We needed to remove our old in-ground pool as we could no longer control the algae and needed to replace the water. I got a quote from Richie and one other contractor in Concord for buildable removal, but decided to go with Richie even though his quote came in a little higher. He did a good job answering my questions and I like that he is local. Richie was able to get the permits and start the job ~6 weeks later. Appreciate he was a willing to coordinate around my business trip. Also, the weekend before they were to start we found out one of our neighbors was planning a backyard gathering on Monday. I texted Richie on the weekend and he said no problem, they would start on Tuesday. Once the team showed up to start the job, they were great at communicating what they were planning each day. They had to remove a section of fence and a small greenhouse to gain access. They also decided not to risk damaging our old driveway with the heavy trucks, so fill dirt was dumped in the street and transferred to the backyard with the bobcat. This showed me that they really care and are thoughtful about what they are doing. I was able to go to work each day without worrying about being there to supervise. The team showed up each day as scheduled and after the concrete demo, rebar cutting, ~28 truck loads of dirt dumped in the hole and compacted, the job was completed in ~9 business days as estimated. They did a good job cleaning up and hauling everything away. ~2 weeks later I passed the city inspection and received the signed permit. Thanks again to Richie, Saul and the demo team for providing a stress free pool removal service! read more

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Great to work with from start to finish. Very professional service. I had them fill in a pool in San Jose.

Richie was very easy to work with from beginning to end. Everything went very well from demo to inspection. Glad to get rid of water pit. Thank you read more

Had a top-notch experience with Richie and his crew; everything went smoothly, and the result is exactly what we wanted.

We got their service for removing our pool, and Richie and team did a wonderful job! Our backyard has become much more usable. Richie was there from start to end to take care of everything. Very professional and would definitely recommend them! read more

Last December Richie's team did a great job in taking out the pool in my backyard, my old shed that's in the way of bobcat and leaky solar heater on the roof. He gave me a very reasonable rate on the spot cheaper than other quotes. His team started work promptly as scheduled and completed whole job professionally within a week with minimum noise and inconvenience to daily life of ours and my neighbors. He also gave us tips how to reset electrical circuits when some lights/appliance in house after the old breaker for pool was removed, City approved our permit very smoothly. Highly recommend Richie to anyone who need to do pool removal. read more

Richie saved the day. I had a very large concrete pool removed with a buildable fill. I struggled trying to find a contractor to remove my pool. Most seemed to have an issue with not knowing what was required by the city. I wasted months on other contractors. Then I met Richie. My pool was removed in a short time, for a reasonable price, and with no complications from the city. He knows what he's doing, and his crew was great. I'm very lucky to have found him. read more

I finally decided to get rid of the hassle of owning a pool. I hadn't used it since Covid lockdown when I fractured my neck. Never felt comfortable going in the pool after that, and the solar heating system needed replacing. I contacted Richie Bobcat and have no regrets. He came over and gave me an estimate. He was on time. He sent me a written estimate. I did get other estimates, mainly because that is expected. However, from the start he was top of my list. He is polite, not condescending, did not demand to talk with my husband, or try to get in my house, as others did. I told him that I wasn't in a big hurry and could work with his schedule. That gave me time to get things moved out of the way. I have a composite shed that was in his way and he and his employee made adjustments to it and got the project started. His price is very reasonable and the project was finished in good time, in spite of some inclement weather. Any issue was dealt with professionally, and he never left me wondering if the job would be completed. I found him here on yelp and I thoroughly recommend his company. The job passed inspection with no issue. read more

Richie Bobcat Pool Removal does it again! Richie handled the permit for filling in the pool after a previous contractor couldn't qualify. He provided a reasonable bid for filling in our pool and ensured all the steps were taken properly to complete the inspection. Enrique did a phenomenal job of taking apart our in ground pool and then filling everything to the top to complete the job. In short, you're in good hands with Richie's Bobcat Pool Removal Service. read more

I had Richie take out a sizeable pool in my backyard with buildable soil. He gave me a very reasonable flat rate on the spot (which was cheaper than other quotes), and showed up as promised and completed the job without any hassle. The crew limited the breaking time so that we wouldn't be hearing the loud noise for too long during the day, and they took away everything they said they would. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a pool removed. read more

