How to close the pool (Dallas: rental, closing, cost)

[Indyguy_2011]

Any recommendation/suggestions for companies which help in closing a pool on a rental property. Owner don't want to deal with the pool. So he would like to close the pool permanently.

[jdallas]

I would suggest the owner look into having it filled in if that is the case. there are other posts on here related to the process.
Pools are not designed to be empty for long and all kinds of expensive problems can occur if it's just emptied and disconnected from utility services.

[pharpe]

Could you define what you mean by "closing.” Usually the phrase “closing a pool” refers to the steps required for winterizing so you do not need to maintain it out of season. This usually involves draining the pipes and pumps, some of the pool water and putting a tight fitting safety cover on it. This is done frequently up north but most people in Dallas so not do this. The cost and effort to close the pool and re open it are more than just maintaining it year round.

The thing that throws me off is that you said permanently. Are you never going to use the pool again? If so you need remove it. I just had mine removed a few weeks ago and there are two options:

Partial removal - Bust up the bottom and side a few feet down. Then throw all the rubble into the pool and fill over with dirt. Pro – Cheaper. Con- You can build on top of the old pool site

Full removal – Bust and hull off all concrete from the pool and fill in with fresh dirt. Pro – Buildable land Con – Double the cost.

Or are you wanting to just have a hole in the ground you are never going to use? That is a really bad idea. It would have to stay at least partially full of water to keep the hydrostatic pressure from popping it out of the ground. Unless you open the pressure value on the main drain and then you will have ground water filling into the bottom. Either way it would start to stink after a while and be a sanitary issue. Not to mention an abandoned pool is a big safety issue, waste of yard and an eyesore.