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Pivaral Properties
4106 W Oakdale Ave
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Pivaral Properties
4106 W Oakdale Ave
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Pivaral PropertiesCustomer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"They were really professional and quick. The process was hassle free and I felt really comfortable and confident in their expertise."

Emely R on August 2023

Pivaral PropertiesCustomer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"They were really professional and quick. The process was hassle free and I felt really comfortable and confident in their expertise."

Emely R on August 2023


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Horton Family Group
329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Horton Family Group
329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021


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London, Inc.
1117 Moorland Avenue
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
London, Inc.
1117 Moorland Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very prompt, efficient clean up! Very pleased."

Carris K on April 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very prompt, efficient clean up! Very pleased."

Carris K on April 2024


Barrios Cement Unity LLC
2351 South Troy St
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Barrios Cement Unity LLC
2351 South Troy St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Lomeli Construction
1134 Arthur Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Lomeli Construction
1134 Arthur Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Nelson M on May 2022

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Nelson M on May 2022


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KSB Framing, Inc.
5200 N Reserve Ave #1E
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KSB Framing, Inc.
5200 N Reserve Ave #1E
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

KSB Framing, Inc. commitment to excellence is seen in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

KSB Framing, Inc. commitment to excellence is seen in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Demolition San Juan, Inc.
4611 West 62nd Street
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Demolition San Juan, Inc.
4611 West 62nd Street
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction Call us Today!!!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction Call us Today!!!


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David's Concrete
PO Box 492
4.97(
18
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Approved Pro
David's Concrete
PO Box 492
4.97(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

David's Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"David was very nice and professional. Excellent communication. The work he did was amazing. I am very happy and I would highly recommend. A+++"

Susan N on November 2024

David's Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"David was very nice and professional. Excellent communication. The work he did was amazing. I am very happy and I would highly recommend. A+++"

Susan N on November 2024


Shelton Excavating
7568 West Indian Trail Road
4.81(
8
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Approved Pro
Shelton Excavating
7568 West Indian Trail Road
4.81(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience, Shelton Excavating is who you need to take care of your property. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Shelton Excavating responded promptly to my inquiries and gave me great quotes for the removal of our shed. Once a date was set, the work was done well, with care, and in a timely manner. I will certainly Lee them in mind should I need these services again!"

yessie y on April 2024

With over 10 years of experience, Shelton Excavating is who you need to take care of your property. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Shelton Excavating responded promptly to my inquiries and gave me great quotes for the removal of our shed. Once a date was set, the work was done well, with care, and in a timely manner. I will certainly Lee them in mind should I need these services again!"

yessie y on April 2024


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Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.
207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.
207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

We’’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in concrete driveways, sidewalks, & patio installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good quality for a fair price."

Justin W on December 2021

We’’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in concrete driveways, sidewalks, & patio installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good quality for a fair price."

Justin W on December 2021

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Demolitions FAQs

The impact on property value varies significantly by location and market conditions. Removal might reduce appeal to certain buyers in warm-climate regions where pools are considered standard features. Conversely, eliminating an aging pool often increases property marketability by reducing perceived maintenance obligations in areas with shorter swimming seasons. The quality of the restoration work and how effectively you repurpose the space play crucial roles in preserving or enhancing value.

Professional pool elimination requires three to seven days from start to finish. Partial removals generally complete in two to three days, while full demolitions need five to seven days due to more extensive excavation and material handling. Weather delays, access limitations, and unexpected complications like groundwater issues may extend the timeline. Most experienced contractors build some flexibility into their schedules to accommodate potential challenges.

The reclaimed area offers numerous possibilities for enhancing your property. Popular options include creating expanded lawn space, installing garden beds, building outdoor entertaining areas with fire pits or barbecue stations, establishing play zones for children, or simply extending your existing landscaping. Full removals provide maximum flexibility for future construction, while partial removals are better suited for lighter landscape applications.

Partial removal preserves the lower portion of the pool structure while demolishing the upper section (two to three feet), creating drainage holes in the base, and filling the cavity with debris and soil. This approach costs $4,500 to $6,250 but limits future land use options. Complete removal, ranging from $4,000 to $16,000, completely extracts all pool materials from the site, providing a clean slate for any future yard use without settling concerns.

Most municipalities require formal authorization before pool demolition can begin, with permit fees averaging $200. Requirements vary considerably between jurisdictions, potentially including detailed demolition plans, drainage specifications, and multiple inspection checkpoints during the process. Some areas may also mandate environmental permits related to water disposal. Working with experienced removal specialists often simplifies this process, as they're familiar with local requirements and frequently manage the paperwork as part of their service.

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