Concrete Removal & Small Demolition in Chattanooga, TN

Concrete removal and small demolition clears out what is in the way: a cracked driveway, a heaved patio, old steps, a shed slab, a collapsing garage or an old retaining wall. We break it up, load it, haul it to a recycler or landfill and leave a clean, graded surface ready for the next project.

Concrete breakout

Most residential concrete is 4 to 6 inches thick. HomeGuide puts removal at about $3 to $8 per square foot including disposal, with reinforced concrete adding $1 to $3 per square foot. A typical driveway runs about $1,200 to $4,500 and a 20-by-20 patio about $1,200 to $3,000.

Small buildings

Sheds, detached garages, carports and decks come down with an excavator and are sorted for disposal. Older structures may have asbestos-containing materials, which have to be checked and removed by a qualified contractor before demolition. A demolition permit may be needed depending on the structure and the city.

Old neighborhoods

Homes in St. Elmo, Highland Park and North Chattanooga often have original walks, steps and garages built a century ago. We take care around trees, fences and the house itself, and protect the parts you are keeping.

After removal

We can regrade the area, add stone base for a new driveway or patio, or spread topsoil for lawn. Many jobs roll straight into site prep or drainage work.

Concrete removal steps

• Mark and protect anything staying: house walls, trees, fences, utilities
• Saw-cut a clean edge where the old concrete meets what stays
• Break out with a hammer or bucket and load
• Haul to a recycler or landfill
• Grade and compact the area

Hauling and disposal

HomeGuide lists landfill fees at $90 to $160 per ton. Concrete is heavy, so recycling it where possible keeps costs down. Rebar and wire mesh are separated out.

Sheds and garages

We take down wood, metal and block outbuildings, remove slabs and footings and grade the site. Utilities to the building must be disconnected first.

Small foundations

Old house foundations left in the ground after a teardown cause problems for new construction. We dig them out and backfill with compacted material.