Remove unwanted slabs, paths and driveways with attention to adjacent surfaces and buried services.
Old slabs, paths and driveways can hold back a project, and Sutherland Shire Concrete Removal clears them safely and efficiently. We break, load and remove concrete, then leave the ground ready for its next use.
Tell us the area, thickness and whether reinforcement is present. Access, nearby services and trees all influence the method, so a clear scope helps keep the job safe and the costs predictable.
From Kirrawee, Gymea and Sylvania to Cronulla and Miranda, cracked driveways and unused slabs are everywhere. Skilled operators and proper disposal give you clean, level ground for new paving, lawn or construction.
Explore the scope ↓We break up slabs, paths and driveways using suitable machinery, saw cutting first where a clean, straight edge must remain, then load and remove the concrete efficiently, clearing your site for new paving, lawn or construction, saving you valuable time.
We check slab thickness and reinforcement before starting, along with any pipes or conduits running beneath the slab, selecting the right method so the job is completed safely, efficiently and without damaging nearby structures or services, saving time and money.
Once concrete is removed, we tidy and level the area, leaving clean, usable ground ready for your next stage without extra preparation or unnecessary delays, saving you effort and expense. Broken concrete and reinforcement are taken for recycling wherever possible.
Slabs look simple on top. The surprises tend to be inside and underneath.
Older slab-on-ground homes can have plumbing or conduit in or under the slab. Locate and isolate before breaking. Ask an electrician and plumber to disconnect and make safe anything live, and check whether gas or water lines run underneath it.
Fibro offcuts, old vinyl tile adhesive or sheet material may be present around older slabs. If anything suspicious turns up, stop and have it assessed. Pre-1990 homes need extra care, and any asbestos must be removed and disposed of lawfully.
Mesh or bar makes breaking slower and affects the equipment needed. Ask the contractor how it will be cut, separated and removed. Exposed bar ends are a trip and puncture hazard and should be cut or capped while work continues.
Without saw-cut edges, a break can run into the paving or slab you want to keep. Ask about cutting the boundary first. Agree in writing who repairs any damage, and photograph steps, kerbs and neighbouring paving before the machine arrives.
A breaker on a tracked machine can crack neighbouring driveways, drains and pavers. Ground protection matters. Rubber tracks, mats or plywood spread the load, and travel routes should avoid pits, septic covers and shallow pipes that cannot take the weight.
An old slab can be propping a low retaining wall, holding fence posts or bracing a step or garden edge. Once it is gone, those can lean or slump. Check what bears on the slab edges and plan temporary support or replacement first.
Large areas often use a breaker with a saw cut along the retained edge. Ask which will be used and why.
Check thickness, reinforcement, services and what sits beside the slab. A few test holes can tell you a lot. Note thickenings, old footings or steps under the surface, because they change the machine size, breaking time and number of truckloads.
Cut along the line between what goes and what stays, to protect adjoining concrete and paving. Wet cutting keeps dust down, but the slurry must be collected rather than washed into the gutter or stormwater pits, where it causes pollution.
The machine breaks the slab into manageable pieces. Mesh is cut or peeled out as it goes. Working from one edge back towards the access point keeps the machine on solid ground, and dust is controlled with water spray throughout.
Clean concrete is kept apart from brick, timber and general rubbish, so it can be crushed and reused. Stockpiles are placed clear of drains and boundaries, and any suspect material uncovered is set aside for assessment rather than mixed in.
Pieces go into trucks or bins and to a facility lawfully able to accept them. Check the access, weight and loading space. Bins on the road may need a Council permit, and trucks should be loaded within legal payload limits.
The area is left level and free of sharp reinforcement, and holes are made safe or backfilled as agreed. Exposed services are marked and protected, leaving the site ready for the next trade, such as a concreter, landscaper or builder.
Clean concrete can be crushed to recycled aggregate and reused as road base or fill. Ask whether your pieces go to a recycler. Recycling is often cheaper than landfill, and crushed product can come back for hardstands or temporary access.
Concrete is heavy, so a modest slab can fill several loads. Truck payload limits and street access shape the schedule. Narrow streets, cul-de-sacs and steep driveways common in the Shire may mean smaller trucks, more trips and a longer day.
Concrete mixed with rubbish is generally more expensive to dispose of than separated clean loads, so sorting at the source helps. Keep soil, timber, plastic and green waste out of concrete loads, and mention early any other materials needing removal.
Steel mesh and bar can usually be recycled once separated from the concrete. Scrap metal recyclers generally accept it, which keeps it out of landfill. Separating it on site takes time, but it also makes the concrete easier to crush.
Old concrete can slow a project down, and our removal experts clear it safely and efficiently. We assess slab thickness, reinforcement, access and nearby services first, then choose the right breaking and loading method for your site. Nearby structures, trees and boundaries are protected throughout the work. Clear communication means you know the plan, the timeframe and the likely costs before we start. With local knowledge of Sutherland Shire driveways, patios and unused slabs, we remove concrete cleanly, dispose of it responsibly at approved facilities and leave level, clean, tidy ground that is ready for new paving, lawn or construction.
Talk to our team ↗ Slab thickness, reinforcement and disposal access.
Ask us about your project ↗It is hard to say from the surface. A test hole or core usually shows thickness and whether it has mesh or bar. Mention it in the quote request.
Yes, by saw cutting the line first. Straight cuts make a cleaner edge and protect what is left.
Breaking concrete is loud. Standard construction hours are generally 7 am to 6 pm weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm Saturday, with none on Sundays or public holidays, though approvals can be stricter.
To a facility lawfully able to accept it, often a recycler that crushes it. Ask for confirmation of where it will be taken.
Share the address, the access and the result you need.
Details first. Then a plan that suits the site.