Does the old concrete always need to be fully removed?

In almost all residential replacement projects, yes — the existing concrete should be fully removed. Pouring over failing concrete without addressing the base means the new slab will fail the same way.

What happens to the old concrete?

Broken concrete is loaded onto a haul truck and removed from the site. It is typically recycled as base material at crushing facilities.

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Concrete Replacement in Mountain View, CA

Henry Concrete handles the complete replacement process: demolition, haul-off, sub-base assessment and preparation, forming, pouring, and finishing. Everything is scoped clearly before demo begins — because what gets found under the old concrete can affect cost.

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How to know when replacement beats repair

Replacement makes sense when: cracks are widespread, the concrete has heaved or settled significantly in multiple areas, the sub-base has failed, drainage issues are causing repeated damage, or the cumulative cost of multiple repairs approaches replacement cost. See the full decision guide: Problems with Concrete Repair.

What the replacement process involves

Concrete replacement starts with demolition — breaking out the existing slab and hauling the material away. After demo, the sub-base is inspected. If the base has failed, regrading and compaction are required before new concrete is placed. Read the full timeline guide: Concrete Tear-Out and Replacement Timeline.

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