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Pool To Turf & Pavers
Burlingame · Pool removal, turf & pavers
Project Gallery
55 real photos from Cicarelli Contractors job sites across the Bay Area: pool demolitions, paver patios and driveways, artificial turf, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces and remodels.
Pool Removal & Demolition
Partial and full in-ground pool removals: breaking the shell, hauling the concrete and backfilling the hole so the yard is ready for what comes next. See our pool removal services.
Hydraulic breaker on an excavator breaking the wall of an in-ground pool
Cicarelli crew working inside a pool being demolished, surrounded by broken concrete
Mini excavator breaking up a concrete pool next to the house
Round pool shell broken into rubble during a pool removal
Excavator demolishing a backyard pool, with broken concrete in the shell
Broken concrete piled inside a pool during demolition
Pool shell filled with broken concrete before backfill
Demolished pool walls and debris along a backyard fence
Empty in-ground pool with leaves before removal
Kidney-shaped pool with spa before removal
Partially drained pool before removal
Pool Removal & Backyard Before and After
The same backyards before and after the work: drag the slider on each photo to compare. From breaking out the old pool to laying the last paver, these are real Cicarelli Contractors jobs.
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Pool Area To Paver Patio
Pool removal · Paver patio
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Pool To Turf Lawn
Pool removal · Artificial turf
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Backyard Turf & Pavers
Artificial turf · Pavers · Gazebo
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Front Yard Makeover
Artificial turf · Stepping stones
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Hillside Yard Makeover
Steps · Artificial turf
Pavers, Patios & Driveways
Paver patios, walkways and driveways, from simple gray patios to borders, curves and brick patterns. See our paver patios.
Paver patio with a curved edge in a fenced backyard
Paver patio under a wooden gazebo in a fenced backyard
Gray paver patio built around a tree ring
Paver side-yard walkway with a planter wall in Burlingame
Large-format pavers with dark joints on a driveway
Red brick paver walkway with a diamond pattern
Charcoal paver driveway in front of a modern home
Paver patio with a low seat wall and step lights
Curved paver walkway with a dark border
Curved paver path with a contrasting border and planting bed
Paver driveway with a curved charcoal border
Paver patio finished with a contrasting border
Paver patio between the house and the backyard fence
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf lawns for front yards, backyards and side yards, often installed where a pool used to be. See our artificial turf.
Artificial turf front yard with stepping stones
Artificial turf backyard lawn under a large tree
Front-yard artificial turf with a stepping-stone path
Artificial turf and pavers in a Burlingame backyard after pool removal
Curved artificial turf lawn with a paver border
Oval artificial turf lawn framed by pavers
Artificial turf with a curving flagstone path
Artificial turf backyard lawn with mature trees
Retaining Walls
Block and stone retaining walls, seat walls and raised planters, several with built-in lights. See our retaining walls.
Retaining wall with built-in lights and planting
Two-tier retaining wall with lights beside a paver patio
Terraced stone retaining walls with landscaping on a slope
Curved block retaining wall with plants
Capped block retaining wall along a paver walkway
Curved seat wall around a raised planting bed
Outdoor Living
Pergolas, covered patios, fire pits and outdoor kitchens that turn the backyard into living space. See our outdoor living.
Aerial view of a backyard with a gazebo, pavers and artificial turf
Covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and wood ceiling
Pergola over a paver patio with outdoor furniture
Fire pit patio lit at night
Wood pergola attached to the back of a home
Round paver patio with a fire pit
Open pavilion with an outdoor fireplace and lounge area
White pergola and fire pit on a backyard patio
Paver patio with a seat wall and lounge furniture
Remodeling
Bathroom and kitchen remodels: walk-in showers, vanities, tile and new cabinets. See our remodeling.
Bathroom remodel with marble-look tile and a glass shower
Bathroom with a freestanding tub and a navy accent wall
Walk-in glass shower and freestanding tub in a remodeled bathroom
Double vanity with arched mirrors
Kitchen remodel with white cabinets and a range hood
Bathroom vanity with a backlit round mirror
Open kitchen with an island and pendant lights
Kitchen with teal cabinets and white counters
FAQ
Questions about our projects
Like what you see?
Send us a photo of your yard and get a free, written estimate within 24 hours.
Get A Free EstimateAre these photos from real Cicarelli Contractors projects?
Yes. Every photo in this gallery comes from a Cicarelli Contractors job in the San Francisco Bay Area, taken by the crew during or after the work. The gallery shows pool demolitions, paver patios and driveways, artificial turf, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces and interior remodels.
Can Cicarelli Contractors build a similar project at my home?
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors builds projects like these across 9 Bay Area counties from its base in Richmond, CA. Send a photo from this gallery with your request and the team replies within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday, with a free written estimate based on your yard.
What can I build where my pool used to be?
After a pool removal, most Bay Area homeowners choose a paver patio, artificial turf, a garden or a mix of the three. A full removal with an engineering compaction report also keeps the area ready for an ADU or addition when your city requires it.
Do you remove fiberglass and vinyl pools too?
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors removes concrete, gunite, fiberglass and vinyl in-ground pools, plus spas and the surrounding deck. Fiberglass and vinyl shells are cut up and hauled away, then the hole is backfilled and compacted. The gallery includes a fiberglass pool removal and a vinyl pool and deck removal followed by artificial turf.
Do you handle the permits for projects like these?
