Do you have an inground swimming pool on your property and wish to demolish or remove all its components? The law regulates inground swimming pool demolitions in Quebec, so it’s best to get informed before an in-ground pool demolition.
The experts at Excavation Chanthier, a pool demolition company in Montreal, answer all your questions on this topic today.
INGROUND SWIMMING POOL DEMOLITION: IS A PERMIT REQUIRED?
In Montreal, a permit to demolish an in-ground pool is not always required. This depends on your residence borough.
If a permit is necessary in your borough, head directly to the borough’s service point with your documents to submit your request.
For other municipalities in Quebec, it is recommended to contact the relevant authorities to learn about the necessary conditions for demolishing your in-ground pool.
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LEGISLATION THAT VARIES BY BOROUGH IN MONTREAL
Once you’ve learned how to demolish a swimming pool, it’s important to understand the specifics of the boroughs regarding swimming pool demolition in Greater Montreal.
AHUNTSIC-CARTIERVILLE
You need a permit to demolish your inground pool, costing $9.80 per $1,000 of work, with a minimum of $152. Two documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The location certificate that corresponds to the pool’s placement.
- The yard layout plan.
ANJOU
If you reside in Anjou, no permit is required for demolishing your in-ground pool.
CÔTE-DES-NEIGES-NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE
If you reside in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, no permit is needed to demolish your in-ground pool. However, if your pool is located in the Mont-Royal heritage site, additional steps are required. Contact the borough for more information.
LACHINE
If you reside in Lachine, no permit is required for demolishing your inground pool.
LASALLE
You need a permit to demolish your inground pool, costing $9.80 per $1,000 of work, with a minimum of $152, including taxes. Only the location certificate is required to obtain this permit.
PLATEAU-MONT-ROYAL
If you reside in Plateau-Mont-Royal, no permit is needed to demolish your inground pool.
THE SOUTHWEST BOROUGH
If you reside in the Southwest, no permit is needed for inground pool demolition.
ÎLE-BIZARD-SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground pool, with a minimum cost of $152, including taxes. Three documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s estimate.
- The location certificate.
- The details of the planned demolition method, including waste management after the demolition.
MERCIER–HOCHELAGA-MAISONNEUVE
If you reside in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, no permit is needed for demolishing an inground swimming pool.
MONTREAL-NORTH
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground swimming pool, costing $10 per $1,000 of work, with a minimum of $67. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s estimate.
- The location certificate.
- The demolition method or debris disposal method details.
- The project plan and timeline.
OUTREMONT
You need a permit to demolish your inground swimming pool, costing $9.80 per $1,000 of work, with a minimum of $152. If your pool is located in the Mont-Royal heritage site, additional steps are required. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The location certificate.
- The contractor’s estimate.
- The demolition plan.
- The soil reuse plan that indicates the percentage of vegetative surfaces before and after the work.
If you are representing the swimming pool owner, you will need a power of attorney.
PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground pool, costing $105. Four documents are required to obtain this permit:
- The contractor’s estimate.
- The project plan.
- The location certificate.
- The demolition method or debris disposal details.
RIVIÈRE-DES-PRAIRIES–POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES
If you reside in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, no permit is needed to demolish your in-ground pool.
ROSEMONT–LA PETITE-PATRIE
If you reside in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, no permit is needed to demolish your in-ground pool.
SAINT-LAURENT
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground pool, costing $431.
SAINT-LÉONARD
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground pool, costing $450. You must remove all the pool’s components (concrete, structure, plumbing, walls, etc.). Three documents are required:
- The work estimate and cost description.
- The landscaping plan, if necessary.
- The location certificate.
VERDUN
If you reside in Verdun, no permit is needed to demolish your in-ground pool.
VILLE-MARIE
You need a permit to demolish your in-ground pool if you reside north of Sherbrooke Street. Two documents are required:
- Landscaping details for replacing the pool and the fill used.
- The location certificate.
VILLERAY–SAINT-MICHEL–PARC-EXTENSION
If you reside in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, no permit is needed to demolish your in-ground pool.
IS IT ALLOWED TO KEEP CONCRETE?
When the lifespan of an in-ground pool ends, and you decide to demolish the swimming pool, the Quebec government offers several recommendations in its guidelines on managing concrete, brick, and asphalt from construction and demolition projects. It is recommended to crush and refill the inground concrete pool structure and break the bottom and sides to allow groundwater drainage.
EXCAVATION CHANTHIER, THE SPECIALIST IN INGROUND SWIMMING POOL DEMOLITION
Once you have completed all the prerequisites for demolishing your inground swimming pool, several options are available for initiating the work.
If you want to do it yourself, learn about the different types of excavators and buckets and see if renting an excavator is a good idea for your project. Alternatively, you can hire a swimming pool demolition specialist like Excavation Chanthier.
At Excavation Chanthier, our specialists are available to demolish your inground swimming pool, ensuring compliance with Quebec’s new regulations for private pools. Contact us today to discuss your project.