Concrete Removal in Farmers Branch
We break out old concrete and haul it away, so the next project starts on clear ground.
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Under One Roof is a family-owned demolition contractor in Farmers Branch. We break out and haul away old concrete here and across Dallas and the surrounding area. That means driveways, patios, walkways, and slabs.
Most folks don't call because they want a bare patch of yard. They call because something new is coming, and the old concrete is in the way. We break it out, haul it off, and leave the area clear.
Concrete Removal Usually Comes Before Something Else
Concrete rarely comes out just to leave dirt behind. Something else usually goes in next, and that next step shapes the job.
- An old driveway that has heaved and cracked, coming out before a new one goes in
- A back patio that has tilted toward the house
- A walkway that has split and turned into a trip hazard
- An old slab left behind after a shed or outbuilding came down
- A full teardown, where the porch, walks, and slab come out with the house
That last one is part of a bigger job. Our house demolition and residential demolition pages cover how a full teardown works.
Tell us what's going in next before we start. Then we can plan the removal around it. The crew that follows will know what they're walking into, and nothing falls between the two jobs.
Signs an Old Slab Needs to Come Out
Every slab around here cracks eventually. A crack by itself doesn't tell you much. What matters is whether the concrete still does its job: staying flat, carrying weight, and sending water away from the house.
These signs usually mean it's time:
- One section sits higher than the next, and the lip gets worse each summer
- The slab has tilted back toward the foundation, so rain runs at the house
- Cracks are wide enough to fit a coin, or one side has dropped lower than the other
- The surface is flaking or crumbling, with stones showing through
- Rust stains are bleeding up through the cracks, which can mean the steel inside is wet
- It sounds hollow when you tap it, or the dirt has washed out under the edge
- A tree root has pushed up a whole panel
A lot of that comes back to what's underneath. North Texas clay usually swells when it's wet and pulls back in a dry August. A downspout dumping water at one edge can wash the base out too. Many times you can't tell which until the slab is up.
If you're on the fence, grab a level and a garden hose. Lay the level on the slab near the house and see which way the bubble leans. Then run some water and watch where it goes. If it heads for your foundation, that matters more than how the cracks look.
What Happens on a Concrete Removal Job
Once you've decided it's coming out, the job is pretty simple. We break it out, load it up, and haul it off. A lot of what goes right gets decided before anybody breaks anything, though.
Utilities come first, and they're on the owner. If a gas, electric, or water line runs near the slab, have the provider disconnect it before work starts. Sewer gets capped too, if that's required. We don't disconnect utilities.
Private lines are the other thing to think about. Many backyards have sprinkler lines, or a gas or power line to a grill, under the patio. Tell us about anything you know is down there. A broken sprinkler line is a small fix. A cut gas line isn't.
Then the concrete gets broken up. Thin patios usually come apart easier than thick driveways with steel inside. It's loud, and it throws dust, so give your neighbors a heads-up if they're close.
Permits are on us. We pull the demolition permit when the job needs one, and we handle the haul-off. If you'd like to see the city side for yourself, Farmers Branch has a Building Inspections and Permits[1] page.
A few things are worth asking about up front:
- How the equipment gets to the slab, and whether it crosses your lawn or goes through a side gate
- Where the trucks will park on a narrow street or shared drive
- Who's responsible for sprinkler heads along the edge
- What happens if the slab turns out thicker than it looks
How We Look at Pricing a Job
There isn't one set price for concrete removal. Two slabs that look the same from the porch can be very different jobs once the breaking starts.
These are the things we look at when we price a job:
- How big the area is
- How thick the concrete is
- Whether there's rebar or wire mesh inside it
- How easy it is to get equipment to the slab
- How much concrete has to be hauled off
Broken concrete is heavy. A modest patio can fill a truck faster than you'd think.
When you compare quotes, make sure you're comparing the same thing. Ask whether haul-off is included. Ask what happens to the ground once the slab is gone, and who handles it. A lower number that stops short of what you need usually just moves that cost to the next contractor.
When Concrete Removal Can Wait
Not every rough-looking slab has to come out this month. Some never do. If yours is still flat and sending water away from the house, you can probably leave it be.
Waiting usually makes sense in these cases:
- The next project isn't ready. Bare clay sitting out for months takes rain and sun. It's usually better to break it out close to the next step.
- The yard is soaked. Running equipment across a wet lawn can leave ruts. Waiting for a dry stretch usually costs a few days and nothing else.
- The real problem is water. Extending a downspout can stop the base from washing out before the slab ever fails.
- The house is moving too. Doors that stick or new cracks in the brick can mean the foundation needs a look first. Pulling the patio won't fix the house.
Small jobs can be a Saturday project. An old AC pad or a few stepping stones can come apart with a sledgehammer and a pry bar. Those usually have no steel in them. Haul it in a few small loads, and call ahead to see where you can drop it off.
I'll say this plainly: a slab that's already sending water at your foundation is the one I wouldn't wait on.
Why Farmers Branch Calls Under One Roof
We're family owned and locally operated, based right here in Farmers Branch on Rosser Road. We started in 2021, and our team brings more than 30 years of combined experience. We're BBB Accredited with an A+ rating and fully insured.
Max is on the jobs himself. We work in Farmers Branch and across Dallas and the surrounding area. That's from Preston Hollow to Carrollton and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
If old concrete is standing between you and your next project, call (214) 649-5984 or request a quote. Tell us what's coming out and what's going in after. We'll break it out, haul it away, and leave the area clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles the utilities before concrete removal?
The owner does. If gas, electric, or water runs under or near the slab, have it disconnected by the provider before we start. Sewer gets capped too, if that's required. Tell us about private lines like sprinklers so the crew can work around them.
Do you pull the permit and haul off the concrete?
Yes. We pull the demolition permit when the job needs one, and we haul off all the broken concrete. You're left with a clear area, ready for what comes next.
What kinds of concrete do you remove?
Driveways, patios, walkways, and slabs. We break it out and haul it away. If the concrete is part of a full teardown, we handle it along with the rest of the demo.
Can concrete removal be part of a bigger demolition job?
Yes. When a house, garage, or shed comes down, the slab, driveway, and walks can come out in the same job. Name everything up front so the quote covers it all.
How hard is it to break out a slab myself?
It depends on the size and whether there's steel inside. A thin pad with no steel, like an old AC pad, can come apart with a sledgehammer in a morning. A thick driveway with rebar usually needs heavier equipment and a crew.
Why does my driveway crack and tilt more than my neighbor's?
It usually comes down to the soil and the water. North Texas clay swells when it's wet and pulls back when it dries, which stresses a slab unevenly. A downspout dumping water at one edge can also wash out the base, so one slab shifts while the next stays flat.
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