Concrete Demolition
We break and remove concrete across Palm Beach County — driveways, patios, pool decks, parking lots, foundations, slabs, sidewalks, and retaining walls. If it’s concrete and it needs to go, we’ve got the equipment and the crew to break it, haul it, and leave your site ready for what’s next.
We’re licensed building contractors (CBC#1270161) with hydraulic breakers, concrete processors, excavators, and dump trucks all in-house. Residential driveway removal or commercial parking lot teardown — same crew, same equipment, just scaled to the job.
Call (561) 366-2050 for a free concrete demolition estimate in Palm Beach County.
Concrete We Demolish
- Residential and commercial driveways
- Patios and pool decks
- Parking lots and paved areas
- Foundations and footings
- Interior slabs (residential, commercial, warehouse floors)
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Retaining walls and concrete block walls
- Driveway aprons, curbs, and gutters
- Heavily reinforced concrete — structural slabs, bridge components, industrial pads
How We Run a Concrete Demo
- Site walk and scope — we look at the concrete, access, what’s adjacent, what’s salvage vs haul
- Permits — we pull what’s needed
- Saw cut — clean edges where concrete we’re keeping meets concrete we’re removing
- Utility locate — call in locates if anything’s underneath
- Break it down — breakers, processors, shears, matched to the rebar and thickness
- Load and haul — our dump trucks and roll-offs, no waiting on a third-party hauler
- Recycle where practical — clean concrete gets processed into aggregate, off to permitted disposal otherwise
- Surface ready — if restoration’s in scope, we grade and prep for what comes next
Equipment
- Big Daddy — Volvo EC220EL excavator for heavy structural concrete
- Uncle, Mamma, Baby — Takeuchi TB290, TB260, TB210 for precision and tight access
- Prince Charming and Cinderella — TL12V2 and TL8R2 skid steers for debris handling
- Hydraulic breakers, concrete processors, shears — sized to the job
- Washington and Texas — roll-off truck and dump truck, hauling in-house
Typical Jobs
- Driveway removal for a repour or hardscape upgrade
- Patio and pool deck removal (often paired with pool demolition)
- Commercial parking lot removal ahead of repaving
- Building foundation removal after structural demo
- Warehouse slab removal for a re-pour or remodel
- CMU walls, retaining walls, and shell concrete
- Saw-cut slab openings for trench drain, utilities, or underground work
Need concrete broken and hauled?
Call (561) 366-2050
for a free estimate.
What clients say
★★★★★ 5.0 · 27 reviews on Google
Aaron and his team did a great job. Very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
I have been working with Thum Co. for a little over a year for demolition and grading services in West Palm Beach, and they are five stars in my book. From the owner to every operator and team member, they have been perfect to work with. Their professionalism, reliability, and quality of work have never let me down. If you need demolition or grading services, I highly recommend Thum Co. They truly set the standard for excellence in their industry.
Aaron and company are great to work with. They are very responsive and do a great job. Highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you haul off the concrete?
In-house. We use our own dump trucks and roll-offs. No waiting on a third-party hauler, no extra coordination fees, no sitting on the site with a pile of broken concrete for days.
Do you recycle the concrete?
Whenever it makes sense. Clean concrete without heavy contamination gets processed into aggregate for reuse. Concrete with mixed debris or hazardous content goes to permitted disposal. On bigger jobs, recycling can offset cost — we scope that during the site walk.
Can you saw-cut around concrete you’re keeping?
Yes. Clean saw cuts along the removal line so the adjacent concrete stays intact. Common on partial driveway removals, slab openings for trench drains, or commercial work where only part of a lot is getting redone.
Do you need to pull a permit?
Depends on the municipality and the scope. Small residential driveway removals often don’t require a permit. Foundation removals, commercial work, and anything tied to a larger structural demo usually do. We pull what’s needed — it’s included in our scope when required.
How quickly can you start?
Residential driveway removals we can usually mobilize within a week. Larger commercial work depends on permit processing and scheduling with adjacent trades, but 2-3 weeks from contract is typical.
Can you handle heavily reinforced concrete?
Yes. Heavy rebar, structural slabs, and reinforced foundations call for the right breaker, processor, and shear setup. We match equipment to the concrete — it’s why we own the fleet we do instead of renting.
Can you remove concrete that’s under pavement?
Yes. We saw-cut the asphalt, remove it, break and haul the concrete underneath, then restore asphalt when the work’s done. Common on commercial parking lot repairs and utility access jobs.