Concrete Removal

Old concrete doesn't age gracefully. It cracks, heaves, sinks, and eventually becomes more of an eyesore and trip hazard than a functional surface. Whether it's a 30-year-old patio that's broken into pieces, a driveway that's sunk and cracked beyond repair, or old foundation remnants from a structure that's long gone, removing concrete is the first step toward whatever comes next.

Concrete removal is a demolition job that requires the right equipment and a plan for disposal. We use hydraulic breakers on our excavator to fracture the concrete, then load the broken material with our skid steer for hauling. For thinner slabs like sidewalks and patios, the work goes quickly. Thicker pours like driveways and foundations take more time to break but the process is the same. Reinforced concrete with rebar takes longer — the rebar needs to be cut and separated during demolition.

Disposal is a significant part of the cost on any concrete removal job. Broken concrete is heavy — a standard 4-inch patio slab weighs about 50 pounds per square foot. A 400 square foot patio generates roughly 10 tons of material that needs to go somewhere. We haul to local recycling facilities in Greater Cincinnati where the concrete is crushed and reused as aggregate. This keeps the cost reasonable and keeps material out of landfills.

After the concrete is removed, most homeowners want the area graded and ready for whatever's next — new concrete, a paver patio, landscaping, or just a clean lawn. We handle the grading as part of the project. If you're having new concrete poured, we can coordinate timing with your concrete contractor so the subgrade is prepared and ready when they arrive.

Access is a common concern on concrete removal jobs — especially when the concrete is in a backyard behind the house. We assess access during the site visit and plan equipment routing to minimize damage to your lawn and landscaping. In tight situations, we use compact equipment that can fit through standard gates and work in confined spaces.

Most residential concrete removal jobs are completed in one day. Larger projects — like a full driveway removal or multiple areas — may take two days. We include all demolition, loading, hauling, and disposal in our quote. No surprise fees for the dumpster or the dump.