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“Tore out our cracked 750 sq ft driveway in one day. Sawcut edges, no damage to the garage slab or sidewalk. New pour went down the following week. Seamless.”Sarah M.Kettering · Driveway demo
Concrete Removal Dayton
Concrete Removal in Dayton, Ohio
Need concrete removed in Dayton? Whether you're tearing out a failed driveway, cracked patio, heaved sidewalk, or old slab, we sawcut clean edges, break out, haul away, and recycle the debris. Quoted as a standalone job or bundled with a new pour for savings.
- Sawcut clean edges, no adjacent damage
- Mini-excavator & jackhammer crews
- 100% recycled at permitted facility
- Same-week start, usually
What's included
Every concrete removal job in the Dayton area includes:
- Site protection -plywood on adjacent slabs, tarps on landscaping, plastic on siding within reach
- Utility check -call Ohio 811 for buried-utility locates 3 business days before any digging
- Sawcut clean edges at house, sidewalk, adjacent driveway, or wherever the new pour will tie in
- Breakout -jackhammers, breakers, or mini-excavator depending on access and slab thickness
- Rebar / mesh cut out and separated from concrete
- Haul-off via dump trailer or roll-off, depending on volume
- Recycling at a permitted concrete recycler (~100% diversion from landfill)
- Base re-prep if a new pour is going in -overexcavate, regrade, install compacted limestone base
- Final cleanup -broom, wash adjacent surfaces, walk-through
What we remove most often in Dayton
- Failed residential driveways (1970s-2000s pours that have spalled or cracked beyond repair from Ohio freeze-thaw)
- Cracked or settled patios
- Heaved or spalled sidewalk panels (tree roots, frost heave, de-icer damage)
- Old slab-on-grade (sheds, prior outbuildings, hot tub pads)
- Small detached-garage foundations being replaced
- Failed retaining walls (timber, segmental, or concrete)
- Pool deck sections and grill-area slabs
- Commercial loading pads and aprons
Removal-only vs. bundled with new pour
We do both, and the cost structure is different:
| Scenario | Approx cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Removal only (no new pour) | $2-$5 / sq ft | Mobilization, demo, haul. Higher per-foot because we're not coming back. |
| Removal bundled with replacement | $1.50-$3 / sq ft | Discounted because crew is already on-site for the pour. |
| Thick foundation / pier removal | $5-$12 / sq ft | Heavier equipment, more time per cubic yard. |
| Trip-hazard panel removal | $200-$500 per panel | Single sidewalk square cut + remove. |
What drives the price
- Thickness. Standard 4" slab removes fast. 6"+ reinforced takes roughly 50% longer per square foot.
- Reinforcement. Rebar grid roughly doubles the breakout time compared to mesh-only or unreinforced slabs.
- Access. Drivable access for a mini-excavator is cheapest. Wheelbarrow-only access (fenced backyards, narrow side yards) doubles labor cost.
- Distance to recycler. We're efficient inside Dayton and Montgomery County. Remote properties in Greene or Warren County add haul time and cost.
- Adjacent obstacles. Working next to a finished slab, retaining wall, gas line, or sprinkler system means slower, hand-tool work and extra care.
Our removal process
- On-site estimate. We measure square footage, check thickness (core sample if needed), note reinforcement type, assess access, and identify any utility conflicts. Same-day written quote in most cases.
- Utility locates. We call Ohio 811 at least 3 business days before work begins. All buried utilities are marked before any digging or breaking.
- Site protection. Plywood on adjacent concrete, tarps on landscaping, plastic on siding. We protect what we're not removing.
- Sawcut. Walk-behind diamond blade cuts clean, straight edges at every tie-in point. This is what separates a professional demo from a hack job.
- Breakout and haul. Jackhammer or mini-excavator breaks the slab. Rebar and mesh are cut and separated. Debris loads directly into dump trailer or roll-off.
- Base prep (if replacing). Overexcavate soft spots, regrade, install and compact 4-6" of limestone base for the new pour.
- Cleanup and recycling. Broom and wash adjacent surfaces. Every load goes to a permitted recycler in the Dayton area -crushed into road base, not landfilled.
Why choose us for concrete removal in Dayton
Sawcut edges, not jagged break-outs
Cheap removal crews break out the slab without sawcutting first. The result: ragged edges, damage to adjacent concrete, and a new pour that won't tie in cleanly. We sawcut every edge with a walk-behind diamond blade before demo. The new pour bonds straight to a square face.
One crew, one day for typical residential
Most driveway and patio removals are a one-day job. Crew, equipment, dump trailer, and finish cleanup all in the same window. You're not living next to a debris pile for a week.
100% recycled, no landfill
Every load goes to a permitted concrete recycler in the Dayton area where it's crushed and reused as road base and aggregate. EPA estimates concrete recycling diverts roughly 140 million tons of construction debris from landfills annually nationwide. We do our share locally.
Bundle and save
When removal is bundled with a new pour, you save 25-40% on the removal portion because our crew, equipment, and dump trailer are already on-site. Most of our removal jobs are bundled -we tear out the old concrete one day and pour the new slab within a week.
5-Star Reviews
Recent removal projects
★★★★★
“Old patio plus a hot tub pad, both came out the same morning. Site was cleaner than they found it. Bundled with a stamped patio pour and saved a good chunk on the removal cost.”Jeff K.Beavercreek · Patio + pad removal
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“Two sidewalk panels with bad frost heave. Cut, removed, hauled, done by lunch. Bundled with re-pour the next week. City inspector passed it first visit. Great experience.”Maria T.Huber Heights · Sidewalk demo
FAQ
Concrete removal FAQs
How much does concrete removal cost in Dayton?
Standard 4-inch concrete removal runs $2-$4 per square foot for residential driveways and patios with reasonable access. Thicker reinforced slabs, foundations, or limited-access jobs can run $4-$8 per square foot. Sidewalk panels are usually quoted per panel at $200-$500. Bundled with a new pour, removal costs drop roughly 25-40%.
How long does concrete removal take?
A typical 600 sq ft driveway takes 1 day on-site (sawcut, demo, haul). Larger or thicker pours can take 2 days. We can usually start within a week of signed contract, weather permitting.
What's included in your concrete removal quote?
Every removal quote includes site protection, utility locates via Ohio 811, sawcut clean edges, breakout with jackhammers or mini-excavator, rebar and mesh separation, haul-off via dump trailer, recycling at a permitted facility, and final cleanup. If a new pour follows, we also include base re-prep with compacted limestone.
Do you recycle the concrete you remove?
Yes. Every load goes to a permitted concrete recycler in the Dayton area where it is crushed and reused as road base and aggregate. We recycle nearly 100% of concrete debris. None of it goes to landfill.
Do I need a permit to remove concrete in Dayton?
Removing a driveway, patio, or slab on private property typically does not require a permit. Sidewalk removal in the public right-of-way does require a City of Dayton permit. If you are removing and replacing, the replacement pour may require a permit depending on scope. We handle all permitting.
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