Fremont Pool Demolition, Filmed Here
The same kind of job you can watch in our video from town: drain, break out, haul off and compact, under a city building permit.
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Fremont Pool Demolition, Concrete and Paver Contractor
One of the pool demolitions on our YouTube channel was filmed in Fremont, and Cicarelli Contractors (CSLB #1109419) serves the whole city, from Niles and Centerville to Irvington, Mission San Jose and Warm Springs. We remove pools and concrete, build pavers, retaining walls and turf, and submit the permit through Citizen Access.
- Fremont Citizen Access permits filed
- CSLB License #1109419
Alameda County
Five Old Towns, One City Permit System
The city was incorporated on January 23, 1956, when Mission San José, Centerville, Niles, Irvington and Warm Springs joined together. The old names live on as districts, with Mission Peak rising behind them. Our crew knows the streets: one of our filmed pool demolitions took place in town.
Permits for every district come from the city through Citizen Access, its online permitting portal. Older houses add a step: a property 50 years or older needs a historic evaluation before a demolition or exterior permit is issued.
Services across the five districts
From Pool Breakout to New Pavers, One Crew
Searching for a general contractor in Fremont for the yard? We remove what is there, rebuild the base and install the new surface, with the city record opened before work begins.
Get A Free EstimateDriveway and Slab Replacement
Old concrete broken out and hauled away, the subgrade compacted, and new concrete or pavers set to drain away from the house.
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Paver Patios From Niles to Warm Springs
Patios, front walks and driveways in concrete pavers, built on a graded, compacted base with a firm edge restraint.
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Retaining Walls for Sloped Lots
Block walls for yards that climb toward the hills, with drainage behind the wall and the city permit when the design calls for one.
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Turf That Skips the Mowing
Artificial turf over a drained base, a common pick where the pool used to be or where a lawn struggles in summer.
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Outdoor Kitchens and Pergolas
Covered patios, kitchens and pergolas that put the cleared yard to use once the demolition is done.
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Filmed in Fremont
A Pool Demolition We Recorded in Town
The first clip follows our crew on a pool demolition in Fremont. The others show the same team removing pools in San Ramon and Vacaville and building a retaining wall in Walnut Creek.
Watch On YouTubeWhy homeowners call us
Reasons to Put Our Crew on Your Fremont Project
4.9★
Average of 45 Google reviews
1956
Year the five towns merged
50yrs
Home age that triggers a historic check
B License Plus Active Bond
A B General Building license, #1109419, with an active bond on file with the CSLB.
Estimate After One Visit
The written, itemized estimate arrives within 24 hours of the site visit.
Citizen Access Handled
We open the record, upload the plans and schedule inspections online or on the city line.
Twelve Months of Workmanship Cover
Every job carries a 1-year workmanship warranty, written into the contract.
Before and after
Yard Changes You Can Slide Through
Three real Cicarelli projects from the Bay Area, shown with a drag slider. Homes across the five districts can get the same pool-to-patio and turf work.
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BeforeAfterFrom Swimming Pool to Shaded Gazebo
Burlingame · Pool removal, pavers and turf
BeforeAfterPavers Over the Old Pool Area
Paver patio after pool removal
BeforeAfterHillside Steps and Turf
Steps and turf on a sloped yard
The local process
Six Steps From Site Visit to Permit Final
One contact person, with every step tracked in the city record.
Start With A Free Estimate- Step 01
Site Walk and Measurements
We look at the pool or slab, the access and the slope of the yard.
- Step 02
Itemized Proposal
A written estimate listing the work, the permit and the sequence.
- Step 03
Citizen Access Submittal
We create the record and upload the plans in the format the city requires.
- Step 04
Historic Check if Needed
Properties 50 years or older get the city's historic evaluation before demolition.
- Step 05
Demolition and Compaction
The shell or slab comes out, debris is hauled off and the fill is compacted.
- Step 06
Inspections, Then the New Surface
Inspections booked online or by phone, then pavers, turf or a patio go in.
Word-for-Word Reviews From Google
Two Google reviews copied exactly as written. They come from Bay Area homeowners and do not say where each reviewer lives.
Dave "Davie"Fiberglass pool removal · Permit & compaction report
Ciccarelli demoed and filled our fiberglass pool very quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend them if you are looking to fill in your pool. They handled the city permit process for demo and provided an engineering compaction report. The cost was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received.
Belis EtemPool demolition
Bernard completed our pool demolition job promptly and professionally. I was very pleased that he was able to start so quickly as I had a deadline to meet. I would recommend him. It was especially convenient for me that he was able to text me updates and send me photos along the way as I handled the job remotely. Thank you, Bernard!
Where the Tri-City Area Meets the South Bay
Seven neighbors from Newark to Sunnyvale; each one issues its own permits.
Newark
Almost completely surrounded by Fremont, on the bay side of I-880. Despite the shared borders, permits come from the City of Newark.
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Union City
The northern partner in the Tri-City Area, on the way to Hayward. Union City issues its own building permits.
Free estimate in Union City
Hayward
North past Union City, the next large city up the East Bay shore. Permits there go through the City of Hayward.
Free estimate in Hayward
Pleasanton
East over the hills by way of I-680 and the Sunol Grade, in the Tri-Valley. Permits there are issued by the City of Pleasanton, not by Fremont.
