What “fill-in” can mean
The contractor may remove the top portion of a pool shell, address drainage as required, place fill, compact, and grade the surface. The method and approvals vary by property and jurisdiction; simply dumping dirt into an intact pool is not a substitute for a properly planned project.
Questions worth asking
- What part of the shell stays in place, and how will it be documented?
- What drainage work is required for this pool and site?
- What fill and compaction approach is in the written scope?
- Could the remaining structure limit future building or affect disclosure when selling?
- Which permits or inspections apply to this address?
Planning to build on that spot?
Tell the contractor and local permitting office before choosing a method. The right scope for open lawn may differ from a future structure.
Compare this option with full inground removal, then request an estimate for your property.