Concrete Removal in Colorado Springs
At Iron Mountain Demolition, concrete removal is one of our core specialties—whether you’re clearing an aging driveway, opening a slab for new utility lines, or removing a section of foundation to support a tenant improvement. Based at 75 Talamine Court in Colorado Springs, CO 80907, our team brings local know-how, heavy-duty equipment, and precise methods to safely break, remove, haul, and recycle concrete across the Pikes Peak region. From downtown spaces with tight access to larger industrial sites near the Powers corridor, we tailor our approach to your site conditions, schedule, and end goals so the next phase of your project can start without delay.
What Our Concrete Removal Work Involves
Concrete removal is rarely “one size fits all.” Slab thickness, reinforcement (rebar or wire mesh), nearby structures, and buried utilities all influence the plan. Our crews use a combination of saw cutting for clean edges, core drilling for penetrations, and hydraulic breakers or jackhammers to reduce concrete into manageable sections. For slabs adjacent to storefronts or active operations, we stage work to maintain safe pedestrian paths and limit downtime. On heavy commercial or industrial sites, we mobilize excavators and skid steers to accelerate production and coordinate roll-off containers for continuous debris load-out. Because we’re local to Colorado Springs, we also account for regional considerations like freeze-thaw damage, heaving, and soils that may require careful subgrade prep after the concrete is gone.
A Local, Code-Aware Process
Every concrete removal job starts with an assessment. We inspect the slab or structural element, note joints and saw-cut lines, check for spalls and cracks that could change how the concrete breaks, and identify potential vibration sensitivities in adjacent areas. Before work begins, we coordinate utility locates, secure any required permits, and review access routes for equipment and roll-off trucks. During removal, we section the concrete with saw cuts where clean edges are needed, then break and lift pieces while protecting nearby finishes, storefront glass, and door thresholds. Dust and slurry control are managed with water suppression and vacuum systems as appropriate; noise is minimized through sequencing and equipment selection. Finally, we separate rebar for recycling, load our concrete into our roll-off containers, and broom-clean or rough-grade the area so it’s ready for the next trade.
