Swimming Pool Demolition and Structural Backfill
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What happens here
The first major physical step involves the complete demolition and removal of the existing concrete swimming pool. This is performed using heavy machinery, specifically an excavator, which drops a large boulder to spider-crack and break up the bottom of the pool. Once broken, all concrete debris is removed from the site. The excavated pool area is then backfilled with structural fill soil, which is subsequently compacted using a plate compactor. Adequate compaction is crucial to prevent future sinking and settling of the ground. However, care must be taken not to over-compact the top layer, as this would negatively impact the root growth of future plants.
Goal: Prepare the site by removing the old pool and establishing a stable, compacted base.
Tools and materials
- Excavator Genadek — Breaking up concrete, lifting large debris, moving soil
- Large Boulder — Used as a heavy impact tool to break the concrete pool base
- Plate Compactor Wacker — Compacting structural fill soil to prevent settling
- Skid-steer Loader New Holland — Moving and grading soil, hauling debris
- Structural Fill Soil — Filling the void left by the swimming pool and providing a stable foundation
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