Richie helped us removed the outdated swim pool. He's very responsive, patient answering all of my questions, offered very competitive quotes. It's basic worry free for us since the beginning to the end of the project. Highly recommend! read more

Richie and his team did a great job removing my pool. I kept asking if this dirt would sag. He made clear it wouldn't. I went out with a shovel and can't pack down the dirt even a bit. I'm a happy customer. read more

Richie Bobcat Pool Removal Service - Pool being demolished - Demolition Services Near Me - San Jose, California

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We first reached out to Richie in late June to perform a buildable demolition of our large backyard pool. He was quick to respond and provided us a reasonable quote that included removal of the pool fence and pool house as well. After we accepted his quote, it took a month to receive the work permit from the City of San Jose. We weren't exactly pleased about how long it took, but the pandemic had caused a number of delays at the permit office. That being said, Richie went above and beyond to ensure we received the permit within a reasonable amount of time -- without his hard work and late nights, it's likely that it would've taken several more weeks. There were new requirements for the buildable pool demolition permit that he had to satisfy, as well. Work took seven business days to complete, even though he quoted us only five. They rent the road roller they use to compact the new soil, so they couldn't just leave it over the weekend, leading to some of the delay. They also had to remove and then rebuild part of our fence to provide access for their equipment to the backyard. The final day of work was spent finishing the fence rebuild. The work crew was professional, except for when they accidentally ripped the fiber optic cable out of our internet box, causing us to call AT&T to come fix it. All pool and pool fence material was hauled away, the new soil was clean, the soil was compacted to spec, and the rebuilt fence is actually sturdier than the original. The final inspection went very smoothly. Richie was able to get the inspector out to our backyard a mere two days after the work was finished. He spent a total of 5 minutes looking at the completed job before passing us, a testament to the quality of Richie's work. It took a total of 10 days from starting the job to final inspection -- on a large buildable pool removal no less! If you're planning a non-buildable removal for a small pool, expect significantly less time to acquire the permit and complete the job. All in all, we were very satisfied with the work Richie performed and would recommend him for any type of pool removal work. His work crew completely transformed our backyard! read more

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We wanted our pool demolished since our kids are grown up now and rarely being used. We looked on Yelp and came across Richie Bobcat pool removal service. Was able to set up appointment with Richie and we proceeded to get our pool demolished by him. He took care of the permit and was able to help us with our neighbor to get an ok to temporarily remove the fence since our deck restricted their Bobcat access. It wasn't an easy task but it was accomplished in a timely manner!! read more

Richie Bobcat Pool Removal Service - Demolition Services Near Me - San Jose, California

Richie removed our pool and pool equipment and did a fantastic job. He walked us through the details of the job and executed as promised. They finished ahead of schedule and even accommodated a neighbor request to finish early one day before a planned party. I highly recommend his service. read more

Great service, Richie helped us removing our pool, he did an amazing job coordinating permits, demolition, the plumber to move the AC and to disconnect the heating system. I needed someone that I could trust and that could take care of the entire job end to end without hiccups, and Richie is the person. Thanks Richie! read more

Richie just finished the removal of our San Jose home pool and we are very happy with his work. He was quick to respond anytime we had any questions. His bid was reasonable compared to others we received. Once you hire Richie you basically just sit back and they take care of everything (City permit, hauling the old pool equipment away, new soil etc....). You can tell he has removed a lot of pools and why he has so many good online reviews. On top of all of that he is also a very friendly and personable guy! Thanks for a great job Richie. I will not ever own a pool again but if I ever needed one taken out you are the man! read more

Richie did a very good job for me at a very reasonable price. They showed up on time, finished work with high quality. Did good cleaning and repair the fence after. I highly recommend Richie! read more

