Concrete Demolition Contractor in Troy, IL
Before you can pour something new, the old concrete usually has to come out — and doing it right means breaking it up safely, cleanly, and without damaging everything around it. JW Concrete Construction handles concrete demolition across Troy and the Metro East, from slab tear-out to breaking up failed pavement and removing old concrete structures.
Services & Options
Concrete Demolition — What We Do
Concrete Slab Demolition
Break up and remove old concrete slabs — driveways, patios, floors — to make way for a new pour.
Concrete Tear-Out
Full removal of existing concrete, including the slab and any base material that needs to go.
Pavement Demolition
Break up and remove failed asphalt or concrete pavement from lots and drives.
Concrete Breaking
Targeted breaking of concrete sections, walls, or structures for removal or modification.
Structure Demolition
Demolition of existing concrete structures — walls, steps, pads — scheduled for removal.
Who This Is For
Who Uses Concrete Demolition
Property owners and contractors call us for demolition when a slab, pavement, or structure has to come out before new work can happen. If you're replacing a driveway, patio, or floor, the old concrete has to be torn out first. Commercial property owners demolishing failed pavement or old structures before redevelopment need it gone safely. We also work with contractors who need concrete broken and removed as part of a larger project.
Choosing the Right Option
How to Decide What You Need
Slab demolition removes flatwork like driveways and patios to prep for a replacement pour. Tear-out includes the base material when that has to go too. Pavement demolition handles failed asphalt or concrete in lots and drives. Targeted concrete breaking is for removing sections or modifying structures without taking everything. We assess what needs to come out and how much of the base goes with it.
What to Know
Requirements & What to Expect
- Demolition needs clear access for equipment and a plan for where the broken concrete goes — we handle loading and hauling the debris off site. We need utilities marked before breaking concrete, especially around slabs with unknown lines underneath. The work creates dust and noise, so timing matters on occupied sites. We handle breaking, removal, loading, and haul-off.
- Clear access for the concrete truck and our crew to reach the pour area.
- A free on-site estimate where Jacob walks the project and gives you a straight price.
Questions & Answers
Concrete Demolition FAQ
Real questions customers ask about this specific service.
What happens to the concrete after demolition?+
We break it up, load it, and haul it off site for recycling or disposal — you're not left with a pile of broken concrete on your property.
How long does concrete demolition take?+
It depends on the size and thickness of the concrete and the access. Most residential slabs come out in a day; larger commercial demolition takes longer and is scheduled accordingly.
Do you need utilities marked before demolition?+
Yes — before breaking concrete we have utilities marked, especially around slabs where gas, water, or electric lines may run underneath. Safety first.
Can you demolish concrete near my house without damage?+
We work carefully around structures, using the right equipment and methods to break and remove concrete without damaging adjacent walls, walks, or landscaping.
Is concrete demolition noisy?+
Breaking concrete is loud, there's no way around it. We schedule demolition at reasonable hours and let you know what to expect so you can plan around the noise.
Do you remove the base material too?+
For a tear-out we remove the base material that needs to go with the slab. If the base is sound and staying, we leave it — we assess and tell you what comes out.
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