Pool/deck demolition and removal, input needed

[Onslow]

I need to take down both my AGP and wooden deck (surrounding it at top level). It is a steel 33' oval with 45-degree braces at the sides.

I have no idea on who I should talk to about doing this (pool contractors just seem interested in taking down the pool part and cite removing some "pins" as adding expense to it).

In addition to the pool and deck, it all sits along 40 or so feet of a cinder block retaining wall that I think may be pushing toward the pool. I'm trying to get ahead of all this before a possible collapse. So big safety concerns that I don't want to necessarily attempt DIY.

To date: I've removed about half of the steel wall and a few boards off top of the deck. Dumb move as this has just bought a ton of weed/briar growth in the mix.

I also need full haul away.

Can anyone suggest a good contractor-based approach? Just need it all gone and leveled neatly.

Thank you!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Maybe you could hire a handyman to break it down, then hire one of those "Junk in a Trunk" companies to haul it off?
Just an idea....

Maddie

 

[kul]

Maybe you could hire a handyman to break it down, then hire one of those "Junk in a Trunk" companies to haul it off?
Just an idea....

Maddie

I was thinking the same thing. This is a tear down so I don’t think you need pool contractor or even a contractor at all. Though, what are you planning to do with that space after?

 

[Bperry]

I was thinking the same thing. This is a tear down so I don’t think you need pool contractor or even a contractor at all. Though, what are you planning to do with that space after?

Yea, or hire some local teenagers who want to make some money to pile it up in the yard and then get someone to come haul it off.

 

[Newdude]

I'd call a land clearing company. They have bulldozers and dumpsters and it doesn't matter to them where they cart the debris to. They'll have the bulk of it clear with a couple passes and then it'll be much easier to go by hand near the retaining wall.

I wouldn't reccomend teenagers because while most of it just requires some muscle, I had to do a heck of alot of cutting with multiple power tools getting my pool out. Or you perform the cuts and mostly supervise the muscle as they load it all in a dumpster. (Which the dumpster company will haul away). Put an ad on FB Marketplace / Craigslist / etc that you need day laborers at a fair hourly wage.

 

[Dirk]

+1 ^^^^^

I would also caution you about using teenagers or even day laborers. Or a handy man for that matter. You're describing what might end up being somewhat dangerous work. Either the tools required, or the metal materials to be handled could create some hazardous working conditions. I would look into the insurance aspect of this project before proceeding. If you hire a professional, check their insurance coverage. You can ask them to provide proof of insurance. If you hire laborers or an unlicensed/uninsured handyman, satisfy yourself about what your homeowner policy would cover should someone get hurt. Some policies do cover this type of scenario, some do not. Call your insurance agent. That's their job to know.

If I was doing this work myself, I would call my local waste management company to inquire about the price of a dumpster, including what they might charge for interim emptying during the project. They might even be able to help ballpark the dumpster size and number of loads required. Then I might compare that cost with a quote from one of those "we haul away your trash" companies.

If you're looking for a professional solution, then google "[name of your city] yard clean up and trash hauling." When I do that where I live, I get a slew of companies that specialize in exactly what you need.