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Concrete Removal Cost in Florida: Driveways, Slabs, and Patios

October 1, 2026 · 4 min read · concrete driveway removal cost

Concrete removal costs $2 per square foot, with a 500 square foot minimum, so the smallest job is roughly $1,000. That covers driveways, slabs, patios, and walkways. Heavy concrete, like a thick or doubled slab, can add around $2 per square foot. Those are real numbers from our own jobs in Central Florida, not a national average.

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Concrete Removal Cost by Size

Concrete removal price at $2 per square foot
AreaPrice at $2 per sq ftExample
500 sq ft (minimum)$1,000Short single driveway or a patio slab
800 sq ft$1,600Typical two-car driveway
1,000 sq ft$2,000Long driveway or driveway plus walkway
1,500 sq ft$3,000Large driveway and pad
2,000 sq ft$4,000Big slab or full driveway and apron

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What Makes Concrete Removal Cost More

  • Thickness and reinforcement. Heavy concrete can add around $2 per square foot for the extra machine time and weight.
  • Doubled concrete. A driveway poured over an older driveway is twice the concrete you can see.
  • Access. Tight gates and fences slow the machine down.
  • Haul-off. Concrete is heavy, and tonnage is what you pay to dump.

Driveway Removal Step by Step

We walk the property, measure the area, and give you a free written estimate, usually with a same-day reply. Then the machine breaks the concrete out, we load it and haul it off, and the ground is left ready for what comes next, whether that is a new driveway, new pavers, or grass.

Your Apopka Neighbor on the Machine

Apopka is Kyle's hometown, our yard is here, and we run our own excavators and dump trucks. That means a local crew, not a company driving in from far away. If you are in Apopka, Orlando, Sanford, or anywhere nearby in Central Florida, call 407-443-2863.

Concrete Removal Questions

How much does concrete removal cost?

$2 per square foot with a 500 square foot minimum, which is roughly $1,000 minimum.

How much does it cost to remove a concrete driveway?

A driveway is priced the same way, $2 per square foot. An 800 square foot driveway comes to about $1,600. Thick or doubled concrete can add around $2 per square foot.

Is there a minimum job size?

Yes, 500 square feet, which is roughly $1,000.

Does the price include hauling the concrete away?

Yes. We haul the concrete off and leave the ground clear.

Do I need a permit to remove a driveway?

Call us and we will tell you what applies to your address. We handle the permit side on jobs that need one.

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