As part of a Scarborough residential pool upgrade, Slice It Right completed pool demolition in Perth to prepare an existing concrete swimming pool for the installation of a prefabricated fibreglass shell. The project involved removing the existing concrete pool base and internal steps while preserving the surrounding brickwork and coping so the site was ready for the next stage of works.
The demolition was needed to create the correct footprint for the new fibreglass shell. The existing concrete elements needed to be removed with controlled equipment so the surrounding pool area could remain intact. Using jackhammers, handheld saws, dust suppression and staged debris removal, the team carried out the works while keeping the pool area controlled and ready for follow-on trades.
The Challenge
The project required the demolition of an existing concrete pool base and internal steps within an established residential setting, where surrounding structures had to be protected throughout the works.
Preserving the existing brickwork and coping was an important requirement, as these elements remained part of the surrounding pool area. The demolition needed to be carried out so the concrete sections could be removed without causing unnecessary damage to adjacent surfaces.
Access and site management also played a key role. The work area required coordination between equipment movement, debris removal and material handling so access could be maintained throughout the demolition.
The site also needed to remain organised so the pool contractor could move into the next stage once the concrete sections were removed.
The Solution
After assessing the pool structure, surrounding brickwork, coping and access points, the team planned a controlled demolition sequence for the concrete base and internal steps.
Using a combination of jackhammers and handheld saws, the team broke out the existing concrete pool base and internal steps in controlled sections. This allowed the concrete to be removed while maintaining control around the brickwork and coping being retained.
Dust suppression was used throughout the works to help manage airborne dust and maintain a cleaner work area. Debris was removed in stages as demolition progressed, helping keep the work area organised and accessible.
Pool strip outs for fibreglass upgrades need controlled demolition, debris management and protection of the surrounding pool area so follow-on trades can continue without extra preparation. On this project, the team worked to the required pool footprint while preserving the brickwork and coping identified for retention.
The staged demolition process allowed the concrete base and steps to be removed while keeping the surrounding pool structures intact.
The Results
The demolition works removed the existing concrete pool base and internal steps, preparing the site for the installation of the new fibreglass shell.
By carefully managing the demolition process, the surrounding brickwork and coping were preserved while the required concrete sections were removed. The completed works provided a prepared footprint for the next stage of the pool upgrade.
This project shows why controlled concrete swimming pool demolition matters when an existing pool needs to be prepared for a new fibreglass shell. It also demonstrates how equipment selection, dust suppression, debris removal and protection of surrounding structures can affect the outcome in residential pool demolition work.
For homeowners planning a pool upgrade, demolition in Scarborough needs to account for access, surrounding structures, debris handling and the requirements of the new pool installation.
Why Slice It Right
Slice It Right is a Perth-based, family-owned team run by brothers Clement and Mathieu. The team provides concrete cutting, drilling, demolition, asbestos removal and scanning for residential, commercial and civil projects across Perth, the wider metropolitan area and regional WA.
For pool demolition projects like this Scarborough fibreglass upgrade, the team assesses the existing pool structure, surrounding surfaces, access and debris removal requirements before demolition begins. On this project, jackhammers, handheld saws, dust suppression and staged debris removal were used to remove the concrete base and internal steps while protecting the surrounding pool area.
For projects that require pool strip outs, concrete swimming pool demolition or preparation for a new fibreglass shell, Slice It Right can complete the demolition work needed before the next trade begins.