Book in October. Sod installation through Christmas.
Book your 2026 pool removal during October 2026 and receive free sod and free installation in the former pool area, through our partnership with CT Sod.
Your job doesn’t have to be completed in October. We install sod up until Christmas. Grillo handles your pool removal and fill-in; CT Sod supplies farm-cut sod for your new lawn.
Book October 1–31, 2026 for a 2026 pool removal. Free sod and installation cover the former pool area only—not the entire yard. Sod installation available through Christmas 2026.
Text your address and pool photos to (203) 572-3992 to get started.
Grillo Services operates a 20-acre landscape supply and organic recycling facility in Milford, Connecticut. Established in 1993, Grillo Services serves customers beyond pool removal with landscape materials and bulk orders.
For landscape supplies, material and bulk orders, and information about organic recycling, visit GrilloServices.com.
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How It Works
Our Pool Removal Process
We provide full-service in-ground pool removal, demolition, and site restoration.
Concrete, vinyl liner, or fiberglass — the goal is the same: a clean site, stable backfill, proper compaction, and a finished yard you can actually use.
Clean, Controlled Jobsite
Planned access, staged debris, and a process that doesn’t turn your yard into chaos.
Stable Yard After Removal
Backfill in lifts and compaction focused on reducing settling and future headaches.
Year-Round Scheduling
We work year-round (weather dependent) and schedule intelligently to avoid a muddy mess.
Step-by-Step
A clear process from first access planning to final grade.
1
Site Evaluation & Plan
We confirm pool type, access, staging, and what’s included (pool only vs patio/fence/walls).
Access
Staging
Drainage
Scope
2
Site Prep & Access Creation
We prep the work area and create a safe path for equipment (sometimes temporary fence sections are removed).
3
Drain & Secure Components
The pool is drained and the site is set up for controlled demolition and safe equipment movement.
4
Demolition & Removal
We remove the pool structure and any surrounding hardscape included in the project scope.
Pool-type note (click)
Concrete: structure is broken up/removed per scope.
Vinyl liner: liner and components are removed; area is prepared for backfill.
Fiberglass: shell is removed (often sectioned for handling) and disposed appropriately.
5
Material Handling & Debris Management
We keep the site staged and controlled so restoration is clean and straightforward.
These customer reviews describe Grillo Services materials, delivery and dumpster work—not pool removal projects.
Service reviewed: Sand delivery
Ordered sand to be delivered. Delivery came on time and the Gabriel was very helpful and courteous! He helped me get the sand to where I needed it. Great service and great people!
— Lukasz Kozon, Google review
Service reviewed: Topsoil delivery
I ordered 20 yards of topsoil from Grillo and the quality of the screened topsoil was absolutely perfect. Delivery was on time. The guy I hired to plant the lawn in indicated it was the best topsoil he’s ever worked with. Great job Grillo!!!
— William Muenkel, Google review
Service reviewed: Landscape supply & dumpster rental
Awesome experience as always with Grillo services. I’ve used them for years for landscape supply, pavers, sod, etc. Just ordered a dumpster for the first time and had a great experience. They had quick delivery and careful placement of the dumpster in a tight driveway.
— Matthew Nunnink, Google review
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Service reviewed: Dumpsters & materials
The guys at Grillo are some of the best in the business. We’ve used them for dumpsters and have gotten material from them. They have a wide variety of material from 3/4 stone to Belgium blocks and some really nice topsoil… We are a Mason contractor that is not local to Milford and was impressed how quick they got us in and out of their yard.. highly recommend Grillo.
— Jack Girnius, Google review
Service reviewed: Mulch delivery
I love the mulch. I always recommend it to my Clients and I always get great customer service. Did two deliveries in the past 2 weeks for a project i was working on and both my drivers were punctual and really nice. Also commend Mr. Grillo for helping me get my 8 yards of mulch delivered as early as possible today, I finished the job on time.
