Swimming Pool Removal, Concord
The pool drained, the shell broken out and hauled off, and the hole backfilled in compacted lifts so the yard can take a patio or lawn.
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Concord Pool Removal and Paver Work for Valley Yards
Cicarelli Contractors is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1109419) taking yard projects across Concord, from the blocks around Todos Santos Plaza to the Ygnacio and Clayton Valley neighborhoods. We tear out pools and worn concrete, then build paver patios, driveways, retaining walls and artificial turf, with the city permit filed for you.
- Concord Permit Center filings handled
- CSLB License #1109419
Contra Costa County
The Largest City in the County, One Yard at a Time
Concord is the most populous city in Contra Costa County. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos and incorporated in 1905, it fills the valley floor north of Mount Diablo, with Pleasant Hill to the west, Walnut Creek to the south and Clayton to the southeast. Many homes here sit on flat, wide lots that suit a new patio or a lawn where a pool used to be.
Work inside city limits is permitted by the Building Division at the Permit Center on Parkside Drive, and applications go online through the Virtual Permit Center. Homes in nearby unincorporated pockets, such as Pacheco or Clyde, fall under Contra Costa County instead.
What we build here
One General Contractor From Demolition to the Finished Yard
Hiring a general contractor in Concord for a backyard means one crew for the breakout, the base and the new surface. We plan the permit around the scope, so pavers, turf or a wall go in on ground that was prepared for them.
Get A Free EstimateConcrete Tear-Out and New Slabs
Cracked driveways, sunken walks and old pool decks removed down to the base, then rebuilt in concrete or pavers.
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Paver Driveways and Patios in Town
Interlocking pavers for front drives and backyard patios, set on a compacted base with a restrained edge that holds its line.
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Retaining Walls for Valley Lots
Block walls that level a sloped side yard or hold a terrace, with drainage behind the wall and the permit when the backfill calls for one.
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Synthetic Turf Lawns, Concord
Old grass and soil removed, a drained and compacted base installed, and turf seamed and pinned for a lawn that skips the sprinklers.
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Fire Pits and Outdoor Rooms
Paver patios with a fire pit, seat walls or a pergola, built where the pool or a bare slab used to be.
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See the work
Short Clips of Our Crew in the Field
These clips were filmed on our jobs in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Hillsborough and Vacaville: a retaining wall, two pool demolitions and a pool turned into an outdoor living area. The same crew and machines take projects in Concord.
Watch On YouTubeWhy us
What Homeowners in Concord Get From One Licensed Crew
4.9★
Google rating from 45 reviews
1905
Year the city incorporated
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Workmanship warranty, in writing
A B License You Can Check
CSLB License #1109419 in the B General Building class, backed by an active contractor's bond.
Quote Within a Day of the Visit
We walk the yard, measure, and send a written estimate within 24 hours.
Virtual Permit Center Filing
We prepare and upload the application, then request each inspection online as the permit holder.
Workmanship Backed for a Year
A 1-year workmanship warranty from completion, spelled out in the contract.
Results
Yards Before and After Our Crew Finished
Slide across each photo to see real Cicarelli jobs from around the Bay Area. The same pool, gravel and hillside makeovers are available on any Concord lot.
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BeforeAfterOld Pool Spot, Now a Patio
Pool removal with a paver patio on top
BeforeAfterGravel Traded for Turf and Pavers
Low-water front yard
BeforeAfterA Slope Turned Into Usable Steps
Hillside steps with turf
How it works
How a Concord Yard Project Moves Forward
The same person answers your questions from the walk-through to the last inspection.
Start With A Free Estimate- Step 01
Walk-Through and Measurements
We look at access, slope, drainage and what is coming out before we price anything.
- Step 02
Written Scope and Estimate
A written quote lists the demolition, the base, the new surface and the permit.
- Step 03
Upload to the Permit Portal
The application and plans go to the city through the Virtual Permit Center.
- Step 04
Tear-Out and Base Prep
The pool, slab or lawn comes out, debris leaves the site and the base is compacted.
- Step 05
Next-Day Inspection Requests
We request each inspection online and have the crew on site when the inspector arrives.
- Step 06
Finished Surface and Warranty
Pavers, turf, a wall or a patio go in, with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Two Google Reviews, Quoted Exactly
Copied word for word from our Google Business Profile; the reviewers hired us on Bay Area jobs, not necessarily in this city.
Bay Cleaning CoPool removal
We recently hired Cicarelli Contractors to remove our old, unused pool, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From the start, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They walked us through the entire process, providing clear explanations and a fair estimate.
Igor Santiago Godinho e SilvaBackyard project
We had a good experience with the company, the team was professional and made us feel confident about it. The job was done on time. Definetely would recomend their services!
Cities Around Concord on Our Schedule
Neighbors on every side of the city, each with its own permit office.
Pleasant Hill
Shares Concord's western edge along Contra Costa Boulevard and the Iron Horse Trail. Yard permits there are issued by the City of Pleasant Hill Building Division.
Services in Pleasant Hill
Walnut Creek
Directly south along I-680 and Ygnacio Valley Road. A pool or wall project in Walnut Creek is permitted by that city, not by Concord.
Services in Walnut Creek
Martinez
The county seat, just northwest past the North Concord BART station. Martinez runs its own building permits for homes inside its limits.
