Concrete Demolition in Wilmington NC

The price depends on the size of the slab, how thick it is, whether it has steel inside, how easy it is to reach and how far the debris must go. Thick, heavily reinforced concrete costs more to break up. Tight spaces, like a backyard with a narrow gate, take more time because equipment cannot get in.

We give a free written estimate after we see the job. It lists the area, the work and the hauling. If you plan to pour new concrete, we can price demolition and replacement together, which usually saves money. Be careful with bids that leave out hauling or base work, because those costs can show up later as extras.

Sending a few photos with your call helps us price concrete demolition in Wilmington NC more accurately before the visit. Ask us how we will protect the nearby slabs and walls.

A small patio or a walk can come out in a few hours. A standard driveway often takes a day. Large slabs, thick concrete or tight access may take longer. The crew saw cuts the edges, breaks the concrete, loads it and cleans up.

We tell you the schedule before we start. If you plan to pour a new slab, we can set the base and the forms right after the demolition, so the new concrete goes in quickly. In wet weather we may wait, because soaked ground is hard to work. We keep you updated if the plan changes.

A good plan for the base saves time after concrete demolition, so ask us about pouring the new slab right away. Ask us to list what is included in the price, such as hauling, steel removal and base raking, so you can compare bids without surprises.

Yes. Many slabs have rebar or mesh, and we remove it as part of the job. Steel makes the work slower, because the concrete must be broken and the bars cut or pulled out. We separate the steel from the concrete when we can, which makes recycling easier.

The price may be higher for heavy steel, but we say so in the estimate. Do not try to pull steel out on your own, because it can be sharp and heavy. We also check for other things in or under the slab, like pipes and wires. If we find something unexpected, we stop and talk with you before we go on.

Heavy steel and thick slabs change the plan for concrete demolition, and we tell you so in the written estimate. Tell us about the route to the work area, since narrow gates, steps and soft sand change which tools we bring and how long the job takes.

We work to avoid it. We use saw cuts to protect the edges we want to keep, and we place boards or mats where equipment will roll. We cover plants and shield windows when needed. A slab right next to the house is broken more carefully, and sometimes by hand.

Some impact on the yard is unavoidable. Grass can be rutted, and sand can be disturbed. We rake and level the area when we finish, and we can help you plan new grass or landscaping. Tell us about sprinklers, fences, gates and trees before we start, and we will plan the path of the work.

Protecting your yard is part of every concrete demolition job, and we are happy to talk through the path our crew will take. Ask us to take photos of the base after the old slab is gone, so you can see any wet spots or voids we found and how we plan to fix them.

Yes. This is the easiest way to do it. We remove the old slab, prepare the base, set forms and steel and pour the new concrete. That keeps the schedule short and the cost down, because we only mobilize once. It also lets us fix the base problems that caused the old slab to fail.

For a driveway, see concrete driveway replacement. For a patio, see concrete patio installation. We give you one written estimate for the whole job, with the demolition and the new work listed. If you want to split the work, we can do that, too.

Doing demolition and the new pour together can save money, and we can write both prices side by side for you. Tell us if you want to keep a few pieces, and we will set them aside before the rest is hauled away, so nothing you want is lost in the cleanup.

We haul it away and take it to a site that accepts concrete. Many sites crush it and reuse it as road base and fill. Steel is separated and sold for scrap when possible. This is better for the environment than dumping, and it is often cheaper.

If you would like to keep some pieces, tell us. Broken concrete can make a rustic garden wall, a path or a set of stepping stones. We can set aside the pieces you want. We do not leave rubble in your yard unless you ask for it, and we sweep and rake before we leave.

Recycling is part of responsible concrete demolition, and we are glad to set aside any pieces you want to keep for the yard. Ask us about timing, since a quick demolition followed by a prompt pour keeps your yard from sitting open during coastal storms and heavy rain.