How Much Does It Cost to Remove an Above-Ground Pool and Deck in Thomson, GA?

Removing an above-ground pool with deck in Thomson typically costs between $899 and $2,400. A standard 18-foot round pool with basic wood decking runs around $1,200. If you've got a 24-foot oval with composite decking and stairs, you're looking closer to $2,200. The big variable is what's attached — railings, pergolas, lighting, built-in benches. I pulled a 21-footer off Alexander Drive last spring that had a deck wrapping three sides and took us six hours start to finish.

Thomson's close enough to the landfill off Highway 278 that disposal fees stay reasonable. What slows jobs down here is the red clay — if the pool's been sitting near that beautiful camellia garden near the courthouse square, the ground underneath turns to concrete when it dries. But the actual haul? Straightforward.

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What Drives the Price

Size matters, but material matters more. Here's what I see:

• Pool diameter: 12-18 feet runs $899-$1,400; 21-27 feet runs $1,500-$2,100

• Deck material: pressure-treated pine is cheaper to dispose of than Trex or TimberTech composite

• Deck size: wrap-around decks double the labor; a simple entry platform adds maybe $150

• Extras: hot tub on the deck, built-in planters, pergola roofs — each adds $200-$600

• Access: if we're hauling sections through your house because the side gate's three feet wide, that's extra time

Most Thomson properties have decent side access. It's the older places near Belle Meade that sometimes surprise you with narrow passages.

DIY vs. Hiring It Out

You can do this yourself. I won't lie to you. Rent a sawzall and a dumpster, spend a weekend cutting and hauling. Here's what that actually looks like:

• Drain the pool (if it's still holding water, that's 7,000+ gallons you're pumping somewhere)

• Cut the liner and roll it — vinyl's easy, but it's bulky

• Dismantle the frame — most above-grounds are bolt-together, nothing complicated

• Demo the deck — circular saw for boards, reciprocating saw for fasteners, sledgehammer for stubborn posts

• Haul everything — a 20-foot pool liner alone fills half a pickup bed

The killer is disposal. McDuffie County doesn't let you just drop a truckload of treated lumber and metal pool frame at the curb. You're looking at the Thomson-McDuffie County landfill (check hours and fees) or renting a 20-yard dumpster for $400-$600. Add your time, your back, and the risk you crack a deck post and it falls on your neighbor's fence.

I did a job in Palmyra, VA last month — guy had spent two Saturdays trying to cut up a deck before he called. He was done. We finished in four hours.

The Removal Process (When You Hire Us)

We've been hauling big stuff since 1993. Here's how it goes:

• Walk the site: I look at access, check for utilities (gas line to a pool heater, buried electric to deck lights), measure everything.

• Drain and prep: if there's still water, we pump it to a safe drainage area (not your neighbor's petunias).

• Deck demo: we pull boards, cut joists, yank posts. Nails and screws go in a bucket, not your lawn.

• Pool disassembly: liner, walls, frame, pump, filter — it all comes apart in sections.

• Site cleanup: we rake, check for leftover hardware, haul every scrap.

• Disposal: metal gets recycled when possible; treated wood and vinyl go to the landfill properly.

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What About the Ground Underneath?

Here's the thing nobody tells you: that pool's been sitting there for years, killing the grass, compacting the soil. When we pull it, you're left with a dirt circle or rectangle.

We don't do landscaping, but I'll tell you what works: let it sit a month. The ground needs to settle. Then till it, add topsoil, seed it. If you're in a hurry, sod works, but it's expensive and the ground will still sink a little over the first year.

Some folks use the space for a fire pit. One lady off Washington Road turned hers into a vegetable garden and says the sun exposure is perfect.

Permits and Paperwork

Georgia doesn't require a demolition permit for above-ground pool removal in most counties. McDuffie County follows that — I've never pulled a permit for this work in Thomson. But if your HOA has rules (some of the newer subdivisions do), check with them first. And if you're planning to fill the area and build something permanent afterward, that's when the county wants to know.

Why We Don't Recommend Partial Removal

Some people ask: can you just take the deck and leave the pool? Or vice versa?

You can. But it rarely makes sense. The deck's built around the pool. The pool's structurally tied to the deck for stability. Leaving half makes the other half look worse, and you'll call us back in six months to finish the job. Just do it once.

A Recent Thomson-Area Job

We pulled a 24-foot round pool with a wrap-around deck off a property near the Thomson Country Club last fall. Owner's dad had installed it in 2006, used it heavy for maybe five years, then it sat. Liner was cracked, pump was seized, deck boards were spongy. She wanted it gone before listing the house.

The deck was big — probably 600 square feet — and the previous owner had used lag bolts the size of your thumb to anchor the posts. Took us most of a morning just for the deck. Pool came apart fast after that. We were loaded and rolling by 2 PM. She texted the next day: 'Backyard looks ten years younger.'

That job ran $1,850. Not the cheapest we've done, not the most expensive. Right in the pocket for what it was.

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FAQ

How long does above-ground pool and deck removal take in Thomson? Most jobs finish in 4-8 hours depending on size. A small pool with basic deck might be done in three hours. A large oval with extensive composite decking and railings can take a full day. We start early, work steady, and haul everything when we leave.

Can I keep the pool pump and filter before you remove the pool? Absolutely. Pull any equipment you want to save — pumps, filters, heaters, lighting. Just let us know beforehand so we don't accidentally load it. If the equipment's junk, we'll dispose of it with the rest.

What happens to the metal pool frame and hardware? Metal components get separated and recycled when facilities accept them. Steel frames, aluminum top rails, galvanized posts — they don't belong in a landfill. Vinyl liners and treated lumber go to proper disposal. We follow EPA waste disposal guidelines for residential demo work.