Pool Removal in Vacaville
Pool removal in Vacaville, Fairfield and Vallejo like the Vacaville demolition in our video, with the city permit or a Solano County permit filed online.
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General Contractor in Solano County, CA
Cicarelli Contractors, a CSLB-licensed general contractor (License #1109419) based in Richmond, California, serves 6 cities in Solano County, 27 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
North Bay
Working in Solano County
Solano County starts just across the Carquinez Bridge from western Contra Costa. Vallejo is one of the closest cities to our Richmond base, and the crew also works in Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville and Dixon.
Pool removal, concrete removal and new paver driveways, patios and turf are the same jobs here as anywhere in the Bay Area; what changes is the permit office. For unincorporated addresses, permits go through the county's Building & Safety Services.
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Vacaville and Vallejo Pool Removal, Driveways and Turf
From Vallejo and Benicia to Fairfield, Vacaville and Dixon, we are the general contractor in Solano County that removes the pool or slab and builds the driveway, patio or lawn after it.
Get A Free EstimateConcrete Driveway Removal in Vallejo
Cracked concrete driveways and patios removed in Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield and Suisun City, with the base regraded and compacted.
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Paver Driveways in Vacaville and Vallejo
Charcoal, curved-border and large-format paver driveways for Solano County homes, installed by the crew that removed the old concrete.
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Retaining Walls, Benicia to Vacaville
Block retaining walls and seat walls for sloped Benicia lots and Vacaville backyards, with drainage behind the wall.
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Artificial Turf in Vacaville
Artificial turf installation in Vacaville and Fairfield, built on a drained base to handle Solano summer heat without a sprinkler.
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Pool-to-Patio Makeovers in Solano
Patios, pergolas and lounge areas where the pool used to be, like the full makeover in our Vacaville video.
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Filmed in Solano
Pool Demolition and Backyard Makeover Filmed in Vacaville
Two of our clips were filmed in Vacaville, in Solano County: a pool demolition and a full makeover from unused pool to outdoor living. The others come from Fremont and Walnut Creek.
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Why Solano County Homeowners Trust Cicarelli Contractors
4.9★
Rating across 45 reviews
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Solano County cities
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Vacaville job videos
Licensed, Bonded Contractor
B General Building License #1109419 from the California CSLB.
Quote in One Business Day
We visit and send a written estimate within 24 hours.
Fee Estimate First
For county permits, we ask Building & Safety for a fee estimate before applying.
Coverage After Completion
1 year from completion, written into your contract.
Results
From Unused Pool to Usable Yard: Solano-Style Results
Slide each photo to compare. Like our Vacaville makeover, these real projects turn pool sites and bare yards into outdoor living space.
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BeforeAfterExcavated Pool, New Lawn
Pool removal and turf
BeforeAfterBare Yard, Finished Look
Turf and pavers
BeforeAfterPatio in the Pool's Place
Paver patio
Solano process
The Solano County Project Timeline, Explained
City permits in Vallejo or Fairfield, or county permits online. Either way, this is the order we follow.
Start With A Free Estimate- Step 01
Home Visit
We inspect the pool, driveway or yard and check whether the address is in a city.
- Step 02
Quote and Fee Estimate
Your written quote in 24 hours, with a county fee estimate requested when needed.
- Step 03
Online Application
We apply online to Solano County or through Vallejo's eTRAKiT portal.
- Step 04
Plan Review and Permit
Plans are reviewed after the plan review fee; the permit issues once fees are paid.
- Step 05
Demolition and Build
Removal, compacted fill and the new driveway, patio or turf.
- Step 06
Inspection and Warranty
County or city inspection, then a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Google reviews to read before hiring in Solano County
Two of our Google reviews, word for word, picked for Solano County homeowners comparing contractors.
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.
Gloria McLaughlinFinished in 4 days
Very professional. It was explained what was going to be done.
They were done in 4 days. Other companies gave us a time limit of 2 weeks. Hard workers. We will use this company again. We need more work done.
Solano County cities we serve
Cities with their own page are linked; the rest are served too.
Vallejo
The second largest city in the North Bay, on San Pablo Bay across the Carquinez Bridge from our side of the Bay. Population 126,090.
