Concrete Removal Cost Calculator

Concrete removal in Greater Cincinnati typically costs $3.50 to $9.00 per square foot, depending on thickness, reinforcement, and access conditions. Most residential projects — patios, sidewalks, and driveways — fall in the $1,500 to $8,000 range.

What's Included in Concrete Removal Pricing?

A professional concrete removal quote should include demolition (breaking the concrete), loading, hauling to a recycling facility, disposal fees, and basic grading of the exposed subgrade. At Liteworks Co., all of these are included in our quotes — no surprise charges for dumpsters or dump fees.

Factors That Affect Cost

• Thickness — Standard 4" patios and sidewalks are cheapest. 6" driveways cost more. 8"+ foundation concrete is the most expensive to break and remove.
• Rebar reinforcement — Reinforced concrete takes significantly longer to demolish because the rebar needs to be cut and separated. This typically adds $1.50–$2.00 per square foot.
• Access — Backyard concrete behind the house requires equipment to navigate through gates and around landscaping, adding time and cost.
• Disposal distance — Most Cincinnati-area concrete is recycled locally, keeping disposal costs reasonable.

Common Concrete Removal Projects

Patio removal (200–500 sq ft) typically runs $1,500–$3,000. Driveway removal (400–800 sq ft) runs $3,000–$6,000. Sidewalk removal is usually $1,500–$2,500 for a standard residential walkway. Pool deck removal is priced similarly to patio removal but may cost more if access is restricted by the pool or fencing.

Most residential concrete removal projects are completed in one day. We break the concrete with hydraulic breakers mounted on our excavator, load the material with our skid steer, and haul it to a local recycling facility where it's crushed and reused as road base.