Driveway, Walkway and Patio Removal in Mississauga
Driveway, walkway and patio removal takes out unwanted concrete while protecting the surfaces that remain beside it.
CoreCut handles exterior removals across Mississauga and the western GTA for owners preparing a new surface or site layout.
Scope and fit
An old driveway may meet a garage apron, a City sidewalk or the neighbour's side. A walkway may abut steps and planting beds. We identify each boundary during the site walk, sawcut at the lines that stay and then break and lift the unwanted sections. The aim is to leave a clear, defined edge for the replacement contractor without dragging machinery over areas outside the scope.
What remains underneath also needs to be clear. Some owners want the base left for a new installer; others need base material removed as well. We agree on that distinction, access for loading and how adjoining landscaping will be protected before breaking begins. Clean concrete is kept separate where practical and hauled to a facility that accepts it. We do not assume that every removed load has the same disposal route.
What's included
- Boundary review beside garage aprons, sidewalks and neighbouring concrete
- Sawcutting at surfaces designated to remain
- Breaking and removal of scoped slabs and pads
- Loading and haul-away of concrete rubble
- Final cleanup with base treatment as agreed
Scope boundaries
New concrete, plumbing work and a finished replacement surface are separate from removal. Unknown embedded services or suspect materials need assessment before disturbance.
Assessment and sequence
- 01
Survey the edges
We identify surfaces that stay and discuss access for removal.
- 02
Confirm locates
Exterior underground services are marked before breaking.
- 03
Mark and protect
The scope and adjoining surfaces are clearly defined.
- 04
Sawcut
Boundaries are cut before sections are broken.
- 05
Remove concrete
Pieces are loaded out without undermining the surfaces left in place.
- 06
Clear the site
Rubble is hauled and the base is left to the agreed condition.
Before we start
Arrange Ontario One Call locates before exterior cutting or breaking, and identify irrigation or private services not covered by standard markings. Tell us whether the replacement installer wants the base kept or removed.
If older materials beneath or beside the slab will be disturbed, the owner's duty under OHSA section 30 is to identify designated substances before tendering or arranging the work. Read the survey guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you leave the concrete beside my garage untouched?
We mark the boundary at the garage apron and sawcut before breaking the slab to be removed. This gives us a controlled line rather than relying on the break to stop itself. We inspect the existing joint and condition first because already damaged or unsupported adjoining concrete needs special care.
Does removal include the gravel base?
It can, but only if the written scope says so. A replacement installer may want an existing base preserved, while a new grade or drainage plan may call for it to come out. We settle that at the site walk so the finished excavation matches the work that follows.
Where will the broken driveway concrete go?
Clean concrete is separated when feasible and taken to a receiving facility that accepts it. Material mixed with soil, coatings or other debris may need a different destination. We plan the loading and waste stream before the crew starts rather than leaving a rubble pile for the owner to manage.
Can a walkway be removed without disturbing nearby plants?
We plan the access route and mark the planting edges before equipment is brought in. Some tight spots are handled in smaller sections so the crew can carry material out along a protected route. Roots or plants directly beneath the slab may still be affected, which we discuss during the walk-through.
Related reading and services
Prepare the scope and handover
Projects across Mississauga, the full GTA and surrounding Southern Ontario are assessed for scope and access. Coverage and postal reference.