Services in Vallejo
Benicia
A city on the north bank of the Carquinez Strait, across from Martinez, and California's capital from 1853 to 1854. Population 27,131.
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Fairfield
The Solano county seat, founded in 1856 by clipper ship captain Robert Waterman, between the Bay Area and Sacramento.
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Suisun City
A waterfront city next to Fairfield, on the Suisun Slough, whose name comes from the Patwin for "where the west wind blows". Population 29,518.
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Vacaville
The third-largest city in Solano County, founded in 1851 on the edge of the Sacramento Valley, 55 miles from San Francisco. Population 102,386.
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Dixon
A northeastern Solano County city about 23 miles from Sacramento, near Vacaville and Davis, with a hot, dry summer. Population 18,988.
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Permits
Building permits in Solano County
In Solano County, the city where the home sits issues the building or demolition permit. Homes in unincorporated areas get it from the county instead, through Solano County Building & Safety Services. Each office sets its own fees, plans and inspections, and Cicarelli Contractors pulls the permit and schedules every inspection.
Local rules in Solano County
- Solano County Building & Safety Services, part of the Department of Resource Management, requires all building permit applications for unincorporated areas to be submitted online.
- For county permits, Solano County requires every building permit application to be submitted online, reviews the plans after the plan review fee is paid, gives fee estimates by email and inspects the work once construction begins, according to its building permit steps. Vallejo runs its own eTRAKiT permit portal for applying for and searching city permits.
Compare Solano County with other Bay Area cities in our pool demolition permit guide.
Local guide
Pool removal and backyard projects in Solano County: what to know
A pool removal or backyard project in Solano County starts with one question: who issues the permit. Across the 6 cities we serve in Solano County, the city building department issues it; in unincorporated areas, Solano County Building & Safety Services 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 Solano County?
It depends on plan review. For county permits, Solano County takes every application online, reviews the plans after the plan review fee is paid, issues the permit once fees are paid and then inspects the work. Vallejo runs its own eTRAKiT portal for city permits.
For a job in Vallejo, Benicia and Fairfield, 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 Solano County Building & Safety Services site for current processing notes.
Do you need a permit to fill in a pool in Solano County?
Yes. Treat filling a pool as a demolition that needs a permit. In Vallejo, Fairfield or another city, apply to that city; in unincorporated Solano County, apply online to Building & Safety Services, which reviews the plans before issuing the permit.
Keep the permit and the final inspection with your house records in Vallejo and Benicia; buyers and future contractors ask for them. More on the pool removal page.
What can you build after a pool removal in Solano County?
In Solano County, a removed pool often becomes turf, a paver patio or a wider driveway. Anything structural, such as an ADU or deck footings, needs a full removal with compacted fill, and county plans are reviewed online before the permit is issued.
| Where | Rule |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Solano County | Apply online; plans reviewed after the plan review fee is paid |
| Fees | Fee estimate by email from Building & Safety Services before you apply |
| Vallejo | City permits through its eTRAKiT portal |
Ask Solano County Building & Safety for a fee estimate by email before applying, so the permit cost is part of your budget. 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
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FAQ
Solano County questions
Planning a project in Solano County?
Share your Solano 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 Solano County?
Yes. Cicarelli Contractors works in 6 cities in Solano County, including Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville and Dixon. 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 Solano 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 Solano County, ask for the license number and look it up on the CSLB website.
How do I apply for a building permit in Solano County?
In unincorporated Solano County, register and apply online with Building & Safety Services, which reviews the plans, issues the permit after fees are paid and inspects the work. In Vallejo, use the city's eTRAKiT portal. Cicarelli Contractors prepares the application, pulls the permit and schedules each inspection.
How long does a pool removal take in Solano County?
It depends on plan review. For county permits, Solano County reviews the plans after the plan review fee is paid, issues the permit once the remaining fees are paid and then inspects the work. Asking for a fee estimate by email before applying keeps the first step quick.
How do I get a permit fee estimate in Solano County?
For a county permit, email Solano County Building & Safety Services at building@solanocounty.gov and ask for a fee estimate before you apply. Fees vary by project type, plan review fees are paid when you submit online, and the permit is issued once the remaining permit fees are paid.
How do I get a free estimate in Solano County?
Send photos of your yard and your address in Vallejo, Benicia and Fairfield or anywhere else in Solano 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.