Vanderwalt Construction has a standard of excellence unsurpassed in the industry. We do quality work and provide economical solutions that go beyond expectations. We specialize in bathroom & basement renovations, excavating, site clearing, grading & demolition of various applications residential and commercial. Our attention to detail is unmatched in our quest for perfection. Call today for a free estimate!
"personable team, garage has been up more than a year now and we've had several very heavy rains testifying the quality of their prep work."
John P on March 2024
Vanderwalt Construction has a standard of excellence unsurpassed in the industry. We do quality work and provide economical solutions that go beyond expectations. We specialize in bathroom & basement renovations, excavating, site clearing, grading & demolition of various applications residential and commercial. Our attention to detail is unmatched in our quest for perfection. Call today for a free estimate!
"personable team, garage has been up more than a year now and we've had several very heavy rains testifying the quality of their prep work."
John P on March 2024
At Classic Masonry, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great. Very hard and efficient worker. Would recommend to all homeowners."
Dave P on February 2025
At Classic Masonry, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great. Very hard and efficient worker. Would recommend to all homeowners."
Dave P on February 2025
From Concept to Completion. Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Co. provides design and build services for projects such as landscape, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, drainage , water features , outdoor kitchens, pavilions, porches and more. After your project has been completed we offer complete maintenance services to protect your investment.
"Plymouth did a fantastic job installing a walkway, a few paver pads, and flower beds. We also had them install a pond. Everything worked well in the beginning except that there seemed to be a slow leak. They worked on the issue with us last year but were not able to determine the cause of the leak, so we had an auto-fill line put in. This year, when using it, it did not stop automatically and the hose wasn't clamped so the water pressure blew the skimmer off the pipe. They stopped answering my calls about this issue so I had to get another company to come in and fix it."
Bill D on June 2025
From Concept to Completion. Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Co. provides design and build services for projects such as landscape, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, drainage , water features , outdoor kitchens, pavilions, porches and more. After your project has been completed we offer complete maintenance services to protect your investment.
"Plymouth did a fantastic job installing a walkway, a few paver pads, and flower beds. We also had them install a pond. Everything worked well in the beginning except that there seemed to be a slow leak. They worked on the issue with us last year but were not able to determine the cause of the leak, so we had an auto-fill line put in. This year, when using it, it did not stop automatically and the hose wasn't clamped so the water pressure blew the skimmer off the pipe. They stopped answering my calls about this issue so I had to get another company to come in and fix it."
Bill D on June 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"The job went great! Very quick response to my request for a quote. Dave went to look at the job the very same day and gave a better than exceptional quote. He took the time to listen to my concerns for over 30 minutes on the initial phone call. Great experience all around. Would recommend anyone to him."
Luther H on November 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"The job went great! Very quick response to my request for a quote. Dave went to look at the job the very same day and gave a better than exceptional quote. He took the time to listen to my concerns for over 30 minutes on the initial phone call. Great experience all around. Would recommend anyone to him."
Luther H on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in concrete services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He is very courteous and prompt and he is very interested that you are happy with the job. I would also use him again for any other additional services."
Rose H on June 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in concrete services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He is very courteous and prompt and he is very interested that you are happy with the job. I would also use him again for any other additional services."
Rose H on June 2025
Our crew has worked together for 25-30 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and use only quality materials as well. Our crew is highly-skilled and experts in all concrete and asphalt services.
"They have been very good and they stand behind their work. Their people have always been very pleasant and friendly. I would recommend them and I will hire them again."
David H. P on May 2019
Our crew has worked together for 25-30 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and use only quality materials as well. Our crew is highly-skilled and experts in all concrete and asphalt services.
"They have been very good and they stand behind their work. Their people have always been very pleasant and friendly. I would recommend them and I will hire them again."
David H. P on May 2019
LAWRENCE SITE CONTRACTORS has been in business since 1989. We are family owned and operated, taking pride in our service. We specialize in driveway/parking lot stone/paving, sidewalks and patios. Services include asphalt, stone, footers, & EP Henry walls. Included is also lawn maintenance, planting, mulching, pruning, storm cleanup - tree removal, excavation & drainage issues due to grade. We are fully insured and licensed with the state of Pennsylvania.
"Lawrence Site Contractors did an amazing job replacing our front porch. They were thorough, cleaned up after the job, and were very pleasant to work with. They came when they said they would, and communication was great. I highly recommend them."
Judy C on April 2024
LAWRENCE SITE CONTRACTORS has been in business since 1989. We are family owned and operated, taking pride in our service. We specialize in driveway/parking lot stone/paving, sidewalks and patios. Services include asphalt, stone, footers, & EP Henry walls. Included is also lawn maintenance, planting, mulching, pruning, storm cleanup - tree removal, excavation & drainage issues due to grade. We are fully insured and licensed with the state of Pennsylvania.
"Lawrence Site Contractors did an amazing job replacing our front porch. They were thorough, cleaned up after the job, and were very pleasant to work with. They came when they said they would, and communication was great. I highly recommend them."
Judy C on April 2024
A & J Excavation L.L.C. has business ethics at the top of their priority list. This 5 star company thrives on working with customer’s budgets to complete project services with high quality material and labor. Discounts are available 365 days a year to senior citizens (5%) and veterans (10%). They provide the local community with high quality service at a low cost, outstanding customer service and a low hassle processes with customer engagement from start to finish. A & J Excavation L.L.C. will provide you with a fun and exciting experience remodeling or upgrading your home! Mission: To assist the community in helping them upgrade, repair or maintain their homes’ landscaping and hardscaping needs with high quality work at an affordable rate. Vision. To be recognized by our clients and our community as being the best company in our market, in terms of pricing, customer service and experience. Services include but not limited to: Residential land clearing, landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, land leveling (grading), stone driveways, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways, snow plowing, snow removal, salting....and more!
