Concrete Removal Cost in Dallas
Tearing out old concrete in Dallas costs about $1.10 to $1.80 per square foot for a standard residential slab and $2 to $4 per square foot for driveway demolition and haul-off, depending on whose prices you read. Heavily reinforced or post-tension sections cost $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot.
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How much does it cost to remove a concrete driveway in Dallas?
$1,200 to $2,400 for a typical 600-square-foot two-car driveway, at $2 to $4 per square foot for demolition and haul-off. A Dallas slab cost guide puts standard residential slab removal lower, at $1.10 to $1.80 per square foot, so ask what each figure includes.
Why does reinforced concrete cost more to remove?
Because the steel has to come out with it: heavily reinforced slabs and post-tension foundation sections cost $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot to remove. Post-tension slabs are standard for home foundations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area because of the black expansive clay.
Is haul-away included?
Typically, yes: Dallas removal prices usually include haul-away. Ask for demolition and disposal as its own line on the bid so you can see what you pay for it.
Should removal and the new pour be in one quote?
Usually, yes. When you replace a driveway, a Dallas cost guide suggests asking for demolition in the same quote, since bundling typically saves 10–15% against hiring it out separately. Keep it as a separate line all the same: a bid that leaves removal out can look cheaper than one that doesn't.
Do you need a permit to remove a driveway?
Usually, because removal is part of a replacement: Dallas requires a permit for new pours and full replacements, and work that cuts, breaks or damages the public right-of-way needs a Public Works permit. Richardson requires a building permit to replace a driveway too; the permit guide covers each suburb.
What comes after the tear-out?
The new pour: a standard broom-finish driveway runs $7–$14 per square foot in Dallas, poured 5 to 6 inches thick on expansive clay. See concrete driveways, or send a request and our vetted local concrete pro can price the removal and the new slab together.
Sources
- ConstructlyTools: concrete slab cost in Dallas (2026), September 17, 2026
- DirtRock Dallas: concrete driveway cost in DFW (Feb 2026), September 17, 2026
- City of Dallas Public Works: Right-of-Way Management, September 17, 2026
- City of Richardson Building Inspection: driveway permits, September 17, 2026
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