- Pool Removal Experts in Southeastern PA, Central & South New Jersey
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Lower Merion Township holds one of the most distinguished addresses in the Philadelphia region — the heart of the Pennsylvania Main Line. With a 2026 population of approximately 65,600 residents and a median household income of $176,512, Lower Merion ranks among the 12 highest median household income municipalities in the country with populations of 50,000 or more. Its villages and communities — Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Merion, Penn Wynne, Penn Valley, Narberth, Rosemont, Villanova, Wayne, Wynnewood, and more — define Main Line living at its finest.
The housing stock in Lower Merion reflects generations of investment: from historic Victorian and Colonial estates in Merion and Ardmore to postwar singles in Penn Wynne and newer construction in Gladwyne’s scenic terrain. Many of these properties include inground swimming pools — some decades old, some relatively recent — that have become a different proposition than when they were installed. At $176,512 median household income, Lower Merion homeowners have no illusions: a pool costing $2,000–$5,000+ annually in chemicals, electricity, maintenance, and insurance surcharges for 10–12 weeks of usable season is a quantifiable drag on household finances. When structural issues arrive, the conversation turns to removal.
Robinson Landscape removes pools in Lower Merion Township in 2–3 days. We work with the township’s Building and Planning Department at 610-645-6200, submit permits through the township’s online portal when available, and manage every required inspection. We hold Philadelphia Contractor License #46245 in addition to PA #pa071368 — giving us unique cross-licensure experience for Main Line work that straddles the Philadelphia boundary.
Lower Merion Township is a First Class Township in Montgomery County spanning 23.9 square miles, governed by 14 commissioners elected by ward. It is bounded on the south by the City of Philadelphia (City Line Avenue / City Avenue) — a boundary that gives Lower Merion its unique position as both a Main Line suburban community and a Philadelphia-adjacent township with its own distinct identity.
The Building and Planning Department administers approximately 19 different zoning districts, handles pool permits with explicit requirements (building permits required; pool barrier requirements must be demonstrated before any permit is issued), and operates with a standard residential permit review time of approximately 15 working days. For demolition work including pool removal, the township coordinates electrical and plumbing disconnection permits as part of the permit package. Applications can be submitted through the township’s online permitting portal for certain residential projects, with a grey drop box available for after-hours submissions in the East parking lot.
We serve all Lower Merion communities — Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Haverford, Merion Station, Penn Wynne, Penn Valley, Rosemont, Villanova, Wayne, Wynnewood, and surrounding areas. PA Contractor License #pa071368 and Philadelphia License #46245 confirm our credentials across this unique cross-boundary jurisdiction.
At a median household income of $176,512, Lower Merion homeowners are accustomed to precise financial thinking. A pool consuming $2,000–$5,000+ annually
Step 1
Tim Robinson visits your Lower Merion property, identifies your specific zoning district (one of approximately 19), evaluates pool type and site conditions, assesses equipment access for your neighborhood’s character, and determines permit requirements. A transparent written estimate is provided.
Step 2
We prepare complete permit packages for Lower Merion Township’s Building Division — building, electrical, and plumbing components — and submit through the township’s online portal or via drop box. Processing takes approximately 15 working days. All inspections are scheduled and managed by our team at 610-645-6200.
Step 3
Foreman Delfino and the crew arrive on schedule. Equipment is planned specifically for your Lower Merion neighborhood’s conditions — whether that is a tight Ardmore street or a spacious Gladwyne lot. The pool is demolished, rebar recycled, materials properly removed, and all debris hauled from your property.
Step 4
Certified clean fill is placed in engineered, compacted lifts. Drainage is engineered to protect your foundation and respect the drainage patterns of your Lower Merion neighborhood, where impervious surface and stormwater management are well-regulated.
Step 5
The site is graded, quality topsoil is applied, and lawn seed is established. All permit records, inspection reports, and completion documentation are delivered — the records that Lower Merion’s property resale certification program will require.
The Main Line demands the best. Robinson Landscape brings 25+ years of pool removal expertise, PA and Philadelphia dual licensure, and the owner’s personal presence to every Lower Merion project.
Inground pool removal in Lower Merion Township typically costs $5,000–$25,000 depending on pool size, construction type, site access, and restoration requirements. Above-ground pool removal runs $3,000–$6,000. Robinson Landscape provides detailed written estimates with transparent pricing tailored to your Lower Merion property conditions.
The pool removal itself takes 2–3 days from start to finished lawn. Factoring in permit review time (approximately 15 working days residential), total project timeline from engagement to completion typically runs 3–4 weeks. Robinson Landscape factors permit timing into scheduling at your free consultation.
Yes. Robinson Landscape serves all of Lower Merion Township including Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Haverford, Merion Station, Penn Wynne, Penn Valley, Rosemont, Villanova, Wayne, Wynnewood, and all surrounding Main Line communities.
Yes. Lower Merion Township's Building and Planning Department requires permits for pool installations and removals. Pool removal requires building permits plus electrical and plumbing trade permits for utility disconnections. The township's online portal handles residential permit submissions; review takes approximately 15 working days. Robinson Landscape manages all applications and inspections.
Yes. Robinson Landscape holds PA Contractor License #pa071368 and Philadelphia License #46245 — dual licensure that reflects our experience working on the Main Line near Philadelphia's boundary. We also hold OSHA Certification #36-900440038 and are fully insured and bonded.
Lower Merion Township requires a Property Resale Certification — confirming that sidewalks/curbs are in good condition, house numbers are displayed, and smoke detectors are installed — before real estate transactions. Pool removal with complete permit documentation ensures your property's history is clean and defensible for this process. Robinson Landscape provides all required documentation at project completion.
Robinson Landscape handles the complete pool removal process on the Main Line — Building and Planning Department permits, demolition, certified fill, and finished lawn — in 2–3 days.
Serving Lower Merion Township — Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Haverford, Wynnewood, Penn Wynne, Penn Valley, and all Main Line communities — since 2000.
25+ Years of Pool Removal & Demolition Experience
Tim Robinson is the owner and founder of Robinson Landscape, LLC, with 25+ years of experience in pool removal and demolition across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Central/South New Jersey. Based in Perkasie, PA, Tim has personally overseen thousands of successful pool removal projects since founding the company in 2000. He holds PA Contractor License #pa071368, NJ License #13vh08112100, Philadelphia License #46245, and OSHA Certification #36-900440038.
