Concrete does not last forever. Driveways heave and crack, patios settle out of level, and old sheds lean a little further every winter until somebody finally decides it is time. Demolition and concrete breaking is the job of taking those things out cleanly: breaking the slab into pieces a machine can handle, pulling down the small structure, loading every chunk, and hauling all of it away so you are left with a clear, workable spot instead of a rubble pile.
From the street it looks like brute force. Up close it is a careful trade. The machine has to work near things you want to keep, the house, the fence, the gas meter, the maple you planted twenty feet away, without touching any of them. Sterling's Affordable Excavating is a family owned company run by Casey and Ashley Jones out of Hendricks County, and we treat tear-out days with the same care as build days. Quick, controlled, and cleaned up behind us.
What's Included
Demolition work at Sterling's covers the whole cycle, from the first hammer strike to the last load out. A typical scope includes:
- Concrete breaking for driveways, patios, sidewalks, and pads
- Full driveway tear-out, taken down to the base
- Small structure demolition such as sheds, decks, and outbuildings
- Loading broken concrete, asphalt, and debris on site
- Hauling and debris removal when the tear-out is finished
- Rough grading the cleared area so it is ready for what comes next
We stay in our lane on structure size. Sheds, detached garages, decks, and similar small buildings are right in our wheelhouse. If your project is bigger than that, we will say so up front rather than get in over our heads on your property.
When Do You Need Demolition or Concrete Breaking?
Is your driveway cracked, heaved, or crumbling?
A new driveway starts with getting the old one out completely, base and all. Pouring or paving over a failed slab just copies the old cracks into the new surface. We break the existing driveway, haul off every piece, and leave a clean, graded area for your concrete or asphalt contractor.
Is there an old shed or outbuilding you are done with?
Rotten sheds and leaning outbuildings are more than an eyesore. They draw pests, hide moisture problems, and take up ground you could actually use. We take the structure down, sort out the debris, and haul it away, usually faster than most homeowners expect.
Are you replacing a patio, sidewalk, or stoop?
Flatwork replacement goes smoother when the removal is its own clean step. We break out the old concrete, including sections poured tight against the house, and protect the foundation and siding while we do it. Your finisher shows up to an open, ready site.
Did a project stall because the heavy stuff will not move itself?
Sometimes the demolition is already half done and what is left is a pile of busted concrete or lumber nobody can lift. We bring the machine and the trailer, load it, and make it gone. That alone has unstuck plenty of weekend projects.
How We Work
Call or text (317) 503-6782 and tell us what needs to come out. Casey will come walk the site with you, look at what is going, what is staying, and what is buried nearby. Before any breaking starts near lines or meters we make sure utilities are located and marked, because a cheap tear-out that hits a gas line is not cheap anymore.
You get a free, plain spoken estimate before anything happens. On work day we set up so debris falls where we want it, keep dust and mess contained as best the job allows, load as we go, and finish with a site you could walk barefoot across. If you want the area rough graded for the next phase, we handle that before we leave.
What Affects the Cost
A few factors drive every demolition estimate. Thickness and reinforcement matter most with concrete: a thin patio breaks fast, while a thick slab with wire or rebar takes real time. Then comes size, both the square footage of slab and the footprint of any structure. Access decides what equipment we can bring in, since a tight gate or a slope changes the plan. Finally there is the hauling side: how far the debris travels and what the disposal site charges for that type of material.
The good news is you never have to guess where your project lands. Estimates are free, so call and we will look at the real thing.
Why Sterling's
We are a husband and wife team, Casey and Ashley Jones, running a family owned company in Hendricks County. Demolition is exactly the kind of work where you want people who respect your property, and that is what our reviews keep saying. In the words of one customer, "Casey and his team worked quickly, taking pride in respecting our request and property." Fast is good. Fast and careful is what we sell.
Common Questions
Do you haul everything away, or just break it up?
We haul it. Breaking, loading, and debris removal are all part of the job, so you are not left staring at a pile of concrete chunks when we pull out.
Can you break concrete right next to my house?
Yes. We work sections tight to foundations, garages, and steps all the time. We control the breaking pattern and protect what stays so the only thing that comes apart is the thing you hired us to remove.
What happens to the old concrete?
Whenever we can, broken concrete goes to facilities that crush and recycle it into base material. It is the practical way to handle it and it usually keeps disposal simpler too.
Will you prep the area for a new driveway or patio?
We can rough grade the cleared area so your flatwork contractor starts from a clean, level surface. Tell us what is going in next and we will leave the site ready for it.
Whatever needs to come out, the first step is easy. Reach out, we will walk it with you, and you will have a free estimate and a clear plan before anything gets broken.
Free Estimate: (317) 503-6782