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Cracked and Heaving Patio
Your concrete patio has cracked, shifted, and become uneven — it's a trip hazard and an eyesore that needs to go.
Residential
Concrete Removal
Concrete removal should leave you ready for the next surface, not stuck with a busted-up mess.
Old patio, sidewalk, driveway, and foundation concrete demolition and removal.
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The Liteworks standard
Not just dirt work. Outcome work.
You are not renting a dumpster, fighting rubble, or wondering what is under the slab.
What goes wrong
Cheap work gets expensive fast
Leaving base issues, bad grade, rebar, or chunks behind makes the replacement driveway, patio, or slab harder and more expensive.
What we leave behind
A site that is actually ready
Concrete broken, loaded, hauled, and the area cleaned up for what comes next.
01
Walk the site and find the constraint.
02
Plan access, water, spoil, and cleanup.
03
Do the work and leave it ready.
Residential concrete removal paths
Different problem. Same standard.
Homeowners are not buying “concrete removal.” They are buying a property that works better afterward. We separate the work by outcome so access, water, grade, cleanup, and the next phase are handled before equipment shows up.
Water managed
Old Driveway Replacement
Your driveway is beyond patching — the concrete is crumbled, sunken, and needs to be removed before a new surface goes in.
Site protected
Removing Old Foundation
There's old foundation concrete from a previous structure — shed, garage, or addition — that needs to be demolished and removed.
Clean handoff
Pool Deck Removal
You're redoing your pool area or removing the pool entirely, and the surrounding concrete deck needs to come out.
The part homeowners do not see
The machine is easy. The plan is where the money is.
Before work starts, Liteworks is thinking through access, utilities, drainage, materials, cleanup, and how the site gets handed off. That is what keeps a straightforward concrete removal project from becoming an expensive mess.
Concrete thickness and reinforcement
Break/load/haul disposal plan
Base and subgrade condition
Access for equipment and dumpsters
Ready state for replacement surface
Site plan
Every job has constraints.
01 Concrete thickness and reinforcement
02 Break/load/haul disposal plan
03 Base and subgrade condition
04 Access for equipment and dumpsters
05 Ready state for replacement surface
We price the work around the constraints, not a generic menu item.
Before we quote it
Send photos, plans, or the problem. We will find the constraints.
The best quote comes from knowing what can go wrong before work starts. For some projects, plans help. For others, photos and a site visit tell the real story. Either way, the goal is a clear scope before equipment shows up.
Good quote inputs
- ✓ Address and access photos
- ✓ What you want the property to do afterward
- ✓ Any plans, dimensions, or known problem areas
- ✓ Where material can stay or whether it needs hauled
- ✓ Timeline for builders, trades, weather, or access needs
Sound Like Your Situation?
Here are some common reasons Cincinnati homeowners call us for concrete removal
Cracked and Heaving Patio
Your concrete patio has cracked, shifted, and become uneven — it's a trip hazard and an eyesore that needs to go.
Old Driveway Replacement
Your driveway is beyond patching — the concrete is crumbled, sunken, and needs to be removed before a new surface goes in.
Removing Old Foundation
There's old foundation concrete from a previous structure — shed, garage, or addition — that needs to be demolished and removed.
Pool Deck Removal
You're redoing your pool area or removing the pool entirely, and the surrounding concrete deck needs to come out.
Field proof
Concrete Removal work should look controlled.
Concrete removal should leave a clean base for what comes next, not rebar, chunks, and a grade problem.
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Concrete Removal handled cleanly, controlled, and ready for the next phase.
Concrete Removal handled cleanly, controlled, and ready for the next phase.
Cincinnati clay, tight yards, real constraints
Concrete Removal that does not create the next problem.
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.
What we control before starting
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Concrete thickness and reinforcement -
Break/load/haul disposal plan -
Base and subgrade condition -
Access for equipment and dumpsters -
Ready state for replacement surface
Numbers homeowners ask for
Timeline, cost, and what is included
Timeline
1–2 days for most residential concrete removal projects
Typical Cost
$1,500 – $8,000 depending on area, thickness, reinforcement, and access
Included in clean work
The handoff checklist
- ✓ Concrete demolition with hydraulic breaker
- ✓ Rebar cutting and separation
- ✓ Loading and hauling of all debris
- ✓ Recycling at local concrete recycling facility
- ✓ Subgrade grading after removal
- ✓ Site cleanup with no debris left behind
How the work actually happens
From site walk to clean handoff, the process should feel boring in the best way.
01
Assessment
We measure the concrete, assess thickness and reinforcement, check access, and provide a firm quote.
02
Demolition
We break the concrete with hydraulic breakers and cut any rebar for separation.
03
Removal
We load all material and haul it to a local concrete recycling facility.
04
Grading
We grade the exposed subgrade smooth and clean up the surrounding area.
"Had a 600 square foot patio and old sidewalk that were both in terrible shape. They broke it all out, hauled it away, and graded the area in one day. Ready for the new paver patio. Clean, fast, and the quote was exactly what we paid."
Angela W.
Loveland, OH — Patio and sidewalk removal
No surprises
Concrete Removal questions worth asking
The answers that separate clean work from an expensive mess.
Most residential concrete removal runs $1,500–$8,000 depending on area size, concrete thickness, whether it's reinforced with rebar, and access conditions. A standard patio removal is typically $1,500–$3,000. Full driveway removal runs $3,000–$8,000. We include demolition, hauling, and disposal in the quote.
We haul it to local concrete recycling facilities where it's crushed and reused as road base and aggregate. This is more cost-effective than landfill disposal and better for the environment.
Most residential jobs are done in one day. Larger projects like full driveways or multiple areas may take two days. We'll give you a timeline with your quote.
We plan our equipment access to minimize lawn damage. In tight situations, we use compact equipment and may lay equipment mats to protect the lawn. Some minor turf damage in the access path is typical but we repair the area as part of cleanup.
The subgrade needs to be properly prepared first — compacted and leveled to your concrete contractor's specifications. We can coordinate with your concrete contractor on timing and subgrade requirements so the area is ready when they arrive.
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Ready to remove it cleanly?
Tell us what you are trying to fix, build, remove, or reclaim. We will help you figure out the cleanest way to handle the concrete removal work.
No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight answer.
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