What can we say? We hired Richie and his crew to remove our pool. After getting through the emotional trauma of doing it, Richie and his crew came in and got it done just as promised. And what a job it was...tight side yard, tree in the way (that I would not cut), unexpected issues with the actual pool removal, etc. They handled all of removal with such great professionalism, communication and a real attempt to keep to the schedule. They really minimized the mess with us and our neighbors and we could not have appreciated it more. The permits, inspections went smoothly and without any hiccups. Richie is really knowledgable about pool removals, permit processes and inspections for Los Gatos which was great. Richie and his crew did an outstanding job for us and we felt like we could just remove ourselves and trust them to get it done. We could not be happier with how it went!! Thank you Richie and crew! read more

Richie and his team did a buildable removal for our pool in San Jose. They did a great job. Our permit took a while to process, and Richie was patient throughout. He promised they would be in and out quickly, and they were. Finished up everything in five days and left the site completely clean. Based on the quotes that I got, Richie was very reasonably priced. I would recommend his company for pool removal. Thanks Richie! read more

We bought our home in 2012 & the existing pool was on its last leg. It needed new coping, tiles were missin & there were stains forming at the bottom due to the rebar working its way through. The pool was 18,000 gallons & was 18x30. Instead of spending 15k to remodel, we paid roughly half that cost to fill it in. We hired Richie to fill in our pool in October of 2014. Due to his busy schedule, we waited a month for the work to begin. Richie explained the whole process in detail. I only had one other bid from a concrete guy that was referred to me by a friend which he ended up flaking on me so I hired Richie. So theres two options: -Full removal of the pool, which is big bucks - Fill in. Richie puts holes in the bottom of the pool for drainage, takes 2 feet off top perimeter of pool & removes all concrete & rebar & then buries it with a bunch of dirt. Pros: - He followed city code per San Jose's permit requirements -Richie is easy to work with & easy to talk with. He showed up everyday & conducted the demo himself & did not sub contract -Richie removed trees and a bunch of railroad ties for less than what a tree guy would have charged -He even ordered extra dirt for additional grading (which was not part of quote) & didnt charge me Cons: - The crew walked away with my brand new yellow Lowes push broom. Dont worry Richie, I bought a new one. Tips: - Get a permit! you may regret it if you ever have to sell your house. its easy, measure the pool including the distance from the house & from the fence line. Put all the measurements on paper (I drew it in Microsoft paint and printed it out). Go downtown to city hall & pay the fee. In San Jose, its 250.00 for pool demo or $350.00 (approximate prices, i cant remember exactly) for pool demo & if you have electrical & gas going to pool equipment area that needs removal. -I learned this from other contractors I've hired since we bought our home (roofer, floor install, HVAC & bathroom remodels) SECURE OR PUT AWAY ALL TOOLS OR LABEL ALL YOUR TOOLS / EQUIPMENT!!!! its not that the contractors are intentionally stealing your stuff, its because their stuff mixes with your stuff & when it comes to clean up time, they just grab everything & throw it in their trucks. -if the need requires his equipment to roll over your lawn, get plywood to cover the ground. My lawn & 2 sprinklers got destroyed by his equipment. Richie was cool enough to send one of his guys to fix everything for FREE when the work was completed. Since we removed our pool. Weve saved a ton of money from pool maintenance, saved a ton on utilities & saved on water fees from having to fill the pool because of evaporation. Best part is our backyard just opened up for new hardscape and landscape ideas. Thanks Richie! read more

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Richie was the fourth person I interviewed for a quote on a full pool removal. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and in demand (I had to wait 6 weeks out). Since I did my research and couldn't argue with all the five star yelp reviews, we began negotiations. Ritchie's price for a full pool removal, was within 50 dollars of another bid, but he left me with no doubt after meeting that he knew what he was doing, and could achieve the look I wanted. He always answers my questions, texts etc in a timely manner. His contract had payment intervals which were completely reasonable, and outlined what I wanted exactly. From the very first day I knew I was getting my money's worth. They removed the fence between the houses, and reassured my neighbor about the process and completion. Then work began almost five straight days of drilling at my pool in hot October weather beginning at 8:15-4:00, only taking a lunch break Enrique worked incredibly hard. Richie would pop in and talk to me about the process, and was always available for questions. Richie and Enrique accomplished everything and more than contractually obligated, and worked with me about any changes I made about extra removals. I will and want to recommend Team Richie Bobcat to anyone who wants a pool removed. My husband agrees five stars for Richie. You couldn't get a more honest individual in business dealings. Thanks Richie for giving us a yard instead of a concrete dessert. read more

