Systematic Planning:
Structure, shared walls and utility lines are identified and documented before any tool touches the building.
Concrete Removal and Hauling:
We Do the Heavy Lifting for You
Cracked driveways, heaved patios, old garage slabs and industrial foundations all share one problem: concrete is heavy, and getting it off a Long Beach lot means breaking it, loading it and routing it to a facility that can recycle it. Long Beach Demolition Co brings the breakers, the loaders and the hauling plan, and we sort material with the city's 65% construction and demolition diversion goal in mind.
Concrete Removal FAQs for Long Beach
We separate clean concrete from trash so it can go to a facility that accepts it for crushing and reuse, and we separate rebar for metal recycling. That supports the city's 65% diversion target, and we provide weight tickets or receipts on request.
Not always, but it depends on scope and location. Work in the public right-of-way, a curb or sidewalk, or a property in the Coastal Zone can add requirements. Confirm with Long Beach Development Services and Public Works before work begins.
Tell us before we quote. Cutting a tensioned cable is dangerous, so post-tensioned slabs need a specific plan and sometimes the original drawings. We will not start breaking until we understand how the slab is built.
Yes, with a plan. Thick, heavily reinforced slabs call for heavier equipment, truck staging and haul timing around harbor and 710 traffic. If past use may have contaminated the soil, we ask for reports and plan for sampling and proper disposal.
Request a DigAlert ticket by dialing 811, generally at least two working days before digging. It marks public lines only. Sewer laterals, irrigation and other private lines may need a private locator, which we can help arrange.
A residential driveway or patio is often a matter of a day or two, while large or reinforced slabs take longer. Permits, utility checks and bad weather can stretch the schedule, and we give you a timeline after seeing the site.
The estimate states it: concrete removed and hauled, subgrade raked or graded, and any debris swept. Tell us what comes next so we leave the subgrade ready for the new pour, planting or foundation.
Concrete Removal in Long Beach: Driveways, Slabs and Harbor-Area Foundations
Concrete looks simple until it has to be broken, loaded and hauled. A four-inch patio, an eight-inch reinforced garage slab and a thick industrial slab near the harbor are three very different jobs, and Long Beach adds its own wrinkles: tight lots and alleys, older fill and high groundwater near the port, and a 65% diversion requirement for demolition projects.
This is how we scope concrete work and what pushes the effort up or down.
What changes the difficulty
- Thickness and reinforcement: a thin, unreinforced patio breaks quickly. Slabs with rebar or wire mesh take longer, and thick or post-tensioned slabs need extra care because cutting a tensioned cable is dangerous. Tell us if a slab is post-tensioned.
- What it is attached to: a free-standing driveway is easier than a slab tied to footings, a foundation wall or a neighbor's property line.
- Access: alleys, narrow driveways and low overhead lines limit what size equipment can fit. Hand breaking and small machines take longer than a large breaker.
- What is under it: utility lines, sewer laterals and irrigation may run under or beside the slab. A DigAlert ticket marks public lines, but private lines are your responsibility to locate.
Harbor and industrial slabs
Westside and port-adjacent properties can hold thick, heavily reinforced slabs, equipment pads and old foundations. Soils there include older fill and a high water table in places, so excavation and slab removal may expose water, odors or discolored soil. If past use involved fuels, solvents or other chemicals, ask for any environmental reports before work begins and plan for sampling and disposal.
Large slab removal calls for heavier equipment, truck staging and a route that avoids harbor and freeway congestion. We schedule hauling windows around the 710 corridor and local truck routes, and we separate rebar for metal recycling.
Residential driveways, patios and garages
In North Long Beach, Bixby Knolls and Belmont Shore, most concrete jobs are driveways, front walks, patios, garage slabs and pool decks. Many are cracked from roots, settling or old fill. Removal is often followed by a new pour, a landscaping plan, a drainage change or an ADU, so tell us what comes next and we will leave the subgrade accordingly.
Where a slab abuts a sidewalk, curb or the public right-of-way, a Public Works permit may be needed for work or truck staging. Confirm with the city before you assume the driveway apron can be replaced without one.
Recycling and the 65% diversion goal
Clean concrete is among the easiest demolition materials to recycle, and it counts toward Long Beach's 65% diversion requirement for demolition projects. We keep concrete separate from trash and mixed debris so it can go to a facility that crushes and reuses it, and we separate rebar and wire for metal recycling. We provide weight tickets or receipts for your records. Confirm the city's current plan, deposit and reporting steps before your project starts.
Haul routes and timing
Truck traffic on the 710, 405 and PCH, harbor activity and school or street-sweeping schedules all shape the best hours for hauling. On residential streets we plan truck staging so driveways and neighbors are not blocked, and we keep the street swept. On industrial jobs we schedule larger loads around peak harbor traffic.