"They were great and I will use them again!"
Sheri L on October 2024
A & J Excavation L.L.C. has business ethics at the top of their priority list. This 5 star company thrives on working with customer’s budgets to complete project services with high quality material and labor. Discounts are available 365 days a year to senior citizens (5%) and veterans (10%). They provide the local community with high quality service at a low cost, outstanding customer service and a low hassle processes with customer engagement from start to finish. A & J Excavation L.L.C. will provide you with a fun and exciting experience remodeling or upgrading your home! Mission: To assist the community in helping them upgrade, repair or maintain their homes’ landscaping and hardscaping needs with high quality work at an affordable rate. Vision. To be recognized by our clients and our community as being the best company in our market, in terms of pricing, customer service and experience. Services include but not limited to: Residential land clearing, landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, land leveling (grading), stone driveways, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways, snow plowing, snow removal, salting....and more!
"They were great and I will use them again!"
Sheri L on October 2024
We are family owned business, looking for better ways to assist our community. We provide different types of concrete work, retaining walls, sidewalks, driveways, flat work. We are bilingual. We take pride in what we do give you the best quality that we can guarantee our work. We have a high drive to give our customers what they deserve.
"Excellent communication, pricing, and great work. Would recommend and definitely will use again."
george k on July 2024
We are family owned business, looking for better ways to assist our community. We provide different types of concrete work, retaining walls, sidewalks, driveways, flat work. We are bilingual. We take pride in what we do give you the best quality that we can guarantee our work. We have a high drive to give our customers what they deserve.
"Excellent communication, pricing, and great work. Would recommend and definitely will use again."
george k on July 2024
Established in 2023, Oakland Excavating provides Concrete, Excavating, Grading services within the Lehigh Valley area. The owner, with over 7 years of experience in the trade, is committed to delivering top-notch service and achieving optimal results for clients. At Oakland we offer reasonable rates and ensure clear communication at every step of a project. We will work extra if needed to make sure you are happy with the end result. We look forward to your business.
"My wife and I just had Oakland give us a quote, plan and then install, pour, a 8.5 cubic yard patio after removing the trex deck that it was time to retire around our inground pool. After removal of the deck it was discovered that there was electrical work that needed to be rerun to our pool pump house and a Jacuzzi we were replacing. This they had no problem incorporating into the job without batting an eye. Communication was good. And from the plan, to scheduling, to actually accomplishing the task, considering the bad weather we were having, everything was done professionally, and on time in spite of whatever obstacles were thrown in the way. The crew was professional and courteous, and went out of their way to protect all that was necessary around what they were doing. They went out of their way to meticulously clean up the job and ensure everything was to our complete satisfaction before calling it done. All was done in a timely manner in spite of the atrocious weather they had to work around and through in getting it finished. My wife and I could not be happier with the job, and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have concrete work done for any reason."
J G on May 2025
Established in 2023, Oakland Excavating provides Concrete, Excavating, Grading services within the Lehigh Valley area. The owner, with over 7 years of experience in the trade, is committed to delivering top-notch service and achieving optimal results for clients. At Oakland we offer reasonable rates and ensure clear communication at every step of a project. We will work extra if needed to make sure you are happy with the end result. We look forward to your business.
"My wife and I just had Oakland give us a quote, plan and then install, pour, a 8.5 cubic yard patio after removing the trex deck that it was time to retire around our inground pool. After removal of the deck it was discovered that there was electrical work that needed to be rerun to our pool pump house and a Jacuzzi we were replacing. This they had no problem incorporating into the job without batting an eye. Communication was good. And from the plan, to scheduling, to actually accomplishing the task, considering the bad weather we were having, everything was done professionally, and on time in spite of whatever obstacles were thrown in the way. The crew was professional and courteous, and went out of their way to protect all that was necessary around what they were doing. They went out of their way to meticulously clean up the job and ensure everything was to our complete satisfaction before calling it done. All was done in a timely manner in spite of the atrocious weather they had to work around and through in getting it finished. My wife and I could not be happier with the job, and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have concrete work done for any reason."
J G on May 2025
You’ll start by breaking the slab into manageable pieces and hauling the debris away with heavy machinery or sturdy hand tools. For concrete under three inches thick, a crowbar or sledgehammer often does the trick; thicker slabs call for a jackhammer and full protective gear.
Pros bring specialized tools, handle recycling when possible, and finish the job quickly and safely—another reason many homeowners call in a contractor instead of tackling it solo.
You’ll need a permit only if your local building department says so. Small, non-structural projects often slip under the radar and don’t require permits, but major demolition almost always triggers a permit and inspection. Check with your city or county before the first swing of the sledgehammer to avoid fines and delays.
With the right crew and equipment, most concrete demolition wraps up in a single day. Thickness, strength, and square footage are the biggest time factors, so larger or reinforced slabs can stretch the schedule. Pros use specialized tools to move fast without putting nearby structures at risk, keeping the job both safe and efficient.
Start by multiplying the slab’s length and width to get total square footage, then multiply that number by the going rate of $2 to $6 per square foot for slabs up to six inches thick. For thicker concrete, double the square-foot price. Don’t forget to ask whether disposal—costing $50 to $100 per ton—is already in the quote. Checking that line item keeps your estimate realistic.
Yes—think about reinforcement before you pour the replacement slab. Rebar or wire mesh boosts strength and durability on big projects like patios, decks, and driveways, helping the concrete stand up to heavy loads and changing weather. A local concrete pro can tell you exactly what gauge and pattern will give you the best long-term performance.