From a cracked driveway on a Nassau colonial to a cellar floor under a Brooklyn brownstone, we remove concrete across the whole metro — and the cost always comes down to the same three levers. Here's the complete 2026 guide for NYC and Long Island.
The ranges by type
- Patio / walkway: $500–$2,000
- Driveway / apron: $1,500–$4,500
- Foundation / thick or reinforced slab: $4,500+
- Cellar / interior floor: priced by access — carried up and out
The three levers that set your number
- Weight — a cubic yard is about two tons, and disposal is billed by the ton. Thickness and rebar add tonnage.
- Access — a suburban driveway takes a machine; a landlocked city slab is broken small and hand-carried.
- Recycling — clean concrete crushed for reuse trims disposal weight where it's available.
NYC vs. Long Island
Same slab, two settings: a Long Island lot usually gives machine access, landing lower; a Brooklyn backyard or cellar means hand-carried tonnage, landing higher. The concrete is identical — the conditions aren't. It's the same logic behind our full NYC demolition cost guide.
One team, start to clean finish
We break, separate the steel, load, and haul — and where the concrete is part of a bigger scope, we pair it with the concrete removal service and a full construction debris removal so the site is cleared in one pass.
For a fixed concrete-removal quote anywhere in NYC or Long Island, call (718) 587-0156.
Taking out the pool too? Our pool removal service covers above-ground and in-ground demolition and backfill.
The work behind those numbers is described on our concrete removal page, including how access affects the crew size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concrete removal cost in NYC and Long Island?
Patios and walkways run $500–$2,000; driveways $1,500–$4,500; foundations and thick slabs $4,500 and up. City access and disposal sit at the higher end; suburban LI lots lower.
Why is concrete priced by weight?
A cubic yard weighs about two tons, and transfer stations bill by the ton. The disposal side of the quote tracks tonnage, so thickness and rebar matter more than square footage.
Do you handle breaking and hauling together?
Yes — one team breaks the concrete, separates any rebar, loads it, and hauls it off. You get one contact and one number, with the ground left clean.
Can the concrete be recycled?
Clean concrete is often crushed and recycled rather than landfilled, which can lower disposal weight and cost. We route material to recycling where it's available.