Above-Ground Pool Removal in Dayton, OH
Drain the pool, then send us its size, a photo of any deck and the path to your driveway. We take it apart, haul every piece away and clean up the hardware, with a firm price before we start.
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Taking down an old above-ground pool
A worn-out above-ground pool is a lot more than one item. There are steel or resin wall panels, a heavy liner full of leaves and sludge, uprights and top rails, a pump and filter, ladders, and sometimes a deck built around the whole thing.
Zach's Pack Hauling takes it apart and hauls all of it away, so you get your backyard back. We handle the teardown, the lifting and the loading, and we pick up the screws and debris before we leave.
- Locally owned in Fairborn, OH
- Fully registered and insured
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- Open 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days a week
What we remove
- Steel and resin wall panels
- Vinyl liners, including ones still holding leaves or sludge
- Top rails, uprights, plates and hardware
- Pumps, filters and hoses
- Pool ladders and steps
- Solar covers and winter covers
- Wooden decks and stairs built around the pool
- Pool toys, floats and broken equipment
We remove above-ground pools only. We don't remove in-ground pools. The pool has to be drained before teardown day. Pool chemicals aren't something we haul. Ask your county's household hazardous waste program where to take them.
How a pool teardown goes
Send photos
Text 326-900-8944 the pool's diameter, a photo of the whole pool, any deck, and the gate or path to the driveway.
Firm price
We price the teardown and haul-away before the job starts, so you know exactly what you'll pay.
Teardown
We cut out the liner, take apart the walls, rails and uprights, and break down the deck if it's part of the job.
Load and clean up
Everything goes on the trailer. We pick up the hardware and loose debris so the yard is ready for what's next.
How to get ready
- Drain the pool completely before teardown day. Draining is on you, and the teardown starts once the water is out.
- Before draining, check where the water will run so it doesn't flood your basement or a neighbor's yard.
- Shut off and unplug the pump. Hardwired electrical should be disconnected by an electrician.
- Pull out anything you want to keep, like the pump, the ladder or a good cover.
- Measure the gate or side yard. The narrowest spot sets how we carry everything out.
What sets the price of pool removal
- Pool diameter and wall height
- Whether a deck is attached
- Distance from the pool to where the trailer parks
- Leaves and sludge left on the liner
- Anything else you add from the yard
A pool job is priced on the labor to take it apart plus the trailer space it fills. We look at your photos and give you a firm price before we start.
See all load sizes and pricesAbove-Ground Pool Removal pricing by load size
We price by how much of the trailer your items fill. These tiers are starting points; weight, stairs, access and special disposal can change the price, and you always get a firm number before we load.
*Prices shown are general starting points for standard household junk. Final pricing may vary based on material weight, labor, stairs, access, and specific disposal costs. You will always receive a firm price before work begins.
Other ways to get rid of an above-ground pool
We'd rather you hire us because it makes sense, not because nobody told you about the free options. Rules below are from official city and county pages. Check the linked page before you set anything out, since programs change.
Give it away if it still holds water
If the liner doesn't leak and the frame isn't rusted through, someone may take it for free. Expect them to need help taking it apart.
Tear it down and haul it yourself
Montgomery County's transfer and recycling facility in Moraine takes loads from the public. Truck and trailer loads have to be fully tarped. Greene County residents can take scrap metal such as steel walls to Greene County Environmental Services in Xenia.
Source: Montgomery County — Solid Waste DistrictCurbside pickup won't cover it
Curbside programs cap how much you can set out. Dayton allows up to five large items per scheduled bulk pickup, and Rumpke in Kettering and Fairborn takes three bulk items a week. A full pool teardown is well past that.
Source: City of Dayton — Bulk Waste CollectionWhen hiring us makes sense
Hire us when you don't have the time, the truck or the helpers for a full teardown, or when there's a deck to break down too.
Teardown hazards to know about
- Rusted wall panels and cut steel have sharp edges. Wear heavy gloves if you do any of it yourself.
- Even a drained liner holds leaves and sludge, and it's heavy and slippery.
- The pump and any outlet near the pool should be shut off before anyone starts cutting or unbolting.
- Standing water in an unused pool breeds mosquitoes. That's one more reason not to let an old pool sit.
Where the pool parts go
Steel walls, rails and frames can often be recycled as scrap metal. Liners and broken plastic parts usually can't. Everything goes to an appropriate facility. Nothing is left behind or dumped.
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Local guides
Service area
We take down above-ground pools in backyards across Dayton, Beavercreek, Kettering, Huber Heights, Xenia and the rest of our service area. Zach's Pack Hauling is based in Fairborn and serves greater Dayton, about 20 miles around Fairborn and Dayton.
- Dayton
- Fairborn
- Beavercreek
- Huber Heights
- Riverside
- Vandalia
- Kettering
- Oakwood
- Centerville
- Moraine
- Englewood
- Trotwood
- Miamisburg
- Xenia
- West Carrollton
- Springboro
- Bellbrook
- Tipp City
- Yellow Springs
- New Carlisle
Above-ground pool removal FAQ
How much does above-ground pool removal cost?
It depends on the pool's size, whether there's a deck, and how hard the yard is to get to. Text photos and the diameter to 326-900-8944 for a firm price. Our minimum pickup starts at $115, and bigger jobs are priced by trailer load. See our pricing page.
Do I have to drain the pool first?
Yes. Drain it completely before teardown day. Point the water away from your foundation and your neighbor's yard as it drains.
Do you remove in-ground pools?
No. We only remove above-ground pools. Taking out an in-ground pool is excavation work, so you'd need a pool removal or excavation contractor for that.
Do you remove the deck around the pool?
Yes. We can take down and haul away a wooden deck built around an above-ground pool. Include it in your photos so it's part of the price.
Can I just put the pool out for trash pickup?
Not the whole thing. Dayton's scheduled bulk pickup is limited to five large items or 25 small bags or boxes, and Kettering's and Fairborn's Rumpke service takes three bulk items a week. A full teardown usually needs a hauler or a trip to the transfer station.
What will the yard look like after?
Expect a dead circle of grass or bare ground where the pool sat. We haul the pool and pick up the hardware and loose debris. Regrading and reseeding are up to you.
Call Zach's Pack so we can clear the clutter.
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