Concrete Removal in Carmel, IN
We break out and haul away old concrete driveways, patios, walks, steps and pads at homes across Carmel, Indiana.
- Quotes in writing
- 15 areas covered
Carmel Concrete Pros removes old concrete for homes across Carmel. We look at the slab first, check what is under it, and write you a quote before anything is broken up.
What we take out
We take out old driveways, patios, walks, steps, and the pads that once held a shed or hot tub. We can take out the whole slab, or cut out only the broken part and leave the rest in place so we can pour a new piece to match.
When we only take out part of a slab, we saw a clean straight line first, so the edge of the concrete you keep doesn't crack. OSHA says putting water on a saw blade when cutting concrete greatly cuts the amount of dust it makes. So we keep the blade wet while we cut.
Before we break anything up
We call Indiana 811 before every removal job, since buried lines can run under or beside a slab. Indiana's Call Before You Dig law requires everyone who digs to contact Indiana 811 at least two full working days before starting.
We also look at where the water will go once the concrete is gone. The City of Carmel says local soils drain poorly and have seasonally high water tables. So we grade the bare ground so rain runs away from your house, or we plan the new pour before we leave.
Where the old concrete goes
The EPA estimated that 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris were generated in the United States in 2018. It says asphalt, concrete and rubble are often recycled into new asphalt and concrete products. We tell you where your concrete is going before we load the first piece.
Carmel permits for removal work
We check whether your job reaches the street, in the area the city calls its right-of-way. The City of Carmel says that for any work there, you or your contractor first need a right-of-way permit. The city also says that if you repair your sidewalk, you have to replace full panels of it. We tell you which permits your job needs and who applies for them.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Exactly which slabs, steps or pads come out, and which stay.
- Where any saw cuts will go.
- Where the broken concrete will be taken.
- How the bare ground will be left: graded, filled, or ready for a new pour.
- Which permits the job needs, and who applies for them.
- How the crew will protect your lawn, curb and the concrete you keep.
Questions about concrete removal in Carmel
Can you remove a patio and leave it as lawn?
Yes, we can break out the patio, haul it away and fill the spot with soil so it's ready for seed or sod. If you'd rather have a new patio there, see our concrete patios page.
Is breaking up concrete bad for my lungs?
OSHA says cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling and crushing concrete makes very small particles of crystalline silica, at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand. It says workers who breathe them in are at higher risk of serious diseases caused by silica. We ask you, your kids and your pets to stay inside or well back while we break it out.
Can I keep the broken concrete for my yard?
Yes, we can leave some of it with you. The EPA says brick, concrete and masonry can be recycled on site as fill or driveway bedding. Tell us before the job starts, so we pile it where you want it.
Do I need a permit to tear down a shed along with its pad?
We check whether taking down the shed needs its own permit. The City of Carmel lists residential demolitions as a permit type, with a $250 filing and review fee that includes one site inspection, and $150 for each extra structure on the same lot.
Can you take out old concrete steps?
Yes, we can break out old steps down to the ground and haul them away. If you need new ones, see our concrete steps and porches page.
Do I have to remove my driveway, or can it be fixed?
We don't always need to remove a cracked driveway. We may be able to fix a few bad spots with concrete repair or lift sunken ones with concrete leveling. If the whole slab is worn out, see our driveway replacement page.
How much does concrete removal cost?
We price your removal once we've looked at it, and you get that quote in writing. We base it on how much concrete comes out, how thick it is, whether there is steel in it, and how far we have to carry it to the truck.
Get a quote for concrete removal
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you want taken out. We'll look at the concrete, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other work we do, go to the Carmel Concrete Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your concrete job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.