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Concrete Demolition and Removal in San Diego, CA
Concrete is heavy, reinforced, and impossible to break cleanly without commercial equipment. Our San Diego concrete demolition crews saw-cut, break, lift, and haul away cracked driveways, backyard patios, monolithic house slabs, walkways, block walls, and commercial asphalt.
We isolate adjacent stucco and municipal curb lines with a Husqvarna FS 400 LV walk-behind diamond flat saw before lifting rebar-reinforced concrete panels and diverting 100% of clean rubble under City of San Diego Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling Ordinance §66.0601.
- Precision wet diamond saw-cutting to protect adjacent structures
- 811 DigAlert underground utility locating before breaking
- Driveway, patio, stem wall, retaining wall, and slab removal
- 100% clean concrete recycled into Class II aggregate road base
- Sub-grade leveling ready for new concrete, pavers, or turf
- Target Materials: 4,000-PSI rebar-reinforced Portland cement slabs and hot-mix asphalt paving
- Dedicated Crew Equipment: Husqvarna FS 400 LV wet-cut diamond flat saw and hydraulic skid-steer grapple
- Local Regulatory Standard: City of San Diego Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Diversion Deposit Ordinance §66.0601
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Concrete Demolition & Removal Services in San Diego, CA
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Clean saw-cutting at the garage threshold and city sidewalk line, breaking root-heaved or cracked driveways, and grading the base for new concrete or pavers.
What is included:
- Clean expansion-joint saw cuts at garage and sidewalk
- Tree-root extraction beneath lifted driveway panels
- Rebar and wire-mesh concrete haul-off
- Smooth sub-base grading
Best for: Homeowners replacing cracked, sunken, or root-damaged residential driveways.
Heavy hydraulic breaking and excavation of thick house foundations, perimeter footings, garage slabs, and post-tension or rebar-reinforced pads.
What is included:
- Deep perimeter stem-wall and footing trench extraction
- Anchor bolt and steel rebar shearing
- Clean import fill and compaction options
- Certified C&D recycling weight tickets
Best for: Custom home rebuilds, ADU conversions, and fire-damaged slab replacements.
Tight-access backyard concrete breaking for old patios, stamped concrete, brick walkways, outdoor kitchens, and leaning CMU garden walls.
What is included:
- Narrow-gate rubber-tracked skid-steer and breaker access
- Zero-damage saw-cutting along house stucco and sliding doors
- Turf and irrigation line protection
- Clean raked soil ready for landscaping
Best for: Backyard remodels, outdoor living upgrades, and xeriscape conversions.
High-production milling, breaking, and haul-off of deteriorated asphalt parking lots, loading docks, ADA ramps, and concrete curb-and-gutter across San Diego business parks.
What is included:
- Phased traffic control and perimeter safety barricades
- Asphalt milling, concrete island, and bollard removal
- High-capacity end-dump trucking
- Sub-grade proof-rolling for paving crews
Best for: Property managers, retail centers, HOAs, and general contractors.
Our 5-Step Demolition Process
1. Free site visit and written estimate.
We walk your San Diego property, check equipment access, measure materials, and send an itemized written price.
2. Utilities, testing, and permits.
We coordinate required city permits, utility shut-offs, and any pre-demolition testing.
3. Controlled teardown & dust suppression.
We secure the work zone, mist active dust, and protect adjacent structures, driveways, and neighbor fences.
4. Clean sorting & C&D recycling.
Concrete, steel, aluminum, and clean wood are separated on site and hauled to San Diego recycling yards.
5. Level grading & final sign-off.
We clear the footprint, grade the ground smooth, sweep the street, and complete final inspection sign-off.
Planning your project calendar? Review our San Diego demolition process and timeline guide or explore local permit requirements.
Local San Diego Neighborhoods We Serve
Our licensed crews perform concrete demolition & removal across every neighborhood in the City of San Diego and throughout San Diego County:
Central & Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, East Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Golden Hill, Barrio Logan, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, North Park, South Park, Normal Heights, University Heights, Kensington.
Coastal & Beach Communities
La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Bay Park, Coronado, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside.
North San Diego & North County Inland
Clairemont, Linda Vista, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, Tierrasanta, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Rancho Santa Fe, Fallbrook, Valley Center, Ramona.
East County & Foothills
El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Rancho San Diego, Alpine, Jamul.
South Bay & Border Area
Chula Vista, Eastlake, Bonita, National City, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa.
Need to confirm coverage for your parcel? View our complete San Diego County service areas or book a free site visit.
Concrete Demolition & Removal Questions and Answers
How do you break concrete next to my house without cracking the stucco?
We never break right against your home. First we make a full-depth wet diamond saw cut 1 to 2 inches off the structure or expansion joint to sever vibrations completely before lifting the concrete away.
What happens to the old concrete you haul away?
100% of clean broken concrete and asphalt goes to a San Diego C&D recycling yard where it is crushed into recycled aggregate base, keeping disposal costs lower than landfill dumping.
Can you remove concrete that has thick rebar or wire mesh inside?
Yes. Our hydraulic breakers and steel shears cut right through #4 and #5 rebar, wire mesh, and thick perimeter footings.
Do you check for gas or water pipes under a patio or driveway?
Yes. Every exterior slab job starts with an 811 Underground Service Alert ticket and visual meter/cleanout tracing before saw-cutting or breaking.
How long does driveway or patio removal take?
Most standard residential driveways and patios (400 to 1,200 sq ft) are saw-cut, broken, hauled off, and raked clean in 1 to 2 days.
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