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We picked Richie because he gave us the best quote and sounded very knowledgeable and experienced. Richie said he will have the demo scheduled two months after the contract signing day based on his current workload. We were okay to wait that long, he started work exactly as planned. His estimate was for 4 days and he completed it exactly as he laid out the project plan. He was very professional and his crew were very unobtrusive around the house. They did an excellent job of cleaning up during and after the demo completion. He promised to apply for the permit with the city and have it completed as part of the contract. He took care of the paperwork and scheduling the inspections also. Overall, I would recommend him and call him again for any future work I have without hesitation. read more

Richie was one of the 4 contractors we met once we decided to remove our pool. We went with Richie because of referrals as well as the confidence we got when we spoke with him about the project, even though, his quote was not the cheapest (yet, very reasonable). He was very flexible with the scheduling, and he made every effort to make sure that we were in the same page throughout the entire process. The project was completed as mentioned in the contract and on-time. He and his associate made sure that they left the job site in exactly the same same clean state it was, before the project commenced. (But, of course, without the pool! :-)) I would highly recommend Richie based on my personal experience. read more

Richard gave me a great quote, came over, took a look at the job and sent me quote that same day. He is very efficient and started the job a couple days later. He pulled the city permit and had it in two or three days. He staged all the equipment early and started it the day we got the permit. Obviously he knows what he is doing, after doing 100's if not 1000's of pool removals he and his crew removed the pool ahead of schedule. The inspector came out the next day after the permit was obtained and Enrique had started the job. No problems with anything. After the inspection, they removed it in three days. They were a well oiled machine, ordering the dirt and rock with no delays. They leveled it, compacted it, and did a great job cleaning up after. They came the day after to support the final inspection which was right on time. We were so grateful that they got it done so fast and clean. Richie is very personal and would hire him again in a heartbeat. read more

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We met with several contractors for our pool removal. As soon as we met Richie we knew he was the contractor for us. He was pleasant, but straight and to the point. Richie was extremely professional about his work and the process. He gave us a fair quote and was in touch with us during the 2 months before our project (we are teachers with a puppy and a new baby, so we wanted to be on vacation for the work). Richie and his employee were professional, punctual and communicative throughout the entire process. The job took less than 1 week and they worked between 8 and 4. He went the extra mile and ripped out some boxwoods on our request and even removed some stumps. We did loose two trees in the process, but he was up front about their removal up front. Access to our yard was difficult, as we are a corner lot, but Richie did everything he could to secure enough space for his equipment. He even dropped some equipment off on Father's Day. If we were to need any bobcat or hauling work again, we would not hesitate to call Richie. His work and service are amazing. Richie wants to make sure his clients are satisfied with the work. read more

After reviewing a couple of contractors for pool removal, Richie impressed us immediately with his straightforward and professional attitude. He and his team quickly removed the pool and the surrounding concrete and consulted us on all major decisions. He is extremely responsive and the pool removal took less than a week and was very customer focused. Richie even took the effort of talking to our neighbors (even after we had talked to them) to make sure they were aware of the pool removal! I would highly recommend him as a contractor. read more

Richie and his pool removal team provided worry free experience throughout the entire process. They took care of everything smoothly. Needed to trim shrubs to widen the passage, he called on his gardener. Needed to put back the a section of fence, he's got it covered. Arranged city inspections. Took care of all metal garbage. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a pool removed. read more

Happy to share our positive experience with Richie (especially since we found him through Yelp) in removing a pool in our Saratoga home. Richie came over the day we contacted him initially and gave us a very reasonable quote. We found him to be very responsive to our calls and questions & returned calls/texts the same business day. He was reasonable to negotiate with and was quite accommmodating. The actual project was seamless and on-time. There was no collateral damage & he left our yard and the street very neat & clean. Overall, we found him to be reasonable, reliable, honest, knowledgeable and skilled. He is very personable and a nice person to boot & would recommend him without hesitation!I read more

