Above-ground pool projects,
built right.
Installation, liner replacement, and demolition for above-ground pools across Vermont. These are one-time capital projects, quoted individually after a site visit — no flat-rate ladder, no packages forced to fit. Starting prices below reflect the floor for the smallest standard scope; every quote is custom.
Starting prices, then a real quote.
Above-ground pool work has too many variables for flat pricing — pool size, site conditions, leveling, access, electrical, and disposal all move the number. Every project starts with a free phone consult, then a site visit, then a written proposal you can hold us to.
AG Pool Installation
Full assembly of a new above-ground pool kit on a prepared base. You buy the pool, liner, pump, and filter; we install everything to manufacturer spec and bring the system online.
For the smallest standard round (15′–18′), level site within 25 mi of Waterbury. Final price quoted after site visit.
- Site walk and base prep (mason sand, plate-compacted)
- Standard leveling (up to 12″ out of level)
- Patio blocks under each upright
- Wall, frame, coping & liner assembly to manufacturer spec
- Skimmer, return, pump & filter hookup (parts customer-supplied)
- Initial fill guidance and pump prime
- One-year workmanship guarantee on assembly
AG Liner Replacement
Remove and dispose of an old liner, install a new one to manufacturer spec, and bring the pool back online. You purchase the liner; we install. Wall foam and floor pad add-ons available.
For a 24′ round overlap or J-hook liner, customer-supplied, within 25 mi of Waterbury. Larger pools, beaded liners & deeper-middle bowls quoted separately.
- Drain final inches and remove old liner
- Bag old liner curbside for trash/recycle
- Floor pad install at no charge if customer provides
- New liner install with vacuum-pull to minimize wrinkles
- Reconnect skimmer faceplate, returns & lights
- Initial fill guidance and pump prime
- One-year workmanship guarantee on installation
AG Pool Demolition
Full teardown and haul-away of an existing above-ground pool. Steel and aluminum diverted to a Vermont salvage yard at no cost (per Vermont Act 175); other materials disposed of at a permitted C&D facility, fees passed through at cost.
For a small round pool with normal access, within 25 mi of Waterbury. Decks, fences, concrete pads & backfill quoted separately.
- Drain final inches (you run the pump in advance)
- Dismantle frame, wall, liner, skimmer & return
- Sort steel walls & aluminum rails for salvage diversion
- Haul liner vinyl & plastics to permitted C&D facility
- Disposal fees passed through at documented cost
- Site brushed flat after teardown
Starting prices reflect the labor floor for the smallest standard size, base scope, and core service area within 25 mi of Waterbury, VT. Larger pools, sloped sites, complex access, and add-ons (wall foam, deck removal, electrical disconnect, backfill) adjust the quote. Travel beyond the core area is a small pass-through line item; we’ll show it on the proposal.
No surprise charges — everything is quoted up front.
These are the items that commonly add cost to a project — they’re always priced separately and always shown on the written proposal before any work begins. If something unexpected comes up on-site, we stop and call.
Common Add-Ons
- Pool kit, liner, pump, filter & ladder (you purchase)
- Electrical work for pump/heater (Vermont-licensed electrician)
- Sloped-lot leveling beyond 12″ out of level
- Sand or stone base upgrade
- Wall foam padding
- Sod removal & landscape restoration
- Town zoning permit & fence/barrier compliance
- Water delivery (tanker truck) for fill
Common Add-Ons
- Liner itself (you purchase — we’ll recommend gauge)
- New skimmer, returns or gaskets
- Wall foam install (materials & labor)
- Cove kit replacement
- Deeper-middle bowl stretch
- Water delivery for refill
- Existing pool not drained on arrival
- Faceplate & light gasket replacement
Common Add-Ons
- Deck removal (attached or freestanding)
- Fence removal & disposal
- Concrete pad or paver base removal
- Backfill & regrading
- Reseed or sod restoration
- Electrical disconnect (licensed electrician)
- Pool full of water on arrival (drain fee)
- Difficult access (small gates, tight side yards)
From inquiry to a real quote.
Five steps. No high-pressure sales call, no “estimate” that turns into a bigger number on invoice day. Written proposals are good for 30 days.
Free 10–15 minute call to scope the project. We figure out what you have, what you want, and whether we’re the right fit before anyone gets in a truck.
