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Concrete Removal and Breakout
Cracked, sunken or unwanted concrete has to go before a fresh start. We break out and haul away driveways, patios, slabs, sidewalks and footings in Nashville with the right machines for the job.
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Concrete Removal & Breakout, Done Right
For big slabs we use excavators with hydraulic hammers, and for smaller or tighter jobs, skid steers and breakers. We saw cut edges when needed to protect what stays, break the concrete into manageable pieces, load it and haul it to a recycler.
Once the concrete is out, we regrade and prep the base for a new pour, a new patio or a new lawn.
Music City Excavation brings concrete removal & breakout to homes, farms and businesses in Nashville and across 16 Middle Tennessee cities.

Options & Details
What Goes Into Concrete Removal & Breakout
The pieces that make this service what it is. Mix and match to fit your project.
Out with the cracks
Driveways and Sidewalks
Old drives and walks broken out, loaded and hauled away, leaving a prepared base.
- Driveways
- Sidewalks
- Aprons
- Curbs

- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Speed
- Finish
- Value
Clear the way for a new look
Patios and Slabs
Patio slabs and garage floors broken out, with rebar removed and the base regraded.
- Patios
- Garage slabs
- Steps
- Rebar

- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Speed
- Finish
- Value
Heavy breaking
Footings and Foundations
Footings and foundation walls broken up with larger hammers on excavators.
- Footings
- Walls
- Piers
- Heavy hammers

- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Speed
- Finish
- Value
Responsible disposal
Hauling and Recycling
Concrete hauled to a recycling facility and rebar separated for scrap.
- Hauling
- Recycling
- Rebar scrap
- Cleanup

- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Speed
- Finish
- Value
Images are illustrative design renderings, not photos of completed projects. Every project is confirmed with Music City Excavation before work begins, and permit, utility and neighborhood requirements depend on your project and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.
Why Customers Choose It
What Makes Concrete Removal & Breakout Special
What Sets It Apart
- Hydraulic hammers for slabs, drives and footings
- Saw cuts to protect what stays
- Concrete hauled to a recycler
- Subgrade graded for the next step
Ideal For
- Cracked or sunken driveways and patios
- Slabs, sidewalks and old footings
- Sites being redeveloped
Concrete Removal & Breakout Profile
Average of the options above on a one-to-five scale. These are Music City Excavation’s general, qualitative ratings to help you compare, not measurements.
- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Speed
- Finish
- Value
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How Much Dirt Is That?
Enter length, width and depth and see cubic yards, truck loads and a live diagram.
Planning aids only, not engineering, survey, soil or permit advice. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.
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Planned Around Your Land
Use the Dig Volume and Haul Calculator to estimate the volume of concrete and the number of loads to haul.

The Music City Excavation Experience
How We Work
Tell Us About Your Project
Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. Tell us what is going on with your land, your house or your plans.
Walk the Site and Plan
We visit, look at the soil, the slope, the access and the water, and give you a clear, free estimate with options.
Mark, Permit and Prepare
We have underground utilities located, help with the permits and erosion control your project needs and plan where the dirt goes.
Dig, Build and Clean Up
Our crew does the work, keeps the site safe and tidy, restores what we disturb and walks the finished job with you.
Can you remove concrete next to my house?
Yes. We saw cut near the house and use smaller machines or hand tools to protect walls and utilities.
Where does the concrete go?
We haul it to a recycling facility where clean concrete is crushed and reused.
Can you pour the new concrete too?
Yes. We offer concrete flatwork and stamped concrete, so removal and replacement can be one project.
Do you serve my area?
Music City Excavation serves 16 Middle Tennessee cities. Call 615-357-7797 or browse our service areas page to confirm your address.
Ready When You Are
Let’s Get Your Project Moving
Book your free estimate. Tell us about your land and your plans and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to an excavation pro.
- Free estimates
- 16 Middle Tennessee cities
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Music City Excavation, a division of Music City Builder Group, digs, grades, drains and clears for homes, farms and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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