Australian Concrete Removal and Disposal

Whether it’s household rubbish removal, a commercial strip out, construction waste, demolition debris or even the cleaning of a deceased estate, the team at 1300 Rubbish is experienced, capable, friendly and professional.

Concrete removal can feel incredibly overwhelming. An old concrete slab is heavy and hard to manoeuvre. Attempting to remove an old concrete slab on your own, without the help of specialists can be dangerous and can create major problems.

At 1300 Rubbish we are experienced at removing concrete debris removal and will work with your demolition or construction team directly. For fast, safe and friendly concrete debris removal, contact our team today for a free, zero-obligation quote. Call us on 1300 78 22 47 to discuss the specifics of your removal job.

There are a whole host of reasons why you might need to remove a concrete slab but more often than not, you’re calling in removalists you’re looking to remove a damaged slab or to remove concrete as part of a building or demolition job.
Running through the scenarios mentioned above, we’ll start by addressing when a concrete slab needs to be removed and replaced with new concreting.

1. It’s past its expiration date. While concrete is a resilient material, it should be replaced after roughly 20 years of normal use.
2. Multiple cracks. If there are multiple deep, wide or uneven cracks, that’s a sign that your concrete may be seriously unstable.
3. Sinking slabs. Often a problem with pathways and driveways, when you notice that a slab has begun to tilt, slide or sink it can be a sign that the sub-grade was installed poorly and can lead to serious issues.

Concrete removal is also a common part of most construction, renovation and demolition work. At 1300 Rubbish we often perform our service alongside or in conjunction with construction and demolition teams. We will remove the concrete after it has been broken up and then will dispose of the concrete in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

Why Can’t I Remove Concrete Myself?

Whilst it can be tempting to save the cost of hiring a professional team to remove your concrete slab we’d always recommend hiring a specialist team to help. Realistically, removing concrete is a major demolition task that requires professional help and attempting to go it alone without the proper equipment or expertise can cause injuries, serious property damage and ultimately just create more trouble than it’s worth.

That being said, there are some minor concrete removal jobs that you’d be fine to attempt but if your concrete slab is over 4 inches thick or is reinforced with mesh or rebar, or if your concrete slab covers utilities or pipes then you’ll absolutely need professional help.

At 1300 Rubbish can load and dispose of the broken concrete and dispose of it in a environmentally responsible way.