Concrete Removal in Richmond Hill

How we do it

Concrete work makes up a big share of what we do, and the photos here cover most of it: a hydraulic breaker punching holes across a cracked driveway, a curb lifted out along a sidewalk, a patio slab piled under a pergola, and an excavator filling a bin with broken pieces.

The equipment depends on the job. A skid steer with a breaker handles most driveways and patios. A mini excavator is better for thick slabs, footings and anything that needs digging out. Close to a house or a foundation wall, we switch to handheld breakers so vibration stays low.

Before we break anything we book utility locates through Ontario One Call. Driveways often hide gas lines, water services and buried cables, and a locate is the only safe way to know where they run. We also check for heated driveway loops and irrigation lines you may know about.

Broken concrete is loaded into bins or trucks and taken to a recycler where possible, since clean concrete can be crushed and reused. Where there is steel mesh or rebar, it is separated so the metal can be recycled too. If the base underneath is in good shape, we leave it for your paving contractor. If not, we can dig it out to the depth they ask for.

Along the street, curb and sidewalk work sometimes needs a City permit, and anything on the road allowance belongs to the City. We will tell you if your job touches it. Concrete removal often sits alongside other work, so it pairs well with garage demolition or pool removal.