Pool Infill Project in Flagstaff Hill, SA

September 28, 2026

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A tight-access job most won't touch — solved with motorised dumpers

This Flagstaff Hill job is proof there’s no backyard we can’t reach.

The homeowner had a disused oval pool sitting full of green, algae-filled water — and it was perched on an elevated, terraced section of the block with no direct access for machinery. The only way in was up a retaining wall and four separate flights of stairs.

That stops most operators in their tracks. Here’s how we handled it:

  • Drained and cleared out the neglected, algae-filled pool
  • Carried every single load of fill up the retaining wall and four flights of stairs using our motorised dumpers
  • Backfilled the pool and compacted the soil in layers for a solid base
  • Levelled the area off, ready for the homeowner’s next stage

Despite being one of the trickiest sites we’ve taken on, we got it done cleanly and safely — protecting the surrounding gardens, paving and terracing the whole way through. The result is a flat, stable, usable space where an eyesore used to be.

Got a pool in an awkward spot? It’s exactly the kind of job we love. Get your free quote and we’ll let you know what’s possible.

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