Swimming pool demolition requirements
Do you have a pool on your property that you want to demolish or remove from your property? Legislation regulates this type of practice and you should be well informed before demolishing an inground pool.
The experts at Excavation Chanthier, Montreal’s top excavation and demolition company, answer all your questions about swimming pool demolition requirements.
Do you need a permit to demolish an inground pool?
In Montreal, it is not always necessary to obtain a permit to demolish an inground pool. This requirement depends on which borough you live in.
If a permit is required in your borough, go directly to the service point of the borough in question with your documents in order to submit your request.
For other municipalities in Quebec, you should contact the appropriate government department directly to find out the requirements for the demolition of your inground swimming pool.
Legislation varies by borough in Montreal
Once you have learned how to demolish an inground pool, you will need to find out the specifics of each borough’s requirements for inground pool demolition in Montreal and the surrounding areas.
Requirements in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $9.80 per $1000 of work with a minimum of $152. Two documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The certificate of location corresponding to the site of the inground pool
- The landscaping plan of the yard
Requirements in Anjou
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Anjou.
Requirements in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground swimming pool if you live in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. However, some additional steps are required if your pool is located in the Mont Royal heritage site. Contact the borough directly for more information.
Requirements in Lachine
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Lachine.
Requirements in LaSalle
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $9.80 per $1,000 of work with a minimum of $152, including taxes. This permit only requires a certificate of location for the inground pool site.
Requirements in Plateau-Mont-Royal
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Plateau-Mont-Royal.
Requirements in the Southwest borough
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in the Southwest borough of Montreal.
Requirements in Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool for a minimum fee of $152 including taxes. Three documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s bid
- The certificate of location corresponding to the site of the inground pool
- Details of how the inground pool will be demolished or how the debris will be disposed of
Requirements in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Requirements in Montréal-Nord
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $10 per $1000 of work, with a minimum of $67. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s bid
- The certificate of location corresponding to the site of the inground pool
- Details of how the inground pool will be demolished or how the debris will be disposed of
- The plan and schedule of the work
Requirements in Outremont
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $9.80 per $1000 of work with a minimum of $152. If your pool is located in the Mont-Royal heritage site, additional steps are required. Contact the borough directly for more information. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The certificate of location corresponding to the site of the inground pool
- The contractor’s bid
- Details of how the inground pool will be demolished
- Soil reuse plan indicating the percentage of vegetated surfaces on the entire lot, before and after the work
If you are contracted by the owner of the inground pool, you will need a power of attorney authorizing you to act on behalf of the owner.
Requirements in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool for $105. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s bid
- The work plan
- The certificate of location corresponding to the site of the inground pool
- Details of how the inground pool will be demolished or how the debris will be disposed of
Requirements in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Requirements in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.
Requirements in Saint-Laurent
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $431.
Requirements in Saint-Léonard
A permit is required to demolish your inground pool at a cost of $450. In addition, you will need to remove all components of the pool in its entirety (concrete, frame, piping, walls, etc.). Three documents are required to obtain this permit:
- Bid for the work and description of the costs
- The plan of the new landscaping, if necessary
- The certificate of location for the site of the inground pool
Requirements in Verdun
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Verdun.
Requirements for Ville-Marie
You must obtain a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live north of Sherbrooke Street. Two documents are required to obtain this permit:
- Details of the landscaping that will replace the pool, as well as the backfill used
- The certificate of location for the site of the inground pool
Requirements for Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
You do not need a permit to demolish your inground pool if you live in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.
Est-il autorisé de conserver du béton ?
When the lifespan of an inground pool comes to an end and it is time to demolish it, the Quebec government recommends, in its document on guidelines for the management of concrete (French only), that the concrete structure above the ground be backfilled after crushing and that the concrete bottom and sides of a pool be broken up or broken off to allow groundwater to drain.
Excavation Chanthier is your specialist for inground pool demolition
Once you have met all the requirements for demolishing your inground pool, there are several options for starting the work.
If you want to do it yourself, find out about the different types of excavators and excavator buckets and see if renting an excavator is a good idea for your project. Another option is to hire an inground pool demolition specialist like Excavation Chanthier.
At Excavation Chanthier, our specialists are ready to demolish your inground pool in compliance with the new regulations for residential pools in Quebec. Contact us today to discuss your project.
