Concrete & Asphalt Demolition in Ontario
Concrete and asphalt demolition covers breaking out driveways, parking lots, patios, sidewalks, building slabs, curbs, and foundations, then loading and hauling the debris away. It's usually done with hydraulic excavators fitted with breakers or pulverizers, skid steers for smaller jobs, and sometimes wire saws or hand-held breakers where access is tight or a cut needs to be precise. Most projects also involve trucking material to a recycling facility, since crushed concrete and reclaimed asphalt can be reused as aggregate rather than sent to landfill.
We've listed 59 contractors in this category across Ontario, ranging from small crews that handle residential driveways and patios to larger outfits equipped for commercial parking lots and industrial slab removal.
What to look for before hiring
Ask whether the contractor carries proper insurance and WSIB coverage, since debris removal and heavy equipment work on a private property carry real liability. Find out how they handle disposal or recycling, whether they include saw-cutting for clean edges next to structures that stay in place, and whether utility locates (Ontario One Call) are part of their process before any breaking starts. Get a written quote that separates demolition, hauling, and disposal fees, since these are often quoted together but billed differently depending on debris volume.
How our scoring works
Our ranking weighs verified customer feedback, how long a company has operated in the category, response consistency, and the range of demolition work they document handling. See the ranked guide to concrete and asphalt demolition contractors for the full list, and read our methodology for how we score and verify each listing.
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All concrete & asphalt demolition, ranked by score and relevance
We found 121 businesses offering concrete & asphalt demolition; 44 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is concrete & asphalt demolition, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about concrete & asphalt demolition
- How much does concrete or asphalt demolition cost in Ontario?
- Pricing usually runs by square footage or by the load hauled away. A typical residential driveway removal often falls in the range of a few thousand dollars depending on thickness, access, and disposal distance, while larger parking lot or slab jobs are priced per project after a site visit. Get at least two quotes, since disposal fees and trucking distance can shift the total more than the demolition itself.
- How often does a driveway or parking lot need to be demolished and replaced?
- Concrete driveways typically last 25 to 30 years before cracking, heaving, or settling enough to warrant replacement. Asphalt surfaces wear faster, often needing resurfacing or full removal within 15 to 20 years depending on drainage, freeze-thaw cycles, and traffic load.
- What should I expect during a demolition project?
- Expect a site walk-through first to confirm scope and check for utilities, then equipment mobilization, breaking and loading debris, and final cleanup or grading if that's part of the scope. Most residential jobs take one to three days; larger commercial sites take longer depending on volume and access.
- How can I judge the quality of a demolition contractor's work?
- Check that they leave clean, level sub-grade rather than just breaking material and hauling it off, that saw-cut edges are straight where adjoining surfaces remain, and that they document proper disposal or recycling of the debris. Photos of past jobs and a clear final walkthrough are good signs of a contractor who takes the finishing details seriously.
Guides to choosing concrete & asphalt demolition
- Removing a concrete driveway, patio or slab: what to expect
What actually happens when a concrete driveway, patio or slab gets removed in Ontario, how long it takes, and what changes the cost.