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors pulls the demolition or building permit, coordinates the utility shut-offs and schedules the city inspections. Most Bay Area cities require a permit and a final inspection to remove an in-ground pool, and retaining walls over a certain height can need one too.
How do I get a quote for a project like these?
Fill out the form on the contact page or call or text (650) 404-7049, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. You can attach photos of your yard, and Cicarelli Contractors replies within 24 hours with a free, written, no-obligation estimate.
Gallery guide
Cicarelli Contractors project gallery: Bay Area pool removal and backyard work
The Cicarelli Contractors project gallery shows 55 photos from real jobs by Cicarelli Contractors, a CSLB-licensed general contractor (License #1109419) based in Richmond, California. The photos cover six kinds of work across 9 Bay Area counties: pool removal and demolition, pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, outdoor living and remodeling.
| Category | Photos | What you will see |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Removal & Demolition | 11 | Pools before removal, breaking the shell, debris and backfill |
| Pavers, Patios & Driveways | 13 | Patios, walkways and driveways with borders, curves and patterns |
| Artificial Turf | 8 | Front, back and side yards, stepping stones and flagstone paths |
| Retaining Walls | 6 | Block and stone walls, terraced slopes, seat walls, lights |
| Outdoor Living | 9 | Pergolas, covered patios, fire pits and an outdoor fireplace |
| Remodeling | 8 | Walk-in showers, vanities, tile and kitchen cabinets |
What does a pool removal look like, before and after?
Before and after a pool removal by Cicarelli Contractors, the photos above show four stages: the drained pool, the shell broken up by an excavator-mounted hydraulic breaker, the concrete hauled away or broken down, and the hole backfilled and compacted. The permit and the city inspections are handled by the same crew.
A partial removal breaks the top of the walls, drills drainage holes and fills the shell, the most affordable option for a yard. A full removal takes out the entire shell and is backfilled in compacted layers, with an engineering compaction report when your city requires it. Fill in a partial removal can keep settling for months, so heavy hardscape or an ADU is usually planned on a full removal. Many jobs take days, not weeks: one homeowner reported in a Google review that the work was done in 4 days after other companies had quoted 2 weeks. Compare both methods on the pool removal page.
What can you do with an unwanted inground pool?
The most common answer in the Bay Area is to remove it and reuse the space: a paver patio, artificial turf, a garden, an outdoor living area or a mix of these. Cicarelli Contractors builds all of them, so the demolition, the backfill and the new surface are planned together by one licensed crew.
The gallery includes a Burlingame backyard where the pool was removed and replaced with artificial turf and pavers, and a vinyl pool and deck that were demolished before synthetic grass went in. Other photos show paver patios under a gazebo or a pergola, fire pits and covered patios. Planning the next surface before the demolition matters: it decides how the area is backfilled and graded, where drainage goes and whether a full removal is worth it for a future ADU. See ideas on the outdoor living page.
Is removing a pool a good idea?
Removing a pool is usually a good idea when it is rarely used, needs an expensive repair or resurfacing, or is a safety concern for children or pets. It ends the ongoing cost of water, chemicals, energy and maintenance and turns the space into yard you can use every day.
The trade-off is that a pool is expensive to build again, so it helps to decide first what the space will become. If you might add an ADU, a room addition or a heavy structure later, a full removal with an engineering compaction report keeps that option open; if the area will be a lawn, turf or garden, a partial removal costs less and is faster. Cicarelli Contractors explains both methods during the free estimate and handles the permit and the city inspections either way, so the work is documented when you sell the home. See real examples in the before and after section.
Do pools devalue homes in the Bay Area?
A pool can add or subtract value depending on the home, the neighborhood and the buyer. Many Bay Area buyers see an old or unused pool as a cost and a liability, while others want one, so the effect on price varies; a local real estate agent can tell you what buyers in your area expect.
What matters most when you remove a pool before selling is how the removal is done and documented. A removal with a city permit and a final inspection, plus an engineering compaction report on a full removal when the city requires it, gives the next owner clear records of what is underground. Turning the space into a finished patio, lawn or turf area also helps buyers picture the yard instead of an empty patch of dirt. Cicarelli Contractors keeps the permit, the inspections and the new surface under one contract, from the demolition to the last paver.
Which paver patio, retaining wall and turf ideas appear in these projects?
The paver projects in the gallery range from gray patios and charcoal driveways to large-format pavers, red brick in a diamond pattern and curved walkways with contrasting borders. The turf projects cover front yards, backyards and side yards, often with stepping stones or a flagstone path.
The 6 retaining wall photos show block and stone walls, terraced walls on a slope, seat walls and raised planters, several with built-in lights, and the outdoor living photos add pergola and fire pit ideas. General construction and concrete work by Cicarelli Contractors come with a 1-year workmanship warranty, and Carvestone installations add a 7-year limited residential warranty. If you like a specific finish, mention the photo caption in your request, and the estimate will be based on that material, your yard size and the access to your property. More details: paver patios, artificial turf and retaining walls.
How can you use these photos to plan your own project?
Pick the photos closest to what you want, then send them with a few photos of your own yard through the contact form or by text to (650) 404-7049. Cicarelli Contractors replies within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday, with the next steps for a free, written, no-obligation estimate.
The most useful photos of your yard show the whole pool or area, the side access for equipment, and any deck, fence or wall around it. The team serves 9 counties from Richmond, CA: Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano. Because permit and inspection rules change from city to city, every estimate is based on your city's requirements. Start on the contact page or read about the crew.
Updated · By Athalyson Bernardo, Owner of Cicarelli Contractors