Pool decisions
Should I drain the pool before asking for a removal assessment?
Do not drain it simply to make the enquiry easier. Explain its current water condition and ask for the appropriate sequence to be assessed. Pool water disposal, the shell and the enclosure raise separate questions.
TrueNorth Demolition · Reviewed 8 October 2026
Separate the decisions
A removal plan needs to account for discharge requirements and site conditions. Water should not be directed into a street or onto neighbouring land based on an assumption. Richmond Hill publishes pool and site-alteration guidance; the appropriate authority should confirm what applies to your property and proposed discharge.
What to explain next
Keep the area secure and describe any known leaks or equipment issues without trying to repair them for the assessment. Ask who coordinates draining and service disconnections as part of the agreed scope. The short form is an enquiry channel, not an instruction to begin preparation.
An example, not a completed job
Put the uncertainty into words
“The pool still contains water and the equipment is not running. We have not drained it and need the removal plan to address discharge and access.”
- What is the pool’s present condition?
- Has any draining already been arranged?
- Who will confirm the permitted discharge route?
Choose your next step
Use the short enquiry, or organise what you know in the optional three-step planner. You can leave uncertain details for assessment. The form does not accept attachments.