Driveway Removal Cost

Name: Western Concrete, Stucco, and Hardscapes
Address: 333 City Blvd. W., Ste 300, Orange, CA, 92868, US
Telephone: +1-714-269-5251
Price range: $$

Driveway removal cost is driven by slab thickness, reinforcement, equipment access, hauling distance, and disposal charges. Southern California pricing rises for hand demolition, heavily reinforced concrete, multiple dump loads, utility precautions, and work near structures or the public right-of-way.

Typical range: $3–$9 per square foot — Southern California (2026 pricing)

What moves the price

Thickness and reinforcement — Thick slabs, grade beams, wire mesh, rebar, and dowels require more breaking, cutting, and loading effort.
Equipment access — Direct skid-steer or excavator access lowers unit cost; narrow gates and hand carry-out increase labor.
Hauling and disposal — Load weight, trucking time, disposal or recycling fees, and dump-site distance affect cost.
Site protection and permits — Protection of adjacent paving, walls, utilities, landscaping, and any required right-of-way controls adds cost.