Concrete removal and replacement in Long Beach and Lakewood
Cracked, lifted or sunken concrete usually has a cause: roots, poor base, no joints, or water. We take the old slab out, fix what caused the damage, and pour a new one that won't repeat it.
Or call / text (657) 300-7519 with a few photos.
Finish options
Choose a look for your concrete replacement
Every option is priced on the same base and slab. Tell us which ones you like and we'll price them side by side.
Broom finish
- Look
- Fine brushed texture, plain gray or integral color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years if you want it to stay stain resistant.
- Relative cost
- Lowest per square foot.
Stamped
- Look
- Pressed patterns like slate, ashlar stone, cobble or wood plank, with release color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years to keep the color and protect the texture.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, depends on pattern and colors.
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Exposed aggregate
- Look
- Top paste washed off to show the stone underneath. Grippy and hides dirt.
- Upkeep
- Seal after cure; occasional rinse. Good around pools.
- Relative cost
- Mid, a step above broom finish.
Pavers
- Look
- Individual units on a compacted base. Many shapes and blends.
- Upkeep
- Re-sand joints and reseal every few years; single units can be lifted and reset.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, more labor per square foot.
What's included
What goes into the job
These are the line items you'll see in your written quote. If something doesn't apply to your project, the quote says so.
| Saw-cutting | Clean saw-cut lines where old concrete meets concrete that's staying. |
|---|---|
| Break-out and haul-away | Concrete broken out and hauled to a recycler. [[CONFIRM: disposal method]] |
| Cause of failure | Roots cut, soft soil removed, drainage corrected before new base goes in. |
| New base and slab | Compacted base, reinforcement and a new slab at the right thickness for its use. |
| Matching | We match grade at doors, garages and walks so there are no trip edges. |
Projects
Concrete Removal and Replacement: recent work
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Process
How a concrete replacement job runs
Site visit
We walk the area, check grade and drainage, take measurements and talk through finishes.
[[CONFIRM: usually within X days of your call]]Written quote
You get a written price with slab thickness, reinforcement, finish and what is excluded spelled out.
[[CONFIRM: X days after the visit]]Forming and prep
Demo if needed, excavation, compacted base, forms set to grade, rebar or mesh placed and inspected if a permit applies.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Pour and finish
Concrete placed, screeded, floated and finished, with control joints tooled or saw-cut the same day or next morning.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Cure and walkthrough
Forms stripped and cleanup done. We walk the job with you and go over cure times and sealing.
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FAQ
Concrete Removal and Replacement questions
Can you remove concrete without replacing it?
Yes, removal-only jobs are possible, for example to make room for planting. [[CONFIRM: removal-only jobs and minimum]]
Can a cracked slab be repaired instead?
Hairline cracks can be sealed. Slabs that have lifted, sunk or broken into pieces usually need replacing, because the problem is underneath.
What happens to the old concrete?
Broken concrete is hauled to a recycling yard where it's crushed for base material. [[CONFIRM: disposal method]]
Will you damage my lawn or planting?
We plan an access path and protect what we can. Heavy equipment leaves marks on lawn; we'll tell you up front what to expect.
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Get a quote for your concrete replacement
Send us the basics online, or call or text (657) 300-7519. We come out, measure and price it in writing.