We were very pleased with the pool removal service we received from Richie and his team. He was very professional and explained everything in detail. They were very reliable and showed up everyday and completed the job in the timeline that we were told and everything went smoothly. In addition, everything was cleaned up and no mess was left behind. The price was very reasonable for the work that had to be done. I have already recommended Richie to my neighbor who is also considering pool removal. read more

Richie did a fantastic job. He was communicative, timely and efficient and he worked as soon as the city permit office opened to get the job done. You can tell he has a lot of experience and knew the ins and outs and exactly what to do. We were glad we chose them for the demo. Thanks Richie! read more

We had a pool which was a very old and we had to get rid of it because it was used only a couple of months in a year. we contacted several pool demolition services but Richie gave us a good quote and he was very helpful in explaining how the process is done. From start to finish he was very patient and he listened to all of our requests and he made sure that it was taken care of. Now the pool demolition is done and we are happy to get our backyard back. I would recommend Richie's company to anyone who want to get rid of their pool. read more

5 stars for being responsive and easy to reach. I call Richie to have our pool remove as it is old and draining out pocket. Richie were able to schedule us the following week and the whole experience is seemless. They are very professional and complete the work as contracted. read more

Richard removed the swimming pool in our backyard after we bought a new home in Campbell last November. I got quotes from and interviewed a few contractors before going with Richard because: - He looked like he knew the business better than the rest - He gave assurances about the work (state of fence after all is done, etc) - Price was reasonable and fixed. Other contractors kept giving too many clauses (If fence breaks while removing you hire someone to fix it, etc). Richard promised the work will take a max of 3 days including getting permits and city inspection, etc. He was spot on, and took 2.5 days. Moreover, the work was clean and excellent. We had fruit trees around our backyard's perimeter, which had to be removed temporarily, planted in the other end of the backyard, and then put back in it's original place after the work was done. We found all trees in great condition after all was done, and our fence was also intact. Richard put good top soil in our "new" garden. We have grass on it now, and it's grown well. So to summarize: - Reasonable price, and definite expectations set - Clean work, clean backyard and home after work was done - On time - Took care of extra tasks needed (permits, inspections, taking care of trees) Richard: My apologies for writing the review a year late. read more

Here it is - the week before Memorial Weekend when the temperature will rise well above 80. Instead of getting our pool ready for the Summer Season, we had it demolished and buried - RIP pool. Due to its age, it developed leaks that required hours of filling each week - not good in our drought situation. It also needed a whole new face lift which turns out to be extremely costly. Richie and Enrique completed the job in 3 1/2 days! So quick and easy. They brought in very clean dirt to fill the hole, and they graded the backyard to the Inspector's satisfaction. Permit is all signed off - now time to landscape. Richie is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to the next opportunity to use his service. read more

Richie gave us a quote on a Friday and we had a full pool removal completed within a week. His crew were extremely efficient and hard working- arrived early daily, worked tirelessly during the day and cleaned up before they left. Richie kept us informed throughout the process and ensured all permits and inspections were completed. I highly recommend Richie and his crew. read more

I picked Richie because he was #1 on Yelp. He offered a reasonable price and made everything on time and as promised. It was easy to communicate to him either over phone or email. Richie, Thank you for a great job! read more

We just had our pool demolished and filled by Richie. The processes was really smooth and they know what they're doing. We're happy with the results! He also gave us connections to do our landscape. I would highly recommend his service. read more

Richie Bobcat Pool Removal Service - Demolition Services Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had Richie remove our pool about a year ago. They worked very fast--including having to remove and replace a fence panel--and left everything clean. I would not hesitate to call him again for my next job. read more

Richie Bobcat and Hauling did a great job at removing and filling in our 30+ year old in-ground swimming pool and spa. They did a complete job, just as we had discussed with Richie. He and his crew are very professional, considerate, and communicate well (even with my neighbors!). They made sure that the experience of removing the pool and subsequently filling it in and grading the dirt was low-stress and efficient. We would use his services anytime. Great job Richie! Thanks again! read more