves underground, what you can build on the old footprint, and how Bay Area cities limit patios, decks and…
What hard demolition an ADU or home addition needs in the Bay Area, the permits and notices that come first, and how the cleared…
Fifteen questions to ask any Bay Area pool demolition contractor about licensing, permits, removal method, backfill, contracts and warranty before you sign.
How pool removal works in San Jose and Santa Clara County: who issues the permit, legal draining, partial vs. full removal, the steps and…
Which outdoor projects pay back at resale? National NAR data on patios, decks, kitchens and fire pits, plus the Bay Area factors that change…
The phases of a Bay Area patio or outdoor living project, from estimate and permits to base work and features, and what speeds up…
A plain comparison of poured concrete and interlocking pavers for Bay Area driveways, patios and pool decks: strength, repairs, maintenance and how to compare…
Pool Removal Guide · Updated October 2026
Pool removal cost in the Bay Area depends on five things: whether you choose partial or full removal, the pool's size and material, equipment access to your backyard, the volume of haul-off and backfill, and your city's permit and compaction rules. Cicarelli gives a free written quote within 24 hours.
Send us photos or book a free site visit to get it.
Filling in a pool, also called partial pool removal or pool abandonment, is usually the lower-cost option because less concrete is broken out and hauled away. The trade-off is buildability: a filled-in area is usually fine for lawn, turf or a light patio, but not for an ADU or addition.
Learn how pool fill-in and backfill work.
Most Bay Area cities require a demolition or building permit and a final inspection to remove an in-ground pool. Utilities to the pool are shut off and capped first, and for a full removal many cities also ask for a compaction report before they sign off.
We pull the permit, coordinate utility shut-offs, and schedule the inspection for you. Read the pool demolition permit rules in California.
Yes, if the pool is fully removed and the backfill is compacted and documented with a compaction report. A partial removal usually leaves the area unsuitable for a structure, so decide on the ADU before demolition and choose the removal method your engineer and city will accept.
If you plan an ADU or addition, choose full pool removal. See the documents you need for an ADU on a former pool site.
Compare partial pool removal and full pool removal:
| Partial pool removal | Full pool removal | |
|---|---|---|
| What's removed | Upper part of the walls; floor perforated for drainage | Entire shell, rebar and plumbing |
| Backfill | Shell filled with clean fill and compacted | Engineered backfill compacted in layers, with testing |
| Build on it later? | Limited: lawn, turf or light patios | Yes: ADUs, additions and heavy hardscape |
| Home sale | May need to be disclosed to buyers | Cleanest option for resale |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best for | Turning the pool area into yard space | Building on the site or selling soon |
