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Inground Pool Removal — Central Illinois

Inground Pool Removal — Old Pool Gone, Yard Back

Concrete and vinyl inground pools broken out, hauled off, filled with proper material and compaction, and the yard graded to match. Mattoon, IL — serving a 60-mile radius.

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📱 Text a photo of your pool for a straight number — (217) 809-0779 Snap it, send it, and we'll tell you what we're looking at.

The owner answers — same-day callback.

Call or text and you get Levi, the man running the machine. Not a call center, not a lead broker passing your number around. Reach out during the workday and you hear back the same day.

Inground Pool Removal & Demolition in Central Illinois

Insured — Certificate of Insurance emailed before we roll in. No surprises, no runaround.

Just want it filled in, not hauled out? That's a different job with a different number — see how much it costs to fill in a pool and what makes a fill-in hold.

An old inground pool nobody swims in anymore is a money pit and a worry — liner repairs, pumps, chemicals, insurance, and a fenced hazard in the backyard. When you're done with it, you want it gone, the hole filled right, and your yard back so you can use the space.

Quick Answer

Where can I get a free estimate for removing a swimming pool?

Right here — call (217) 809-0779. Levi walks the yard with you and hands you one itemized number. Free, no obligation, inside 60 miles of Mattoon, IL.

Brohez Trucking LLC handles inground pool removal across central Illinois — concrete and gunite pools, vinyl-liner pools, and the old neglected ones that have turned into a green swamp. Partial fill-in or full removal, backyard put back to lawn.

Searching pool removal companies near me and turning up landscapers who sub the real work out? We're based in Mattoon and work a 60-mile radius, and we run our own machines and trucks. You deal with Levi — the man on the machine, not a call center.

The Komatsu PC150LC breaks out the pool shell. The JCB mini and Takeuchi skid steer fit through tight gates and side yards a big machine can't reach. Dump trucks haul the concrete, liner, and debris off, and bring in clean fill. Pool to flat lawn is one job, one contractor.

The part most people get wrong is the fill. We don't just dump loose dirt in and leave. We fill in lifts, compact each layer, and grade the spot to match and drain — so it stays solid and doesn't settle into a low spot a couple seasons later.

Permits, Drainage & Doing It Right — The Plain-English Version

Inside town, a pool demolition usually needs a permit, and the local office often cares whether it's a partial fill-in or a full removal. We'll tell you what's required, help with the paperwork, and call utility locates before we dig. Older pump houses or decking on a pre-1980 property can involve material worth checking. On a single-family residential property there's no NESHAP survey and no IEPA 10-working-day notice; on commercial ground the survey and the notice are required and we coordinate both. It's worth confirming the specifics with your local IEPA office, and we'll point you the right direction.

Talk to Levi — the man running the machine, not a call center. Call (217) 809-0779.

Our Pool Removal Process

Every pool and every backyard is different. The basics don't change.

STEP 01

Site Walk & Estimate

We come look at the pool and the backyard, check access, talk through partial versus full removal, and give you a straight number. No pressure.

STEP 02

Permits & Locates

In-town pools usually need a permit. We help sort it out, call utility locates, and arrange to disconnect any power or water still running to the pump and lights.

STEP 03

Drain & Access

We drain the pool the right way and get the machine in — through the gate, the side yard, or a fence section if that's what access takes.

STEP 04

Break Out The Pool

The Komatsu breaks up the concrete shell or pulls the vinyl walls and panels. Decking and coping come out too if they're part of the job.

STEP 05

Haul Off & Fill

We haul the concrete, liner, and debris off to proper disposal, then fill the hole with clean material in lifts and compact each layer so it stays solid.

STEP 06

Grade To Match

We grade the spot to match the surrounding lawn and drain properly, then walk you through the finished work. Ready to seed, sod, or build on.

📞 Get a straight number — call (217) 809-0779 You talk to Levi — the man running the machine, not a call center.

Pools & Removals We Handle

If it's an old inground pool you're done with, we can probably help.

Concrete & Gunite Pools

Hard-shell concrete and gunite pools broken out with the Komatsu, hauled off, and the hole filled and compacted right.

Vinyl-Liner Pools

Vinyl pools with steel or polymer walls pulled out, liner and panels removed, debris hauled, and the spot filled in.

Partial Removal & Fill-In

The faster, lower-cost option — top broken down, bottom punched for drainage, and the rest filled and graded over.

Full Pool Removal

The whole shell and all the material hauled out, leaving a clean, fully buildable yard with nothing left underground.

Pool Fill-In & Compaction

Hole filled in lifts and compacted layer by layer so it stays solid and doesn't settle into a low spot down the road.

Deck & Coping Removal

Old concrete decking, pavers, and coping around the pool broken out and hauled off along with the shell.

Neglected & Green Pools

The swampy, abandoned pools nobody wants to deal with drained the right way and removed clean.

Yard Graded To Match

The finished spot graded smooth to match the surrounding lawn and drain right — ready to seed, sod, or build.

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Pool Removal FAQs

Where can I get a free estimate for removing a swimming pool?

Brohez Trucking LLC gives free, on-site, itemized estimates for pool removal anywhere within 60 miles of Mattoon, Illinois — call (217) 809-0779. We come out, walk the yard with you, and give you one number that already includes draining, breaking out the shell, hauling the concrete and steel off, backfilling in compacted lifts, and grading and seeding the spot. Concrete, gunite, fiberglass and vinyl-liner pools all count, and so do the decks and coping around them. At the walk we will tell you straight whether a full removal or a fill-in is the right call for what you want the yard to do afterward. We cover Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Shelby, Moultrie, Effingham, Edgar, Clark, Champaign and Macon counties. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation to book the work.

