Concrete demolition , breaking, removing, and hauling old concrete structures , is a specialty within demolition that requires specific equipment and knowledge. Backwell handles concrete demolition across CNY for residential, commercial, and industrial customers: driveways, patios, sidewalks, retaining walls, foundations, equipment pads, slabs, and structural concrete.

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Concrete Demolition Services

Residential Concrete Demolition

Concrete driveways
Concrete patios and walkways
Pool decks
Garage floors
Old foundations (after structure demolition)
Retaining walls
Concrete steps and porches
Old concrete pads (sheds, hot tubs, basketball courts)

Commercial Concrete Demolition

Equipment pads (industrial, manufacturing)
Loading dock concrete
Parking lot concrete (older lots converted from concrete to asphalt)
Building floor slabs (during interior renovations)
Foundation removal during commercial demolition
Curb and gutter (where private)

Specialty Concrete Demolition

Reinforced concrete , heavy rebar, requires specialized cutting/breaking
Post-tensioned concrete , extreme caution required
Structural concrete columns and beams
Concrete tanks (septic, water, fuel)
Bridge abutments (where private/non-DOT)

Cost Ranges for Concrete Demolition in CNY

Project Type	Typical Cost
Residential driveway / pad	$3 – $8 / sf
Patio / walkway	$4 – $9 / sf
Pool deck	$5 – $10 / sf
Old foundation removal	$4 – $10 / sf
Commercial slab (light reinforcement)	$5 – $12 / sf
Heavy reinforced commercial slab	$8 – $20 / sf
Retaining wall	Project-specific

Cost Drivers

Thickness , 4" residential pad vs. 8" commercial slab vs. 12"+ industrial
Reinforcement , wire mesh vs. heavy rebar vs. post-tensioned
Hauling distance , to recycling vs. landfill
Recyclability , clean concrete recycles for credit; contaminated concrete costs to dispose
Access , tight access reduces equipment options
Cuts vs. breaks , saw cuts for clean edges add cost
Underlying drainage to handle / rebuild

Equipment for Concrete Demolition

Backwell brings:

Excavators with hydraulic hammers (multiple sizes)
Hand-held jackhammers (for tight or precision work)
Concrete saws (wet and dry)
Skid steers with breaker attachments
Bobcats for material handling in tight spaces
Articulated dump trucks for hauling

For larger commercial concrete demolition, we coordinate specialty cutting subs (wire saw, slab saw, concrete grinding) when scope requires precision cutting we don't self-perform.

Concrete Recycling

Clean concrete is recycled at licensed concrete recycling facilities , crushed for use as base material on roads, parking lots, and other construction. Recycling typically reduces disposal cost vs. dumping concrete in C&D landfills, which we pass through to homeowners as cost savings.

Mixed concrete (with metal, painted, or contaminated) goes to mixed C&D disposal at higher cost.

Counties & Cities Served

Concrete demolition handled across:

Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Oneida, Cayuga, Cortland, Wayne, Jefferson

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to remove a concrete driveway?

$3–$8 per square foot for typical residential driveways. A 600 sf driveway runs $1,800–$4,800.

Can you remove just part of a concrete pad?

Yes. Saw-cut to define the removal area, break and haul the section, leaving the remaining concrete intact. Useful for partial driveway replacements or expansion projects.

What about really thick or reinforced commercial concrete?

Yes. Equipment pads, factory floors, structural slabs with heavy rebar , all in scope. Cost scales with thickness and reinforcement.

Do you handle the disposal?

Yes. Loading, hauling, and disposal/recycling at licensed facilities included in standard scope.

Can the old concrete be recycled and reused?

Yes. Clean concrete is recycled into base aggregate at concrete recycling facilities. Where the project budget supports it, we can return crushed concrete to the property for use as base under new pavement.

How long does concrete demolition take?

Typical residential driveway: 1 day. Patio: half-day to 1 day. Pool deck: 1–2 days. Commercial slab: project-specific.

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Concrete Demolition in Central New York