Free estimate in Martinez
Pittsburg
Northeast past the former Naval Weapons Station land, toward Suisun Bay. Any yard permit there is a City of Pittsburg matter.
Free estimate in Pittsburg
Danville
Farther south down the I-680 corridor, past Walnut Creek and Alamo. The Town of Danville issues its own permits and publishes a pool demolition handout.
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Antioch
East along Highway 4, beyond Pittsburg, on the San Joaquin River. Antioch homeowners apply for permits with the City of Antioch.
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Benicia
Across the Carquinez Strait in Solano County, reached over the Benicia Bridge. Permits there come from the City of Benicia.
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Where Concord Sits Among Its Neighbors
The highlighted pin is Concord; the other dots are the nearby cities listed beside the map.
Concord, CALargest city in Contra Costa
Valley cities on this map
Permits
Permits and Inspections Inside Concord Limits
The City of Concord Building Division issues building permits from the Permit Center at 1950 Parkside Drive, and every application can be filed online through the Virtual Permit Center. Inspections are requested online by the permit holder, and Cicarelli Contractors handles both the filing and the inspection requests for your project.
What the city publishes about permits
- The Virtual Permit Center is open 24/7 to apply for a permit, check application and inspection status, and search permit history, per the city's Permit Center page.
- The city's Project Pal tool gives zoning information, shows which permits a project requires and estimates permit fees, per the Building Division page.
- Inspections must be requested by the permit holder and are scheduled for the next business day, and for contractor-installed work the contractor must be on site, per the Inspection Services page.
Comparing Concord with nearby cities? Start with our pool demolition permit guide.
Local guide
Hiring a General Contractor for Concord Yard Work
A pool removal, concrete or paver project in Concord, CA runs through the Building Division, which takes applications online and schedules inspections at the permit holder's request. As the licensed general contractor on the job, Cicarelli Contractors files the permit, removes the old surface and builds the new patio, driveway, wall or lawn.
Where do Concord homeowners file a permit application?
File it online through the Virtual Permit Center, which accepts building, engineering and planning applications around the clock. The city's Project Pal tool shows which permits a project needs and estimates the fees. Permit Center staff at 1950 Parkside Drive also help walk-in visitors during office hours, with no appointment needed.
When we are your contractor, we prepare the application and plans and upload them for you, so you do not have to learn the portal.
Should I ask the city before building a retaining wall in Concord?
Yes. Whether a wall needs a permit depends on its height and on what it holds back, such as a slope, a driveway or a patio. Before pricing a wall, we measure it on site and confirm the requirement with the Building Division at the Permit Center, so the design matches what the city expects.
Valley lots near the hills often have more grade change than they appear to, so the height is checked on site, not guessed from photos.
What happens during an inspection in Concord?
The permit holder requests it online, and it lands on the next business day in an AM or PM window. The permit card must be on site, and for contractor-installed work the contractor has to be there, not just the homeowner. If nobody is present, the city charges a re-inspection fee.
Our crew is on site for every inspection on our jobs. For the steps of breaking out and filling a pool, see our pool removal page.
| Topic | Concord |
|---|---|
| City permit office | Building Division, Permit Center, 1950 Parkside Drive |
| How to apply | Online through the Virtual Permit Center |
| Inspections | Requested online, next business day, AM or PM window |
| Retaining walls | Confirm with the Building Division before building |
Updated · By Athalyson Bernardo, Owner of Cicarelli Contractors
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FAQ
What Concord Residents Ask Us
Ready to Price a Concord Backyard?
Send photos or call us Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Answers to common questions are in our full FAQ.
Call (650) 404-7049Who issues building permits in Concord, CA?
The City of Concord Building Division, which works out of the Permit Center at 1950 Parkside Drive. Applications are filed online through the Virtual Permit Center. Addresses in unincorporated areas next to the city, such as Pacheco, are permitted by Contra Costa County instead, so we confirm the jurisdiction first.
How long does a contractor have to warranty his work in California?
It depends on the contract, so read the warranty section before you sign. Cicarelli Contractors writes a 1-year workmanship warranty from completion into every contract. California also has separate legal time limits for construction defect claims, and a lawyer is the right person to explain how they apply to a specific problem.
Can I refuse to pay a contractor for bad work?
Payments in California should follow the work actually completed, as listed in your contract, and the down payment is capped at 10 percent or 1,000 dollars, whichever is less. If work is defective, put the problem in writing and give the contractor a chance to fix it. You can also check the license and file a complaint on the CSLB website.
Does the contractor need to be there for a Concord inspection?
Yes. For contractor-installed work, the city requires the contractor to be on site for inspections, not only the homeowner, and the permit card must be available. If no one is present, a re-inspection fee is charged. Our crew attends every inspection on the jobs we run.
Can one company remove my pool and build the patio after it?
Yes. As a B General Building contractor, Cicarelli Contractors can break out the pool, backfill and compact the hole, and then build pavers, turf, a fire pit or a pergola on the same ground. One contract and one crew means nobody argues later about who prepared the base.
How do I set up an estimate visit for my yard?
Text a few photos of the yard to (650) 404-7049, or call, Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 5 pm. You can also enter your address and project notes in the free estimate form. After we visit and measure, a written quote follows within 24 hours.