How much does inground pool removal cost? What about filling a pool in with dirt?

It depends on the size of the pool, whether it's concrete or vinyl, partial fill-in versus full removal, access to the backyard, and how far we haul the debris. If you're comparing pool removal companies in central Illinois, ask each one how they backfill — compacted lifts or loose dirt is the difference between a flat yard and a sinkhole in two seasons. Filling a pool in with dirt (a partial fill-in) costs less than a full removal but leaves non-buildable ground. See our cost to fill in or remove a pool guide for the full breakdown, or call (217) 809-0779 for a free on-site estimate with a straight number.

What's the difference between partial and full pool removal?

Partial removal breaks up the top of the pool, punches drainage holes in the bottom, and fills the rest in — faster and lower cost, but it should be disclosed when you sell. Full removal hauls out the entire pool shell and all the material, leaving a clean, fully buildable yard. We'll walk you through which makes sense for your situation.

Do you remove concrete and vinyl pools?

Both. Concrete and gunite pools get broken out with the Komatsu, and vinyl-liner pools with their walls and steel or polymer panels are pulled out the same way. Either type, we haul off the debris and fill the hole right.

How do you fill in the pool after removal?

We fill the hole with proper material in lifts and compact each layer so it doesn't settle into a low spot later. Then we grade the yard to match the surrounding lawn so you'd never know a pool was there. Done right, the fill stays solid.

Will the yard sink after the pool is filled in?

Not when it's done right. Settling happens when a pool is dumped full of loose dirt and not compacted. We fill in lifts, compact as we go, and grade it to drain — so the spot stays solid and level for the long haul.

Do I need a permit to remove an inground pool?

Inside city limits, a pool demolition usually needs a permit, and partial versus full removal can matter to the local office. We'll tell you what's required, help you handle the paperwork, and call utility locates before we dig.

Can you get equipment into a fenced backyard?

Usually, yes. The JCB mini and Takeuchi skid steer fit through tight gate openings and side yards that a big machine can't. At the estimate we check access and tell you straight whether a fence section needs to come down to get in.

What areas do you serve for pool removal?

60-mile radius from Mattoon, IL — including Decatur, Champaign, Effingham, Charleston, Urbana, Sullivan, Tuscola, Shelbyville, Pana, and Terre Haute.

How much does inground pool removal cost in central Illinois?

Pool removal pricing depends on the size of the pool, whether it's concrete or vinyl, partial versus full removal, access to the backyard, and how far we haul the debris. If you're comparing pool removal companies in central Illinois, ask each one how they backfill — compacted lifts or loose dirt is the difference between a flat yard and a sinkhole in two seasons. We give free on-site estimates with a straight number. Call (217) 809-0779.

Is there an inground pool removal contractor near me?

If you're inside a 60-mile radius of Mattoon, Illinois, yes. Brohez Trucking LLC breaks out concrete and vinyl inground pools, hauls them off, fills with proper material and compaction, and grades the yard to match throughout that radius — Decatur, Champaign, Effingham, Charleston, Urbana, Sullivan, Tuscola, Shelbyville, Pana, and Terre Haute included. You deal with Levi, the owner running the machine, and travel is built into the estimate rather than added afterward. Call or text a photo during the workday and you get a straight number back the same day. Free on-site estimate: (217) 809-0779.

An Old Concrete Structure, Gone

An old concrete structure that had been sitting overgrown for years — the Komatsu broke it apart, our trucks hauled it off, and the lot came back clean and graded.

An inground pool is a concrete shell in the ground. Break it out or break it down and fill it, haul what leaves, and compact and grade the backfill so the yard doesn't sink two years on.

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Pool Removal Across Central Illinois

Brohez Trucking LLC delivers demolition across a 60-mile radius from Mattoon, IL — into Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Shelby, Moultrie, Effingham, Edgar, Clark, Champaign, and Macon counties, plus over the line into Vigo County, Indiana. Pick your town below for local details, or call (217) 809-0779 for a free estimate anywhere in the radius.

Real Reviews From Demolition Jobs

Every one of these is a real Google review from a real central Illinois customer. See them all on our reviews page.

★★★★★

"We hired Levy for a large demo job and dirt removal. They showed up on time, worked hard, and completed the job faster than I expected. What impressed me most was how clean they left the site afterwards — no mess left behind."

— Abraham M.
Large demo & dirt removal · Google Review
★★★★★

"Great Service and Great Price! They continued working for 3 days to demolish three buildings and removed all the debris to dumpsters that I ordered. Then, they also came in with dirt to fill the whole backyard. Strongly recommended!"

— Xiao Z.
Three-building demo + backfill · Google Review
★★★★★

"Very responsive, fair pricing, and easy to work with. Did a great job for our project."

— Austin B.
Demolition · Google Review

Ready To Get Rid Of The Pool?

Call us and we'll come look at the job. No pressure, no obligation — just a straight number.

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📱 Text a photo of your pool for a straight number — (217) 809-0779 You talk to Levi — the man running the machine, not a call center.

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7am–7pm · Mattoon, IL · 60-mile service radius