Free estimate in Pleasanton
Milpitas
South across the county line in Santa Clara County, where I-680 and I-880 continue toward San Jose. Milpitas has its own building division.
Free estimate in Milpitas
San Jose
The South Bay's largest city, past Milpitas. It handles permits through SJPermits.org and requires one for retaining walls over 2 feet.
Services in San Jose
Sunnyvale
Around the southern tip of the bay in Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale permits are issued by the city, not the county.
Free estimate in Sunnyvale
Mission Peak Country and the Cities Around It
Our Richmond base appears as the HQ pin to the north; dots mark the city and the neighbors described above.
Fremont, CAPool demolition filmed here
South Bay-side pins
Permits
Getting a Fremont Building Permit Through Citizen Access
The City of Fremont takes planning, building and engineering applications through Citizen Access, its online portal, once you create an account. Structure demolitions and pool or spa installs use the general building permit, and every permit needs an inspection before it is finalized. Cicarelli Contractors opens the record, uploads the plans and books inspections.
Fremont rules we work by
- Applicants create a Citizen Access account, choose "Submit an Application" and upload the required plans, while Residential Express Permits are issued automatically, per the city's apply for permit page.
- The general building permit covers residential alterations, pool and spa installs and the demolition of structures, and properties 50 years or older need a Historic Evaluation Request before any demolition permit, per the permit types page.
- All permits require an inspection; building inspections are scheduled online in Citizen Access or on the 24-hour line at 510-494-4885, with a 2:00 pm cutoff the business day before, per the inspections page.
Fremont homeowners comparing options can read our pool demolition permit guide for nearby cities.
Local guide
Fremont Pool Removal and Hardscape: A Permit Primer
Hiring a general contractor in Fremont, CA for a pool or concrete job means working inside the city's Citizen Access system, from the first upload to the final inspection. Cicarelli Contractors prepares that record, removes the pool or slab and builds the patio, driveway or lawn that follows.
What are the steps to file a building permit in Fremont?
Create an account at Fremont.gov/CitizenAccess, log in, choose Submit an Application and pick the building record type, then upload plans that meet the city's electronic format rules. Staff check the submittal, route it for plan review and assign a Team Lead as your contact until the permit is issued.
The Development Services Center is at 39550 Liberty Street, (510) 494-4443. We handle the account, the forms and the uploads for pool, concrete and hardscape projects.
Does an older Fremont home need a historic review before demolition?
Yes, when the property is 50 years or older. The city requires a Historic Evaluation Request before it issues any permit for demolition, relocation or exterior modifications on those properties. Check the year the house was built before you plan to remove a pool, a garage or an old patio cover.
Because the review is tied to the property, it can come up on a pool demolition too. We confirm it with city staff early so it does not hold up the permit.
What happens during a pool demolition in Fremont?
It is filed online as a building permit, the record type the city uses for demolishing structures. The pool is drained, the walls and floor are broken out or removed, debris is hauled away, and the hole is backfilled and compacted, with each inspection booked through Citizen Access or the city's phone line.
Our video from town shows these stages on a real job. To compare partial and full removal, see our pool removal page.
| Topic | Fremont |
|---|---|
| City permit office | Development Services Center, 39550 Liberty Street |
| How to apply | Online through Citizen Access, after creating an account |
| Inspections | Citizen Access or 510-494-4885, 24 hours a day |
| Older properties | Historic evaluation at 50+ years, before demolition |
Updated · By Athalyson Bernardo, Owner of Cicarelli Contractors
Further Reading Before a Fremont Project
FAQ
Fremont Questions, Answered Plainly
Thinking About a Fremont Yard?
Call or text Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, to book a visit anywhere from Niles to Warm Springs, or browse the full FAQ.
Call (650) 404-7049Have you worked in Fremont before?
Yes. One of the pool demolitions on our YouTube channel was filmed in Fremont, and it shows our crew draining, breaking out and hauling away a pool. We hold CSLB License #1109419 and give every homeowner in town a free, written estimate after measuring the site.
What qualifies someone as a general contractor in California?
A general building contractor holds a B license from the Contractors State License Board, which requires proven experience, passing exams and a bond. The license lets one company take on projects that combine two or more unrelated building trades. You can check any license number on the CSLB website.
Can I schedule a Fremont inspection myself?
Yes. The city says anyone can schedule a building inspection online through Citizen Access, and the automated line at 510-494-4885 takes requests around the clock. Requests made by 2:00 pm the business day before get a next-day slot. On our jobs, we book every inspection for you.
Do Fremont homes need a permit to demolish a pool?
Yes. The general building permit is the record the city uses for demolishing structures, and it is applied for online through Citizen Access. If the property is 50 years or older, a Historic Evaluation Request comes first. Once the permit is issued, the work needs inspections before it can be finalized.
Should I hire a landscaper or a general contractor for a backyard redo?
If the job involves demolition, concrete, a pool or a retaining wall, a licensed general contractor can handle the permit and the heavy work in one contract. Planting-only jobs suit a landscaper. Many yards need both: we do the breakout, base and hardscape, and the planting can follow.
How quickly can I get a written estimate?
Send your address and a few photos through the free estimate form, or call or text (650) 404-7049, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. After we visit and measure, the written estimate arrives within 24 hours. It is free, with no obligation to hire us.