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Concrete Demolition in Ogden, UT
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Concrete Removal & Demolition across Weber, Davis and Box Elder counties
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Concrete Removal & Demolition
Concrete Demolition for Ogden, UT
Concrete removal is controlled destruction. The part that comes out has to come out completely, and the part that stays cannot crack in the process. That is why removal starts with the saw: a straight cut, run wet to keep silica dust down, deep enough that the break stops on the line. Concrete cutting on this site means exactly that, a clean edge where old concrete stays and new concrete will meet it. Then the slab is broken, the rebar and mesh are cut, and every piece gets loaded out.
Typical removals around Ogden: driveways and patios that have heaved, steps and porches pulling away from the house, failed retaining walls, old garage slabs, footings left from a torn-down shed, and commercial slabs ahead of new work. Access decides the method, and a narrow side yard means smaller equipment and more hand work. Clean broken concrete can usually go to a recycler instead of a landfill. When removal is the first step of a replacement, the subgrade is checked and graded right after, so the new pour does not inherit the old problem.
What's included
What goes into concrete removal and demolition
- 01
Sawcutting clean edges
Wet sawcuts at the line where concrete stays, so the break stops there and the edge is ready to meet new concrete.
- 02
Driveway and slab removal
Breaking out driveways, patios, garage floors and shop slabs, steel and all.
- 03
Steps, porches and walls
Removing concrete steps, porches, stoops and failed retaining walls without damaging the house beside them.
- 04
Footings and old foundations
Digging out buried footings and foundation walls left from sheds, garages and past additions.
- 05
Haul-off
Loading and trucking the broken concrete, rebar and debris off the property.
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Prep for what comes next
Grading the exposed subgrade after removal so the ground is level and firm for the next stage.
Ideas
Concrete Removal & Demolition: what they can look like
Example photos of this kind of concrete work.
How it works
How a removal job job works
- 1
Mark the line
Mark exactly what comes out and what stays, and locate utilities and sprinkler lines nearby.
- 2
Sawcut
Wet-cut the edges to depth so the break stops on the line.
- 3
Break and load
Break the concrete into manageable pieces, cut the steel and load it out.
- 4
Clean and grade
Haul it off, rake out the debris, and grade the ground for whatever comes next.
Questions
Concrete Removal & Demolition FAQs
Can concrete be removed in the winter?
Yes. Demolition and haul-off run year-round, and winter is a good time to clear a site so the new pour is ready for spring. If new concrete follows right away, the exposed subgrade has to be protected from freezing.
What drives the cost of concrete removal?
Thickness, steel and access, plus the haul. A 4-inch patio with no rebar breaks out quickly; a 6-inch reinforced shop slab or a footing does not. Narrow access, distance to the truck and the number of loads all move the number.
Do I need a permit to remove concrete?
On private property, often not, but taking out a sidewalk, approach or curb in the public right-of-way does need one, and the city sets the rules. Anything that involves digging needs an 811 locate first. Move vehicles, planters and anything stored on the slab before the work day.
Do you do sawcutting by itself?
Sawcutting is done as part of removal and replacement work rather than as a stand-alone job. That covers cutting out a damaged section of slab, trimming a driveway back at the approach, or opening a garage floor for a new footing.
Will breaking out concrete damage the house or the slab next to it?
Not when the edges are sawcut first and the breaking is done with the right tool for the spot. Steps and slabs tight against a foundation are broken away from the house, and the last pieces come off by hand where needed.
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Foundation Repair
Crack repair, cut-out and replacement of damaged or settling sections, and the water problems behind them.
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Where we work
Concrete Removal & Demolition in these towns
We take concrete removal & demolition jobs in Ogden and every town listed below.
Weber County
Davis County
Box Elder County
Morgan County
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