Driveway and Hardstand Removal

Direct Demolition removes concrete driveways, hardstands, paths, pads, garage slabs and paved areas as part of demolition, site clearing or early works packages.

Concrete We Remove

Driveways and crossovers where approved/scoped
Garage and shed slabs
Hardstand areas
Concrete paths and pads
Pool surrounds
Footings and small structures

Demolition Package

Driveway/hardstand removal can be combined with house demolition, slab removal, garage/shed demolition, excavation and final scrape.

Quote Details

Send photos, approximate size, concrete thickness if known, access notes and whether reinforcement is visible.

Driveway & Hardstand Removal — Deeper Detail

Concrete and hardstand removal is the cheapest demolition work per m² we do — but it's also where surprise rebar, footings and old service pits eat into margin if not planned. Here's how we price and run it.

Typical Scope

Saw-cut perimeter for clean edges if abutting kept slabs
Breakout with excavator-mounted hammer or rock breaker
Removal of mesh and rebar
Loadout to tipper trucks
Disposal to crusher / concrete recycler
Backfill to level if requested (separate quote)

Cost Drivers

Thickness (100mm domestic vs 200mm+ industrial)
Mesh and reo density
Proximity to buildings (saw cut vs mass-break)
Access (truck size, turning circle)
Disposal distance

Pricing Bands

Residential driveway (50–80 m², 100mm): $1,800–$3,800
Industrial hardstand (200–500 m², 150–200mm): $14–$26/m²
Heavy industrial slab (500+ m², 200mm+ with reinforcement): $22–$45/m²

Recycling Note

Clean concrete (no rebar) gets recycled and the tip rate is roughly half of mixed waste. We segregate on site where the volume justifies it to keep your tip bill down.

Driveway & Hardstand Removal Sydney