Cracked, sunken, or in the way? Papaneri & Sons removes old concrete cleanly and hauls it off, so your site is ready for whatever comes next. Family owned in South Jersey since 1987. Call for a free estimate.
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A broken driveway or a sunken patio does not fix itself. Before a new pour can happen, the old slab needs to come out clean, all the way down to solid ground. Skip that step and the new concrete inherits the same problems that ruined the old one.
Papaneri & Sons Concrete has been removing and replacing concrete in Cherry Hill and across South Jersey since 1987. We are family owned, ACI certified, licensed and insured. Three generations of our family have done this work, so our crews have taken out hundreds of slabs without tearing up everything around it.
We remove driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps, pool decks, and slabs of every size. A small backyard shed pad and a full commercial parking lot both get the same careful planning, the same clean cuts, and the same complete cleanup when we leave.
Removal is heavy work, but it does not have to be a mess. We protect your lawn, your landscaping, and the concrete you are keeping from the first cut to the last sweep of the broom.
If you have concrete that needs to go, call us at (856) 354-9338 for a free, no-pressure estimate. We will look at the job in person and give you a clear price.
Every job starts by protecting the area around the work. We mark out where the utilities run, cover nearby surfaces, and plan how our trucks and equipment will move in and out without rutting your yard.
For most slabs, we saw-cut clean lines first. This keeps the concrete you want to stay in place from cracking when we break out the section that has to go. A straight cut also gives the new pour a clean edge to tie into later.
Then we break the slab into manageable pieces with jackhammers or an excavator, depending on the size of the job. Rebar and wire mesh get cut and pulled out as we go, since steel cannot go in the same load as the clean concrete.
Once the concrete is out, we grade the base so it drains the right way and give you an honest look at the ground underneath. If the old base failed, we tell you before any new work begins, because a bad base is what cracks a brand new slab.
The whole process is quieter and cleaner than most people expect. We work in sections, keep the dust down, and stage the debris so your driveway or walkway stays usable as long as possible during the job.
Not every slab needs to come out. A few surface cracks can often be patched, and a worn but solid slab can sometimes be resurfaced. But some damage runs too deep for any repair to hold.
We usually recommend removal when a slab has sunk unevenly, has wide structural cracks, or is crumbling across large areas. Patching that kind of damage only buys you a season or two before the cracks come right back.
Tree roots, poor drainage, and a weak original base are the most common culprits we see in Cherry Hill and the surrounding South Jersey towns. When the base has failed, the surface will keep failing until the whole thing is removed and rebuilt on solid ground.
Age matters too. A lot of concrete poured decades ago used a weaker mix and thinner slabs than we pour today. Once it starts breaking up, chasing it with patches costs more over time than a clean removal and a fresh pour.
We give you a straight answer on your slab. If a repair will genuinely hold, we will tell you and save you the money. If removal is the smarter long-term spend, we will explain exactly why so you can decide with the full picture.
The price of removal depends on more than square footage. A few things drive the number up or down on every job, and knowing them helps you read any quote you get.
A four-inch patio pad breaks out fast. A reinforced six-inch driveway, a footing, or a slab packed with rebar takes more labor, heavier equipment, and more time to cut the steel out and separate it.
A slab a truck and machine can reach costs less to remove than one boxed in behind a fence or in a tight side yard. When we have to break concrete small and carry it out by hand, that adds labor to the job.
Every job includes loading, hauling, and dumping the old concrete. Larger volumes and longer haul distances add to that part of the cost, though recycling clean concrete helps keep it efficient.
Wet ground, buried surprises, and utilities near the work can all change the plan. We check for these during the estimate so the price we quote is the price you pay.
For a complete breakdown of what tear-out and haul-away run in this area, read our guide to concrete removal cost in South Jersey.
Papaneri & Sons has been tearing out and replacing concrete across South Jersey since 1987. We handle the saw-cutting, the breakout, the haul-away, and the cleanup, all with one insured crew. Get your free estimate today.
Removal is not done until the debris is gone and the site is clean. We load every piece of old concrete and haul it off with the same crew, same day whenever the size of the job allows.
Clean concrete is a recyclable material. When we can, we send broken slabs to be crushed and reused as base stone instead of sending it all to a landfill. It is better for the environment and it keeps disposal costs down on your job.
We sweep up, rake the exposed ground, and leave the area ready for a new pour, fresh landscaping, or whatever your project calls for next. You should not be able to tell where the debris pile sat when we drive away.
Removal is often the first step of a bigger project. For a full look at the concrete services we offer in Cherry Hill, visit our services page. Many customers pair removal with a new concrete slab installation or a fresh driveway pour once the old surface is out, and we can quote both together so you see one clear number.
Removal is heavy, dusty work that can damage your property if it is done carelessly. We treat your driveway, lawn, and landscaping like our own, and our reputation across South Jersey is built on leaving a clean site.
Three generations of the Papaneri family have poured and removed concrete across South Jersey. You deal with the family that does the work, not a call center or a rotating crew of subcontractors.
Our crews are trained to industry standards and fully insured. From the first saw cut to the final cleanup, your property is protected and the work is done to code.
The same crew that breaks out the old slab can pour the new one. That means no finger-pointing between contractors and one point of contact for your whole project.
We look at the job in person and give you a clear, written price with no hidden fees. If removal is not the right call, we will tell you that too.
Yes. Every removal job includes loading, hauling, and disposing of the old concrete. When the material is clean, we recycle it as crushed base stone whenever possible, which keeps disposal efficient and out of the landfill.
No. We saw-cut clean control lines before breaking out a section, so the concrete you are keeping stays intact. We also protect nearby surfaces, landscaping, and lawn from the equipment and debris.
Most residential removals take one day, though larger or hard-to-reach slabs can take longer. Call Papaneri & Sons at (856) 354-9338 for a free estimate and an honest timeline for your specific job.
Once the old concrete is out, we pour a new slab on a properly prepped base with our 4500 PSI mix for a surface that lasts.
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If your slab can be saved, we fix cracks, spalling, and settled sections instead of removing the whole thing.
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A bonded overlay can renew a worn but sound surface without a full tear-out, at a lower cost than replacement.
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