— Alecka Sabalburo, Google review
Service reviewed: Materials & deliveries
Grillo’s is a great place always top quality, service and materials. On time deliveries as well always.
— Colin Bauer, Google review
Real Homeowner Review
“They gave a proper burial to a family legacy.”
★★★★★
Our family could not be more pleased with the professional, neat, and exemplary work done in putting our old, tired, family pool to rest.
Bittersweet, the pool was our father’s pride and a neighborhood icon since 1965. I learned to swim in that pool and have a lifetime of memories,
but Sean and his team gave a proper burial to this legacy. They are truly experts in this field and it shows. We are happy to have found them.
Carolyn Cavaliere Graziano
Family pool since 1965 • Pool removal client
Licensed & insured • Pool demolition specialists
Proof of Work: Pool Removal & Property Transformation
Below are three videos from a real pool removal and site transformation completed by our crew.
We’re sharing these to show the process, equipment, and results—so you can feel confident you’re hiring a team
that actually does this work every day.
All footage shown is from projects performed by our team (not stock video or “example” clips).
Jobsite Footage: Pool Removal in Progress
A behind-the-scenes look at the demolition/removal process and how we handle the work on-site.
Before and After: Bristol CT Pool Removal Transformation Time Lapse
A clear, fast view of the transformation—showing the “before,” the work, and the “after” results.
Final Outcome: Cleanup, Backfill, and a Finished Yard
A closer look at the finished results and the condition we leave the property in when the job is done.
Homeowner Reality Check
Why Many Homeowners Are Choosing to Remove Their In-Ground Pools
Pools can be great—until the costs, repairs, and risks outweigh the benefit. We remove in-ground pools across Connecticut, and these are
the most common reasons homeowners decide it’s time to take it out and get their yard back.
Lower ongoing costs
Reduce liability
Reclaim usable yard space
Avoid major repairs
Improve resale appeal
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Escalating Maintenance & Energy Costs
Monthly upkeep adds up, and older systems can be expensive to run.
Chemicals, cleaning, openings/closings, and routine service
Repairs that keep popping up as the pool ages
Heating, pumps, filters, and circulation driving utility bills
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Liability & Safety Concerns
A pool can be a constant worry—especially with kids, pets, or frequent guests.
Accident risk and ongoing supervision concerns
Insurance and liability pressure for homeowners
Peace of mind once the hazard is gone
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High Renovation & Repair Bills
At a certain point, “fixing it” becomes throwing money at a pool you don’t even use.
If you’ve researched pool removal online, you’ve probably seen “full removal” and “partial removal” used in a way that confuses everyone.
A lot of articles and contractors lump all pool types together — but the truth depends on what your pool is made of.
Real talk: For liner pools and fiberglass pools, “partial removal” (burying the pool debris)
is generally not acceptable because it’s essentially burying garbage on-site. Shady contractors might tell you it’s fine — but it can create
major problems later (settling, drainage issues, future excavation surprises, and headaches during resale).
About 95% of the time, we break up the clean concrete and place it in the excavation as part of the engineered fill-in,
then backfill and compact in lifts. This is a common approach in many municipalities (always scope/rules dependent).
Efficient and practical for standard lawn/landscaping restoration
Final result is a stable, usable yard when done correctly
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When You Need Everything Gone: Haul Out All Concrete
If you plan a future pool, an addition, a garage, a foundation, or any structure in that exact area,
you may want a true “full removal” where all concrete is removed and hauled off-site to a licensed facility.
Best for future construction or deep excavation plans
Reduces unknowns for engineers/builders later
Creates the cleanest slate for structural work
Future pool plans
Addition / foundation
Patio or hardscape build
Resale considerations
Town requirements
Why this matters (the short version)
The internet makes it sound like “partial removal” is a cheap shortcut for any pool type. It’s not.
Vinyl and fiberglass materials are debris and shouldn’t be buried.
The only real “full vs partial” conversation is with concrete pools, because clean concrete can often be managed on-site depending on scope and local requirements.
(See all types of pools.)
