If you are considering doing your own concrete demolition, read through this presentation for good ways to start your construction process.

1. HOW TO DEMOLISH CONCRETE
You can demolish concrete by yourself with the right
equipment and know-how.

2. STEP 1: RESEARCH
Before you start breaking up concrete, you
need to know:
What you will do with the space,
If there are any utility lines around or
below where you will be working,
What method you will use,
Where to take the pieces of concrete.
Find out the answers to these questions
before you start to work.

3. STEP 2: PROTECTION
Wear appropriate attire that will protect your
body from flying pieces of concrete,
excessive dust inhalation, and possible
shrapnel-like shards.
Wear gloves, goggles, steel-toed boots, and
long clothing.

4. STEP 3: PREPARE
Prepare the area by laying plastic over the
concrete you’re going to demolish, or cover
surrounding objects including windows, wall
siding, and any exposed objects.
Keep children and pets out of the area.

5. STEP 4: TOOLS
Depending on the concrete structure or slab you
are demolishing you may need the following:
12 lb sledge hammer
Long crow bar
Wire cutters
Electric jackhammer
Demolition hammer
Reciprocating saw
Mattock

6. STEP 5: MEASURE
If you only want to remove a small portion of
the concrete, measure what you want to get
rid of and what will stay.

7. STEP 6: DEMOLISH
When you begin to demolish the concrete,
work from the outside to the middle, breaking
up pieces by hammering 3-8 inches from the
edge.
Use the crow bar and mattock to split pieces
apart and remove them from the area.

8. STEP 8: CLEAN UP
Sometimes there is a significant amount of
clean up after demolition depending on your
structure.
Be sure you remove any metal wires or
barbs from the area to make it safe for
children and pets again.

9. STEP 7: DISPOSAL
Dispose of concrete at a local dump or in
special dumpsters as available.
Be sure to find out if there are disposal fees
beforehand.

10. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
These instructions are meant for simple
demolition projects. For heavy concrete
demolition, contact concrete demolition
contractors.
Concrete demolition services may also be
easier, faster, and safer than doing it on your
own, depending on the project.
Contact A-Core at http://www.a-core.com for an
estimate on your concrete demolition project.