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Concrete Demolition in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Concrete demolition breaks out and hauls away old driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage slabs, steps and footings. In Metro Detroit, freeze-thaw cycles, road salt and clay soils crack and heave slabs over time, so removal is often the first step before a new pour. Crews use jackhammers, skid steers with breakers, or saws depending on thickness and access.
Thick slabs and reinforced concrete take longer to break and weigh a lot to haul. Much of it can go to a concrete recycler instead of a landfill. If the concrete sits over buried gas, water or electric lines, the crew must call MISS DIG 811 before digging. For a new pour afterward, see concrete driveway or concrete removal pros in our concrete directory.
What a proper job includes
- Site visit to measure area and check thickness and reinforcement
- MISS DIG 811 ticket before any digging
- Saw cutting at edges that stay, such as the approach or garage
- Break out and load with protection for nearby surfaces
- Removal of base material if the new work requires it
- Hauling to a recycler or disposal facility
- Rough grading and cleanup
What drives the price
- Area and thickness of the concrete
- Steel reinforcement or wire mesh
- Equipment access versus hand work
- Saw cutting needed to protect what stays
- Hauling distance and number of loads
- Base removal and fill for the next project
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Removing concrete on private property often does not need a building permit, but work in the public right-of-way, such as the driveway approach or public sidewalk, needs a permit from the city or road agency. Confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit, and the DPW City Engineering Division for right-of-way work). Michigan law requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before excavating.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration license listing Concrete or House Wrecking, or a Residential Builder license.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask for the area, thickness and number of loads in the quote.
- Confirm who calls MISS DIG 811 and who pulls any right-of-way permit.
- Ask where the concrete goes and whether it is recycled.
- Ask how they will protect the garage, lawn and curb.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
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