Pool decisions
What if I suspect there is an old filled pool in the yard?
Treat the suspected pool as an unconfirmed site condition. A depression, old photograph or a neighbour’s recollection can justify further investigation, but none establishes what remains underground or how it was filled.
TrueNorth Demolition · Reviewed 8 October 2026
Separate the decisions
Gather existing property records and explain the proposed future work. A lawn repair and a new structure create different questions for the designer or engineer. Do not begin exploratory digging or assume that a flat surface proves the area is suitable for construction.
What to explain next
Ask which professional assessment is needed before a removal or excavation scope can be defined. Buried services must also be considered before ground disturbance. TrueNorth can discuss the removal enquiry, but an online message cannot certify fill, identify the shell or approve a building location.
An example, not a completed job
Put the uncertainty into words
“An old listing photo shows a pool where the lawn is now. We are considering a new structure and need the buried condition reviewed before planning any removal.”
- What evidence suggests a former pool?
- What future use is proposed above it?
- Who will assess the buried condition?
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.