Will heavy demolition equipment ruin my yard?

We take specific precautions to protect your grass and landscaping. Our crew evaluates access routes and uses the appropriate machinery to minimize the impact on your property.

Can you remove just one broken section of my driveway?

Yes. We can cut out and remove specific damaged panels while leaving the rest of the flatwork intact. We will inspect the sub-base to see why that specific section failed.

What happens to the old concrete after you haul it away?

We transport the broken concrete to local recycling facilities. The material is crushed down and repurposed as base aggregate for future construction projects.

Concrete Contractor Service

Demolition & Removal in Fort Collins

Complete breakup and hauling of failing driveways, patios, and old concrete.

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Concrete Tear-Out Services

You cannot build a solid new driveway over a failing foundation. We provide complete concrete demolition and removal in Fort Collins for cracked, heaving, or sunken flatwork. Our crew brings the heavy equipment needed to break up thick slabs, old patios, and deteriorating sidewalks. Breaking down heavy masonry requires the right tools to protect your surrounding property from accidental damage.

Once the old material is broken apart, we load the heavy debris and haul it away quickly. The Environmental Protection Agency sets strict standards for construction waste, and we responsibly dispose of all broken material at local recycling centers. We clear the site completely and prep the raw dirt for proper grading. Many homeowners schedule this tear-out right before starting a new residential concrete project with us. We leave your property clean, level, and ready for the next phase of construction.

Warning Signs

Signs You Need Concrete Demolition

Severe Heaving and Tripping Hazards: Tree roots and freeze-thaw cycles often push sections of your old slab upward. This creates massive tripping hazards and ruins the slope of your flatwork. Once concrete heaves several inches above the adjacent panel, surface grinding is no longer an option and you must rip out the affected area. Complete removal allows us to address the underlying root or soil issue before pouring.

Widespread Surface Spalling: Spalling happens when the top layer of your driveway crumbles away completely, exposing the rough, jagged aggregate stones underneath. Heavy salt use and trapped moisture cause this damage. When more than half of the surface is flaking away, patching products fail quickly and a complete tear-out becomes necessary. Demolition gives you a clean slate to pour a proper, air-entrained replacement slab.

Deep Structural Cracking: Deep, wide gaps spreading across your patio indicate that the sub-base beneath the concrete has completely failed. Water enters these wide cracks, washing away more dirt and causing the heavy slab to sink further. Surface caulking cannot fix a sunken foundation. We must remove the heavy material entirely. Tearing out the old concrete lets us re-grade the soil and fix the hidden drainage problems.

Our Process

Our Tear-Out Process

Property Protection

Before any heavy equipment rolls onto your property, we set up safety barriers and protect your surrounding landscaping. We evaluate the access routes to prevent damage to your existing structures, yard, or exterior siding. Our crew treats your property with total respect from day one.

Concrete Breakup

Hauling and Disposal

Sub-Base Clearing

Pricing Guide

What Affects Removal Pricing

Slab Thickness and Material

Breaking up a standard four-inch residential patio takes significantly less time than destroying an eight-inch reinforced structural pad. Thick concrete filled with heavy steel rebar requires specialized hydraulic breakers and takes much longer to cut apart, load, and haul away to the local recycling center. We assess the slab depth during your free estimate to determine the required machinery.

Equipment Access

Backyards with narrow gates or steep inclines require smaller machinery and significantly more manual labor. If we cannot bring our heavy loaders directly to the demolition site, our crew must break the concrete into smaller pieces and wheelbarrow the debris out. Complex access increases the total labor hours required. Clear, flat driveways are faster and cost less to demolish.

The Contractor You Choose

Uninsured day laborers often offer cheap tear-outs, but they leave you completely liable for accidental property damage or injuries. Our family-owned operation carries full protection, an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and over two decades of local experience. Hiring a professional crew prevents costly mistakes and speeds up your total project timeline.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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