Removing an inground swimming pool

[Sparky1979]

Soon to move into a house with a 15ft x 30ft in the garden. As much as I want to convince myself to keep it, a combination of running costs, small children, crap weather and its general state of disrepair means it has to go.

Have found many sites in the US/Aus (funnily enough) with specialist companies in this line of work but few in the UK.

Various posts suggest knocking in the walls down a foot or so. Holes in the bottom for drainage. Plenty of hardcore then onto dirt and finally topsoil. Compacting as you go.

Sounds simple enough if a little labour intensive ... not sure I can get a digger into the garden ... but any other hints and tips from here would be gratefully received. Thanks,

Just a thought ... given access issues would pumping concrete be an idea? No idea if costs rule this out though??

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Consider jablite http://www.jablite.co.uk/products/show/fillmaster

 

[Sparky1979]

Thanks. Fast and useful replies like that are the reason I have quickly become addicted to this forum.

 

[Jackrae]

Roof over it with glass, build a set of wide steps down into it s and you've got a ready made semi-submersed sun lounge or green house. If the bottom slopes then build a frame for a suspended floor.

 

[Sparky1979]

Nice idea but given how much of the garden it already takes up I would like it turfed over so the kids have somewhere to play. Its not even a south facing garden...no idea what the previous was thinking

 

[Sparky1979]

The Jablite Fillmaster blocks look intriguing. Does anyone have any previous experience of costs with this stuff? An internet trawl has found nothing. Just wanted a rough idea rather than having to get a Jablite salesguy involved (and on my case). Thanks,

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Speak to the jablite technical line, they should be able to tell you the most economical sizes to spec as it comes in a variety of sizes, you also need advice as to the density required (though I’d guess the lowest would be fine) then you can speak with some local suppliers and get a firm quote. A jablite rep isn’t like a double glazing salesman, manufacturers rarely supply their own products to Joe Public at competitive prices.

 

[noseall]

Brown water catchment

 

[Sparky1979]

Was thinking some kind of rainwater harvesting in there. House is on a water meter for an extra insentive