Pool Removal in Napa
Pool removal in Napa, American Canyon and up the valley to Calistoga, with the permit filed online through NapaON or the county Online Permit Center.
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General Contractor in Napa County, CA
Cicarelli Contractors, a CSLB-licensed general contractor (License #1109419) based in Richmond, California, serves 5 cities in Napa County, 25 miles from our base, with pool removal, demolition, excavation, pavers, retaining walls and artificial turf. We pull the permits and send a written quote within 24 hours.
- Permits and inspections handled
- CSLB License #1109419
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Working in Napa County
Napa County runs up the valley from American Canyon and the city of Napa to Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. It is a short drive from our Richmond base across the Carquinez Strait.
The crew builds patios, outdoor fireplaces, pergolas and pool decks, and removes old pools and concrete, from American Canyon to Calistoga. Unincorporated parcels get their permits from the county Building Division, which moved every building permit submittal online.
Napa Valley services
Napa County Pool Removal, Patios and Pool Decks
As a general contractor in Napa County, we remove old pools and concrete and build patios, decks and fireplaces, with permits filed online through the county or the city of Napa.
Get A Free EstimateConcrete and Pool Deck Removal, Napa County
Old patios and pool decks removed and hauled away, then a compacted base ready for pavers, turf or a new deck.
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Pavers and Pool Decks in Napa
Paver patios and pool decks for homes in Napa, Yountville and St. Helena, laid on a compacted base and quoted in writing within 24 hours.
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Retaining Walls for Valley Yards
Retaining walls and raised planters that shape sloped Napa Valley lots and hold back soil around patios.
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Artificial Turf in Napa County
Artificial turf that needs no summer watering, installed over a drained base for Napa and American Canyon yards.
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Outdoor Fireplaces in Wine Country
Covered pavilions, outdoor fireplaces and pergolas for Napa County homes, permitted under the codes in effect for your application date.
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Backyard Makeover and Pool Demolition Clips for Napa Valley Homes
The Vacaville makeover shows what an unused pool can become; the other clips follow pool demolitions in Vacaville, San Ramon and Fremont. The same crew serves American Canyon to Calistoga.
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Why Napa County Homeowners Choose Cicarelli Contractors
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Napa County cities
2025
California codes for 2026 permits
Licensed State Contractor
CSLB License #1109419 in the B General Building class, bonded.
Written Estimate Next Day
A free visit, then your written estimate within 24 hours.
Online Permits Handled
We prepare the digital submittal for the county Online Permit Center or NapaON.
1-Year Workmanship Warranty
Part of the written contract on every Napa County job.
Before and after
Wine Country Ready: Real Before and After Projects
Drag each slider. These Cicarelli projects show the pool-to-patio and turf work we build for Napa Valley homes.
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BeforeAfterGazebo Where the Pool Was
Burlingame · Turf, pavers, gazebo
BeforeAfterFrom Dirt to Paver Patio
Paver patio over the old pool
BeforeAfterFront Yard in Turf
Turf and stepping stones
Napa process
Your Napa County Project From First Call to Final
Napa permits are filed online. Here is how we move your project from the first call to the final inspection.
Start With A Free Estimate- Step 01
First Visit
We see the pool or patio and plan access through valley lots and driveways.
- Step 02
Quote and Code Check
A written quote within 24 hours, under the codes that apply to your permit date.
- Step 03
Online Submittal
We file through the county Online Permit Center or the city's NapaON system.
- Step 04
Demolition and Base
Removal, haul-off and a compacted base ready for new work.
- Step 05
Patio, Deck or Fireplace
The new outdoor space is built and the site cleaned.
- Step 06
Final and Warranty
Inspection sign-off and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Google reviews to read before hiring in Napa County
Two of our Google reviews, word for word, picked for Napa County homeowners comparing contractors.
Tania Llaujel RodriguezBackyard & front yard pavers
We are extremely happy with the job performed in my backyard. And my front yard It was done very fast and the quality of the job is excellent. Highly recommended because you have a great service at a reasonable price.
Andy LiPool demolition
Cicarelli just completed our pool demolition job promptly and professionally. I was very pleased that he was able to start so quickly. And I would recommend him. It was very convenient for me that he was able to text me updates and send me photos along the way of the work done. Super for the great work completed!
Napa County cities we serve
We serve every area listed here; dedicated pages are on the way.
Napa
The Napa county seat and largest city in the valley, on the Napa River, known for wineries and restaurants. About 77,000 residents (2024 estimate).
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American Canyon
A city in southern Napa County, once called Napa Junction, about 35 miles northeast of San Francisco. Population 21,837.
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Calistoga
A Napa Valley town founded in 1868 around its hot springs, at the northern end of the valley. Population 5,228.
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St. Helena
A small Napa Valley city along Main Street and Highway 29, surrounded by vineyards and historic wineries. Population 5,430.
