Every Ohio homeowner eventually faces the decision to replace, expand, or completely remove an outdated patio. Before you rent a jackhammer, it pays to know the real numbers behind the project. CountBricks has generated thousands of residential demolition estimates with our AI voice platform, so we have hard data on what drives the final price tag.
The typical cost to remove a concrete patio in our region falls between $6 and $12 per square foot. On a 300-square-foot slab, that places total demolition and haul-off between $1,800 and $3,600. CountBricks clients often save 10-15 % on those figures by pairing removal with new patio construction, because our crews and equipment are already mobilized.
1. Slab Thickness
4-inch residential slabs break up quickly, while 8-inch or re-bar-reinforced concrete demands heavier machinery and extra labor.
2. Site Accessibility
If our skid-steer can roll right up to the patio, labor hours drop. Tight side yards, tree roots, or delicate landscaping add hand-work costs.
3. Disposal Fees
Concrete weighs 140-150 lb per cubic foot. Landfill charges are calculated by ton, so thicker slabs cost more to dump. CountBricks negotiates bulk disposal rates and passes those savings to clients.
4. Embedded Utilities
Gas grills, lighting conduits, or drainage lines must be safely disconnected. Our AI-generated takeoff flags utility conflicts so the field crew arrives prepared.
5. Local Permit Requirements
Many townships require a demolition permit or proof of proper debris disposal. CountBricks handles paperwork and adds permit fees directly into your digital estimate—no surprises later.
• Speak to your phone and describe the patio dimensions, thickness, and site conditions.
• Our engine instantly references regional labor rates, material disposal costs, and equipment pricing.
• A line-item estimate appears on your screen in under 60 seconds—complete with optional add-ons like sub-base grading or new slab installation.
• Approve the quote, sign digitally, and schedule demolition without a single spreadsheet.
1. Mobilization and Equipment: $450–$700
2. Labor (crew of two to three): $1.50–$3.00 per sq ft
3. Concrete Break-Up: $2.00–$4.00 per sq ft
4. Haul-off and Disposal: $1.50–$3.00 per sq ft
5. Finish Grading/Backfill: $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft
Add these up and you land squarely in the $6–$12 range. Because the numbers update daily inside CountBricks.com, you’ll always see current fuel surcharges, landfill fees, and labor indexes.
Tool Rentals
A day with a 70-lb breaker, wheelbarrow, and dumpster easily breaks $450. Most homeowners still need a second rental day to finish.
Risk and Liability
Flying chips can shatter windows or injure helpers. CountBricks crews carry full liability coverage and use OSHA-approved PPE.
Time Investment
Weekend warriors spend 12-16 hours on a modest slab. Our team averages 4-6 hours, freeing your Saturday for something more enjoyable.
Planning to pour a new stamped patio, install pavers, or run electrical sleeves for a hot tub? Schedule both demo and rebuild through CountBricks to:
• Lock in reduced mobilization fees
• Keep one accountable partner from demo through final sealant
• Receive a single, transparent invoice inside CountBricks.com
CountBricks partners with leading home-improvement lenders to offer 0 % promotional financing on qualified demolition-and-rebuild packages. Finance approvals sync directly with your CountBricks dashboard so you can sign contracts immediately after funding.
1. Voice Consultation: Tell our AI what you need removed.
2. Digital Takeoff: Upload a photo or blueprint for area verification.
3. Instant Estimate: Review line items and select add-ons.
4. Permit Handling: We pull any required municipal paperwork.
5. Site Prep: Crews protect adjacent landscaping and structures.
6. Demolition and Haul-Off: Concrete is broken, loaded, and dumped at a certified recycler.
7. Final Grading: We backfill, compact, and leave a level surface ready for the next phase.
• Live pricing that updates automatically—no manual math
• Licensed, background-checked crews with strict safety protocols
• Seamless transition from removal to new concrete, pavers, or decking
• Real-time project chat and photo updates inside the CountBricks mobile app
• Digital paperwork: e-signatures, warranties, and payment processing in one place
Whether you’re ripping out cracked concrete to plant grass or preparing for an outdoor kitchen, CountBricks delivers speed, safety, and savings. Start a voice consultation now at CountBricks.com/services and have an accurate estimate before your coffee cools.
A recent homeowner contacted CountBricks with a 450 sq ft patio that had settled nearly three inches toward the house, causing drainage issues in the basement. Here’s how we solved it in five days.
• The client used our voice chat to describe slab size, cracks, and water pooling.
• Within 60 seconds, CountBricks produced a $4,050 demo-and-disposal quote plus a separate rebuild line for a stamped concrete replacement.
• Our system auto-generated a Hamilton County demolition permit form, which the homeowner e-signed from her phone.
• A compact excavator and skid-steer arrived at 8 a.m.
• Reinforced edge beams slowed progress, but pre-flagged utilities prevented delays.
• By 2 p.m. the slab was gone and 13 tons of concrete were en route to a recycling facility—documented with weight tickets inside the CountBricks app.
• We re-graded the sub-base to create a 1 % slope away from the foundation.
• 4″ of compacted #57 limestone replaced compromised soil.
• A re-bar grid and fiber-reinforced 4,000 psi mix were poured, stamped, and colored to match the client’s new retaining wall.
• The patio was sealed before noon.
• Final QC photos uploaded automatically.
• The homeowner approved the work and processed payment through CountBricks Pay, earning 2 % cash-back rewards.
• Total project cost landed within 1.8 % of the original AI estimate.
• Basement moisture readings dropped 30 % after grading correction.
• Client rated the experience 5/5 for speed and transparency.
Ready for similar results? Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to see more residential transformations or start your own patio removal quote in minutes.
