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Concrete Slab Removal and Demolition in South Africa: Free Quotes

Need a concrete slab broken up and removed? Tell us the job and independent South African contractors will send a free quote. No fee, no obligation.

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Workers breaking up an old concrete slab with a jackhammer in a suburban yard, with a pile of rubble and a tipper truck waiting
Workers breaking up an old concrete slab with a jackhammer in a suburban yard, with a pile of rubble and a tipper truck waiting

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Old driveways, failed floors, redundant tank stands and slabs in the way of a new build all have to come out at some point. Concrete slab removal is hard, dusty work and the rubble has to go somewhere. ConcreteSlab.co.za is a free quote service. You fill in one form and we pass your request to independent demolition and concrete contractors in your area, who quote you directly. We do not break up or remove concrete ourselves. There is no fee and no obligation, and you can compare contractors before you decide.

How slabs are broken out

The method depends on the thickness, the reinforcing and how much room there is to work. Small slabs are often broken with electric or petrol breakers, which people call jackhammers. Larger jobs may use a hydraulic hammer on a small excavator or a skid-steer.

Where noise, vibration or edges matter, a contractor may saw the slab into panels first. The panels are then lifted out or broken up. This protects walls, paving and services you want to keep.

Steel mesh and bars are cut out afterwards and taken away separately. The ground below is usually left level for the next stage.

Rubble removal and disposal

Breaking the slab is only half the job. Broken concrete is heavy. A 100 mm slab produces roughly a tonne or more of rubble for every 4 or 5 square metres, so even a small patio fills a truck.

  • Contractors can load rubble onto a tipper truck or skip and take it away.
  • Clean concrete rubble can often be taken to a crushing site and reused as fill or sub-base.
  • Rubble mixed with soil, paint or other waste may need a licensed landfill.
  • Ask whether disposal and any dumping fees are part of the quote.

Safety, services and permission

Before any breaking starts, find out what is underneath. Water pipes, electrical cables, drains and irrigation often run under or through old slabs. Mark them, or have them located first.

  • Do not remove slabs that support walls or form part of a suspended floor without an engineer's advice.
  • Neighbours should be told about noise and dust. Some municipalities and complexes set working hours.
  • Older roofing and some old floor products can contain asbestos, which needs a specialist.
  • Workers should wear eye, ear, lung and foot protection.

Sectional title schemes may need the body corporate's approval.

What affects your quote

People search for the concrete slab removal cost per square metre, but every site is different. We never give prices here. Contractors will look at:

  • The area, thickness and strength of the concrete.
  • The amount of steel mesh or rebar.
  • Access for machines, trucks and wheelbarrows.
  • Whether rubble is carted away, and how far.
  • Dumping fees, travel distance and whether the ground must be levelled afterwards.

Photos and measurements help you get quotes you can compare properly.

Comparing quotes for concrete demolition and slab removal

The lowest figure is not always the best deal. When your quotes arrive, check:

  • Specification: the thickness, the concrete strength in MPa, the steel and the membrane, so every quote is for the same work.
  • Preparation: excavation, sub-base compaction, shuttering and who removes spoil and rubble.
  • Concrete and access: ready-mix or site-mixed, whether a pump is included and any part-load or waiting charges.
  • Finish, curing and guarantee: the surface finish, how long it will be cured, where joints are cut and what guarantee covers the work.

What to include in your request

  • Area of the slab and its approximate thickness
  • Whether it has mesh or bars, and any visible steel
  • Access for a machine or truck, or only wheelbarrows
  • Whether you want the rubble removed
  • Any pipes, cables or walls close to the slab

Frequently asked questions

Does ConcreteSlab.co.za demolish or remove concrete?
No. ConcreteSlab.co.za is a free quote service. You send one request and we pass it to independent concrete demolition contractors near you. They contact you directly with a quote. We do not break up or remove concrete ourselves, and there is no fee for the introduction.
Can I break out a slab myself?
Small, thin slabs can be broken by hand with a heavy hammer, but it is tiring and dusty. Hiring a breaker helps, though it needs care. Thick or reinforced slabs, and any slab near services or walls, are better left to a contractor.
What happens to the rubble?
Most contractors can load it and take it away. Clean concrete is often crushed and reused as fill. Ask whether disposal is in the quote, and tell them if the rubble is mixed with soil or other waste.
Can the slab be cut out instead of broken?
Yes. Sawing the slab into panels gives clean edges and less vibration. It is useful when you must protect nearby walls, paving or a neighbour's property. Ask for it if the slab meets something you want to keep.

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