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Yountville
A Napa Valley town known for its wineries and restaurants, home to the Veterans Home of California. Population 3,436.
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Map of Napa County
The 5 cities we serve in Napa County. Tap a pin or a name for details.
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Napa County cities on the map
Permits
Building permits in Napa County
In Napa County, the city where the home sits issues the building or demolition permit. Homes in unincorporated areas get it from the county instead, through Napa County Building Division. Each office sets its own fees, plans and inspections, and Cicarelli Contractors pulls the permit and schedules every inspection.
Local rules in Napa County
- Since January 1, 2024, all building permit submittals in unincorporated Napa County are handled digitally through the Online Permit Center, according to the county Building Division.
- In the city of Napa, the Building Division takes permit applications and plans and schedules inspections online through NapaON, and permits applied for on or after January 1, 2026 follow the 2025 California codes.
Compare Napa County with other Bay Area cities in our pool demolition permit guide.
Local guide
Pool removal and backyard projects in Napa County: what to know
A pool removal or backyard project in Napa County starts with one question: who issues the permit. Across the 5 cities we serve in Napa County, the city building department issues it; in unincorporated areas, Napa County Building Division does. Cicarelli Contractors, a CSLB-licensed general contractor based in Richmond, pulls the permit, schedules the inspections, removes the pool or concrete and builds what comes next with the same crew.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Napa County?
It depends on the office. Since January 1, 2024, unincorporated Napa County takes every building permit submittal online, and the city of Napa uses NapaON for applications, plans and inspections. Permits applied for on or after January 1, 2026 follow the 2025 California codes.
For a job in Napa, American Canyon and Calistoga, the written estimate from Cicarelli Contractors lists the permit, the inspections and the order of the work, and the crew sends photo updates while it is underway. See the official Napa County Building Division site for current processing notes.
Do you need a permit to fill in a pool in Napa County?
Yes. Treat filling a pool as a demolition that needs a permit. In the city of Napa, apply through NapaON; in unincorporated areas, apply online to the Napa County Building Division. Cicarelli Contractors prepares the application and pulls the permit.
Keep the permit and the final inspection with your house records in Napa and American Canyon; buyers and future contractors ask for them. More on the pool removal page.
What can you build after a pool removal in Napa County?
In Napa County, the old pool area often becomes a patio, an artificial turf lawn or a spot for an outdoor fireplace. Anything structural needs a full removal with compacted fill, and permits applied for in 2026 or later follow the 2025 California codes.
| Where | Rule |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Napa County | Every building permit submittal goes through the Online Permit Center (since Jan 1, 2024) |
| City of Napa | Applications, plans and inspections through NapaON |
| Codes | Permits applied for on or after Jan 1, 2026 follow the 2025 California codes |
New work over an old pool follows the 2025 California codes when the permit is applied for in 2026 or later. Compare full pool removal, artificial turf and paver patios, or read what you can build after a partial removal.
Updated · By Athalyson Bernardo, Owner of Cicarelli Contractors
Guides for Napa County homeowners
FAQ
Napa County questions
Planning a project in Napa County?
Share your Napa County address by phone or text, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, or browse the full FAQ.
Call (650) 404-7049Does Cicarelli Contractors work in all of Napa County?
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors works in 5 cities in Napa County, including Napa, American Canyon, Calistoga, St. Helena and Yountville. Unincorporated communities in the county can usually be confirmed with a quick call. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate and a written quote within 24 hours.
Do you need a licensed contractor for pool demolition in Napa County?
Yes. California's Contractors State License Board licenses this work under classifications such as B General Building, C-21 Building Moving and Demolition and C-53 Swimming Pool. Cicarelli Contractors holds B license #1109419. Before you hire anyone in Napa County, ask for the license number and look it up on the CSLB website.
How do I apply for a building permit in Napa County?
In unincorporated Napa County, every building permit submittal goes through the county's Online Permit Center, required since January 1, 2024. In the city of Napa, apply through NapaON, the city's online system for permits, plans and inspections. Cicarelli Contractors prepares the application, pulls the permit and schedules the inspections.
How long does a pool removal take in Napa County?
It depends on the pool, the access and the online permit review. In unincorporated Napa County every submittal goes through the Online Permit Center, and in the city of Napa through NapaON. Permits applied for in 2026 or later are reviewed under the 2025 California codes.
Is the Napa County building permit process online?
Yes. Since January 1, 2024, every building permit submittal in unincorporated Napa County goes through the county's Online Permit Center, where you can apply, check status and schedule inspections. The city of Napa runs its own system, NapaON, for applications, plans and inspections inside city limits.
How do I get a free estimate in Napa County?
Send photos of your yard and your address in Napa, American Canyon and Calistoga or anywhere else in Napa County through the free estimate form, or call or text (650) 404-7049. Cicarelli Contractors visits, measures the work and sends a written quote within 24 hours that lists the work, the permit and the schedule.