The rainy season between roughly November and March can turn exposed subgrade and spoil piles into mud, so we plan stockpiles, erosion control and haul timing accordingly. Dust is the opposite issue on dry, breezy days, and we wet the work to control it.
What helps us price accurately
Photos of the concrete and the access, rough square footage and thickness, whether it is reinforced or post-tensioned, what is under or beside it, and what happens after removal. If you know of past contamination or have reports, send them.
Concrete removal around Long Beach: Port & Westside Industrial, North Long Beach, Belmont Shore & Naples, residential demolition and commercial demolition. Call (562) 210-0343 or use the contact form below for a written estimate.
Concrete Removal From Driveways to Harbor Slabs
From driveways to harbor-area slabs: we break it, load it and haul it to a recycler, with the 65% diversion goal in mind.Long Beach concrete jobs range from a cracked front walk in North Long Beach to thick slabs on port-area lots. We match equipment, access plans and haul routes to the slab in front of us.
Residential Concrete Demolition
Replace a cracked drive, open up a yard or prep for an ADU.
Driveway & Walkway Removal:
Aged, root-lifted and cracked walks and driveways broken out, with attention to the sidewalk apron and curb.
Patio & Pool Deck Removal:
Patios and pool decks removed with care near the house, walls and any buried lines.
Concrete Steps & Retaining Walls:
Steps, planters and low retaining walls taken down in sections; taller walls may need engineering.
Slab & Foundation Work
Clearing slabs and foundations for a new build, ADU or lot sale.
Garage Floor Removal:
Garage and warehouse slabs broken, with rebar, mesh and post-tensioning checked first.
Shed & Outbuilding Pads:
Old shed, garage and equipment pads removed and hauled.
Post Footing & Fence Base Removal:
Footings and fence-post bases pulled, with the hole backfilled to the agreed finish.
Hauling Plans That Fit Long Beach Streets and Routes
Concrete is dense, and ordinary trash bins and haulers are not built for it. We plan trucks, staging and timing around Long Beach alleys, freeway corridors and port traffic.
High-Capacity Hauling:
Trucks rated for heavy loads, scheduled around 710, 405 and PCH traffic and neighborhood street rules.
Sorted for Recycling:
Clean concrete is commonly accepted by Southern California recycling facilities, where it is crushed for base or aggregate. That helps meet the city's 65% diversion requirement, and we confirm the destination in the estimate.
Broom-Clean Finish:
Concrete work is dusty. After the last piece of rebar is loaded, we scrape and sweep the area so dust and gravel are not left on your property or the street.
The Long Beach Demolition Co Difference: Safety First, Neighbors Considered
We know that demolition can be stressful for neighbors and homeowners. On tight Long Beach lots, alleys and shared walls, we run a process built to keep dust, noise and truck traffic down and keep everyone on and around the site safe.
Dust & Debris Control:
Barriers, wetting and regular sweeps keep dust off neighboring property, even when the afternoon sea breeze picks up.
Full Site Clearance:
Demolition and haul-off are one plan, so the site is left broom-clean and ready for the next trade.
Clear Responsibilities:
Scope, access, insurance and permit responsibilities are written down before work begins, so the owner, the GC and our crew all know who files which clearance.
How Our Process Works
On-Site Consultation:
We walk the property with you, note access, shared walls and what the structure contains, then put the scope and exclusions in a written estimate.
Permit & Utility Check:
We map the clearances the City of Long Beach and SCAQMD expect, request a DigAlert (811) ticket, and confirm gas, water and electric disconnects are handled.
Controlled Demolition:
The crew works the plan in order, with dust control suited to the onshore breeze and protection for neighbors, sidewalks and anything staying.
Debris Sorting & Disposal:
We separate wood, metal, concrete and mixed debris so loads can go to facilities that accept them and count toward the city's diversion requirements.
Final Walk-Through:
Before we demobilize, we walk the cleared area with you and keep weight tickets or receipts available for your records.
How We Plan Long Beach Concrete Projects
Breaking concrete can hit buried lines, rattle nearby structures and spread dust. Here is how we plan around those risks:
Utility Safety:
We look for visible gas, water and electric lines and confirm a DigAlert (811) ticket for public lines before heavy equipment starts. Private lines may need a separate locator.
Impact Management:
Breaking methods are chosen with vibration and noise in mind near your foundation, shared walls and neighbors.
One Point of Contact:
One person handles the estimate, the schedule and the final haul, so changes get answered quickly.
Concrete work is about power and precision. We have the tools to do it fast, and the respect to do it right.
Get a Long Beach Concrete Removal Quote
Tell us about your driveway, patio or slab and where it is in Long Beach. Long Beach Demolition Co will follow up with a site check and a written scope.