On-site walk to confirm access, level, soil, electrical, and disposal logistics. Free in the core service area; small travel fee for the Stowe and Woodstock corridors.
Itemized labor, parts, disposal, and travel, with a fixed total and a 30-day validity window. No verbal estimates — everything is in writing.
Sign the proposal, place a deposit, and get on the calendar. Vermont’s build season is April through October; weather windows shape the timing.
Show up, do the work, walk you through what we did and how to operate it. One-year workmanship guarantee on installation and liner work follows the project.
Common questions, answered.
Do I need a permit in Vermont?
Most Vermont towns require a zoning permit for above-ground pool installation, and the building department typically reviews fencing and ladder/barrier compliance under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Vermont has no statewide pool fence law, so the rules vary town to town.
Permits and zoning are the homeowner’s responsibility. We’ll tell you what your specific town typically requires when we walk the site — that’s part of the site visit.
Will you supply the pool, liner, or equipment?
You purchase the pool kit, liner, pump, filter, and ladder; we install them. We’ll recommend brands, sizes, and gauges that hold up in Vermont’s freeze-thaw cycle, and we’ll tell you what to avoid.
This keeps your pricing transparent and lets you take advantage of off-season retailer sales. We don’t mark up customer-supplied equipment.
Do you handle the electrical hookup?
No. Vermont requires a licensed electrician for the dedicated GFCI-protected 20A pump circuit and any heater, lighting, or saltwater wiring. We coordinate with electricians we trust, but the electrical scope is separately permitted and billed.
For demolition, the same applies in reverse: the existing electrical needs a licensed disconnect before we remove the pump.
What’s your service area? Are there travel fees?
Core service area: Mad River Valley, greater Waterbury and Stowe, and Chittenden County. Extended: the Woodstock corridor and points south. Within 25 miles of Waterbury there’s no travel surcharge.
Beyond that, a small travel line item is added per project — always shown on the proposal, never a surprise.
How far in advance should I book?
For a spring or early-summer install, get on the schedule by February or March. Liner replacements and demolitions have shorter lead times — typically 2–4 weeks in season.
Custom-order liners can take an additional 2–4 weeks at the manufacturer, so factor that into your timeline.
Can you guarantee a wrinkle-free liner?
We use vacuum-pull and follow manufacturer spec to minimize wrinkles, and we time installs for warm, dry days when the vinyl is most pliable. Per industry practice, no installer can guarantee a 100% wrinkle-free or footprint-free finish — vinyl is a flexible material installed in real-world conditions.
Our one-year workmanship guarantee covers installation defects. The liner manufacturer’s warranty (typically prorated, seam-only) is separate and depends on the liner you purchase.
What happens to the old pool, liner, and sand on a demolition?
Steel walls, aluminum rails, and clean wood are diverted to a Vermont Certified Salvage Yard at no disposal cost — metal and clean wood are landfill-banned in Vermont under Act 175 (the Architectural Waste Recycling law). That’s a real cost saving that gets passed back to you.
Liner vinyl, plastics, and packaging go to a permitted Vermont C&D facility. Disposal fees are passed through at documented cost on the proposal — we don’t mark them up.
Are you insured?
Yes. Dylan Hoyt CPO is a DBA of Oversight LLC, and we carry general liability coverage that protects you and the property during installation, demolition, and liner work.
Dylan is PHTA-Certified Pool Operator credentialed (CPO®) and has roughly 17 years of aquatics and hospitality experience. Proof of insurance and credentials are available on request and listed on every proposal.
How does deposit and payment work for capital projects?
Standard terms: 50% deposit at proposal acceptance, balance due on completion. Payments process through Stripe (card or ACH) the same way our recurring contracts do. ACH is preferred for larger invoices to reduce processing fees.
For demolition only, payment is typically due in full on completion since the timeline is short. Specifics are always on the written proposal.
Tell us about the project — we’ll come back with a real quote.
Send the basics through the contact form or use one of the service-specific email links above. Most quotes can come back in writing within a few business days, depending on whether a site visit is needed.
Prefer to talk? Leave a message at (802) 585-1507 — calls returned the same business day, M–F. Email also works: dylan@dylanhoyt.com.