Serving the East Bay, Marin & San FranciscoCA Contractor Lic. #1079900
Gravel patio with fire table, turf and deck stairs

Demolition, Excavation & Site Prep

Every new yard starts with taking out the old one. We break out concrete, remove old hardscape and prepare a clean, graded site.

  • Free on-site estimates
  • Daily clean-up
  • Based in Richmond, CA

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Demolition & Site Prep

Built right, start to finish

Old patios, failing walls, overgrown planters and broken driveways all need to come out before something new goes in. We handle demolition and haul-away and leave the ground graded and ready.

Because we do the follow-on work too, demolition is planned for what comes next: the right depth for pavers, the right grade for drainage, and the trees and utilities you want protected.

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What we do

Demolition & Site Prep services

Concrete removal

Patios, driveways, walkways and slabs broken out and hauled away.

Old hardscape removal

Brick, flagstone and timber walls removed.

Excavation

Digging to depth for new patios, driveways and walls.

Grading

Rough and finish grading for drainage.

Lawn & root removal

Sod and roots removed before turf or hardscape.

Debris haul-away

Material taken to recycling or approved disposal.

Our process

How we build it

  1. Walk-through

    We mark what stays, what goes and what to protect.

  2. Utility check

    Underground utilities are located before any digging.

  3. Demolition

    Breaking out and loading material.

  4. Haul-away

    Concrete and debris go to recycling where possible.

  5. Grade

    The site is graded and compacted, ready for the next phase.

Materials & options

Choose your finish

We'll bring samples to your estimate and help you pick colors and patterns that suit your home.

  • Partial or full demolition
  • Concrete recycling
  • Tree root protection
  • Excavation to depth
  • Finish grading
  • Soil import and export
FAQ

Demolition & Site Prep questions

Do you only do demolition, or the new project too?

Both. Most clients hire us for demolition and the new patio, driveway or yard in one contract.

What happens to the old concrete?

Wherever possible it goes to a recycling facility to be crushed and reused as base material.

Do you call 811 before digging?

Yes. Underground utilities are marked before excavation.

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