Cicarelli Contractors, a CSLB-licensed general contractor (License #1109419) based in Richmond, California, serves 7 cities in Sonoma County, 40 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.
North Bay
Sonoma County is the northern edge of our service area, from Petaluma and Rohnert Park to Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg and the city of Sonoma. Public permit records on BuildZoom list a Cicarelli pool demolition in Glen Ellen.
Larger lots and rural parcels are common here, which means more unincorporated addresses. For those, the permit comes from the county, through Permit Sonoma, rather than a city building department.
Sonoma County services
Homeowners looking for pavers in Santa Rosa or a general contractor in Sonoma County get one crew for removal and rebuild, with the permit kept active through every inspection.
Get A Free EstimatePool removal in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Windsor with the city permit, or Permit Sonoma for unincorporated areas, and the inspections that keep it valid.
Learn more about pool removal in santa rosa and petaluma
Concrete contractor work across Sonoma County: slabs, patios and driveways removed, debris recycled where possible, base ready for pavers or turf.
Learn more about concrete removal, rohnert park to healdsburg
Paver installation in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Sebastopol for patios, driveways and paths, from a general contractor that also handles the demolition.
Learn more about pavers in santa rosa
Block walls and planters for sloped yards in Healdsburg, Sonoma and the hills around Santa Rosa, with drainage built behind them.
Learn more about retaining walls in sonoma county
Artificial turf installation in Santa Rosa and Petaluma: a drained base and turf that skips summer watering in North Bay heat.
Learn more about artificial turf in santa rosa
Round fire pits, cedar pergolas and seat walls for Sonoma County evenings, built by the general contractor that cleared the yard.
Learn more about fire pits and pergolas, sonoma county
Watch the crew
From a full Vacaville backyard makeover to pool demolitions and a retaining wall, these clips show the work we bring north to Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Healdsburg.
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Sonoma County cities
Months to start, per Permit Sonoma
General Building License #1109419 (B), active, with a contractor's bond.
Site visit first, written estimate the next day.
Permit Sonoma requires an approved inspection at least every 12 months; we keep the schedule on track.
1 year of workmanship coverage from completion.
Transformations
Slide to compare real Cicarelli jobs. The pool-to-patio and turf makeovers match what Sonoma County clients ask for most.
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Sonoma steps
Permit Sonoma sets clear time limits. These steps keep your project and its permit moving.
Start With A Free EstimateWe look at the pool, slab or yard and whether the address is in a city or unincorporated.
A written quote within 24 hours and the right permit office: your city or Permit Sonoma.
Work starts well inside the 12-month window after issuance.
Demolition, debris recycling and compacted fill.
An approved inspection at least every 12 months keeps the permit valid until the end.
Pavers, turf or a patio, plus a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Two of our Google reviews, word for word, picked for Sonoma County homeowners comparing contractors.
I recently hired Cicarelli Contractors for demolition of my swimming pool. From our initial discussion to our final completion Athalyson and his crew were true professionals. Our pool is on a hill with limited access. His crew was able to get their equipment in place for the demolition and wheelbarrow fill dirt up hill. Some of those days had 90+ temps.
I was consistently impressed with the quality and professionalism of his crew. His crews seemed to always have a smile. The project was completed in a timely manner. His crew were consistently courteous and respectful of my property and maintained a clean work environment, restoring the site to its original condition.
I highly recommend Cicarelli Contractors for any construction needs. Their commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction is commendable.
I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Cicarelli again!
I hired Cicarelli contractor for the demolition of my swimming pool. From the initial consultation through to the final walk through. I was consistently impressed with the quality of their service. Athalyson demonstrated exceptional responsiveness to my inquiries and concerns. The project was completed according to the agreed timeline. Any unforseen issues were addressed promptly and efficiently. The team exhibited a high degree of professionalism throughout the project. They were consistently courteous and respectful of my property. They diligently maintained a clean work environment, restoring the site to its original condition daily. Always on time.
I highly recommend Cicarelli contractors for any construction needs. Their commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction is commendable. Furthermore, he can give you a significant discount, making their services even more valuable.
We serve every area listed here; dedicated pages are on the way.
The Sonoma county seat and largest city in California Wine Country, the fifth most populous city in the Bay Area. Population 178,127.
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A North Bay city on the Petaluma River, named after the Miwok village of Peta Luuma, with a historic downtown. Population 59,776.
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An early planned city about 50 miles north of San Francisco, next to Sonoma State University. Population 44,390.
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A west county city once known for plums and apples, now home to The Barlow market district. Population 7,521.
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A Russian River city where the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River wine valleys meet, incorporated in 1867. Population 11,340.
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A town nine miles north of Santa Rosa and 63 miles north of San Francisco. Population 26,344.
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The center of the Sonoma Valley wine region, a historic city around its plaza and city hall. Population 10,739.
Free estimate in SonomaThe 7 cities we serve in Sonoma County. Tap a pin or a name for details.
Permits
In Sonoma County, the city where the home sits issues the building or demolition permit. Homes in unincorporated areas get it from the county instead, through Permit Sonoma. Each office sets its own fees, plans and inspections, and Cicarelli Contractors pulls the permit and schedules every inspection.
Compare Sonoma County with other Bay Area cities in our pool demolition permit guide.
Local guide
A pool removal or backyard project in Sonoma County starts with one question: who issues the permit. Across the 7 cities we serve in Sonoma County, the city building department issues it; in unincorporated areas, Permit Sonoma 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.
Getting the permit is only the start. Under Permit Sonoma policy, an issued permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 12 months, and it stays valid only with at least one approved inspection every 12 months. Extensions run up to 180 days at a time.
For a job in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Rohnert Park, 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 Permit Sonoma site for current processing notes.
Yes. Treat filling a pool as a demolition that needs a permit. Inside a city such as Santa Rosa or Petaluma, apply to that city; in unincorporated Sonoma County, apply to Permit Sonoma, which also tracks construction and demolition debris for waste diversion.
Keep the permit and the final inspection with your house records in Santa Rosa and Petaluma; buyers and future contractors ask for them. More on the pool removal page.
Turf, a lawn or a paver patio can follow a pool removal in Sonoma County, and an ADU, addition or deck footings need a full removal with compacted fill. Keep the permit active with an approved inspection at least every 12 months until the new work is finished.
| Where | Rule |
|---|---|
| Permit Sonoma, start of work | An issued permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 12 months |
| Permit Sonoma, during work | At least one approved inspection every 12 months keeps the permit valid |
| Permit Sonoma, extensions | Up to 180 days per extension, requested in writing before expiration |
Keep the permit active with inspections every 12 months, or it expires under Permit Sonoma policy before the project is done. 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
FAQ
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Call (650) 404-7049Yes. Cicarelli Contractors works in 7 cities in Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Healdsburg and Windsor. 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.
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 Sonoma County, ask for the license number and look it up on the CSLB website.
In unincorporated Sonoma County, apply to Permit Sonoma online or at its Permit Center in Santa Rosa. Once issued, the permit must see work start within 12 months and an approved inspection at least every 12 months. Cicarelli Contractors prepares the application, pulls the permit and keeps the inspections on schedule.
It depends on the pool, the access and the permit schedule. Under Permit Sonoma policy, work has to start within 12 months of issuance and the permit needs an approved inspection at least every 12 months, so a phased project, such as removal now and a patio later, has to keep inspections moving.
An issued permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 12 months. Once work starts, the permit stays valid as long as it gets at least one approved inspection every 12 months, and each approved inspection extends it a year. Extensions of up to 180 days can be requested in writing.
Send photos of your yard and your address in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Rohnert Park or anywhere else in Sonoma 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.
