Wilmington, DE
When the old slab has failed, removal is usually the right first step.
That cracked driveway in the Highlands, sagging shed behind a Trinity Vicinity rowhome, or sinking patio near Rockford Park needs to come out before the rebuild is done right. Tri-County handles demolition in Wilmington for failed concrete, small structures, and site clearing with hauling included.
Wilmington’s older housing stock means a lot of concrete and small structures are past their useful life. We remove failed driveways, slabs, patios, sidewalks, small outbuildings, sheds, garages, retaining wall sections, and site debris. The goal is not just to break things apart — it is to leave the property ready for the next phase.
Most demolition work pairs with a new concrete pour. If a driveway or patio is cracked because the base failed, resurfacing only buys a few years before the cracks telegraph back through. Demo and repour costs more upfront, but a properly prepared and reinforced slab can last 30+ years. Overlays on a failed slab often last only 5–8 years.
For structures built before 1980, asbestos checks may be needed before demolition. Permits depend on scope: small slab and walkway removal may not require one, while sheds, garages, walls, or work near property lines often do. We handle hauling and disposal at licensed C&D facilities, and concrete can sometimes be crushed for fill when appropriate. The handoff is broom-clean for repour or final-graded for the next contractor.
