Concrete removal for Buffalo Grove properties

Buffalo Grove has 1970s-to-1990s subdivisions with a lot of original cedar decks, and that shapes how we approach concrete removal here. Locally the thing we run into most is established North Shore streets with mature parkway trees lifting walks and drives.

We break out and haul concrete across Lake County and Kenosha County. Breaking it is straightforward. Getting it off the site and disposed of properly is the part that costs money, and it is the part vague quotes leave out.

What comes out

Driveways, aprons, walks, patios, steps and stoops, garage and shed pads, small foundations and footings, and the failed base material underneath when a new pour is going in.

Disposal is priced by weight

Concrete is heavy and tipping fees are charged by the ton. A four-inch residential driveway runs a lot heavier than most people expect once it is broken up.

How the job runs in Buffalo Grove

Scope and accessWhat is coming out, what is staying, and how material leaves the site.
ProtectLawn, drives, fences and landscaping protected before anything is broken.
Break outMachine or hand-guided breaker depending on access and what is next to it.
Remove base where neededIf a new slab is going in, the failed base comes out too.
Load and haulLoaded and hauled, separated for recycling where the facility allows.

What affects the price in Buffalo Grove

Square footage, thickness and whether the slab is reinforced
Access: open yard versus a tight side lot
Disposal weight and tipping fees
Whether the base underneath also comes out
Protection required for lawn, fences and neighboring property
Backfill, grading and restoration

Full detail on the concrete removal page, or see everything we do in Buffalo Grove.

Other work we do in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove customers also ask us about Garage slabs & aprons in Buffalo Grove, Stamped concrete in Buffalo Grove and Concrete repair in Buffalo Grove. We cover nearby Long Grove, Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire too.

Buffalo Grove concrete removal FAQ

Do you haul the concrete away?

Yes, haul-off is part of the job, and we separate clean concrete for recycling where the facility takes it.

Can you remove concrete in a tight backyard?

Yes. Tight access means hand-guided breaker and wheelbarrow rather than machine, which is slower and gets priced accordingly rather than discovered mid-job.

Do you fill in the hole afterward?

Yes. We backfill with suitable material, compact it and grade so it drains instead of becoming a low spot. Topsoil and seed can be included.

Do you charge extra to work in Buffalo Grove?

Buffalo Grove is inside Lake County and we cover it from Waukegan with no trip charge.

How soon can you start in Buffalo Grove?

It depends on the season and whether a permit is involved. Spring and early fall book up fastest. Call and we will give you a realistic date with the quote.

Concrete Removal & Demolition in Buffalo Grove, IL