Concrete removal for Wadsworth properties

Wadsworth has rural and semi-rural lots with larger homes, and that shapes how we approach concrete removal here. Locally the thing we run into most is lake-community lots, seasonal freeze-thaw and a lot of 1970s-and-80s driveways at end of life.

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.

Restoration after removal

If nothing is replacing the concrete, the void has to be backfilled and graded so it does not become a low spot that collects water. We backfill with suitable material, compact, and grade to drain.

How the job runs in Wadsworth

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 Wadsworth

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 Wadsworth.

Other work we do in Wadsworth

Wadsworth customers also ask us about Sidewalks & walkways in Wadsworth, Garage slabs & aprons in Wadsworth and Steps & stoops in Wadsworth. We cover nearby Old Mill Creek, Gurnee and Beach Park too.

Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth?

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

How soon can you start in Wadsworth?

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 Wadsworth, IL