CONCRETE & DRIVEWAY REMOVAL IN MISSION VIEJO, CA
DRIVEWAY, PATIO AND SLAB DEMOLITION THROUGHOUT MISSION VIEJO
Mission Viejo was built in two decades. 39.4 percent of the city’s 34,959 homes went up between 1970 and 1979 and another 27.1 percent in the 1980s, so two thirds of the driveways, patios and walkways here were poured inside the same twenty-year window and are reaching the end of their service life together. Clear Path Demolition breaks out and hauls away that old concrete so a new driveway, patio or landscape plan starts on a clean base.
We work on detached homes, which are 70.9 percent of the city’s housing stock and 77 percent owner-occupied, as well as on commercial sites, sizing equipment to the access a Mission Viejo lot actually offers so the slab comes out efficiently while the house, the irrigation and the neighboring hardscape stay protected.
CONCRETE REMOVAL SERVICES IN MISSION VIEJO
From a single walkway to a full driveway and apron, we plan each removal around access, slab thickness and what is going in next — and around whether the job is covered at all, because Mission Viejo Municipal Code section 6.10.1105(a) only brings the construction and demolition waste rules into play at 250 square feet and $10,000 of valuation, while section 6.10.1105(b) adds together concurrent work by the same applicant on the same or abutting property.
DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY REMOVAL
Replacing a driveway starts with getting the old one out cleanly. Where the removal stops at the property line it is a straightforward break-out and haul-off. Where it runs into the public right-of-way it becomes a permit job: section 14.03.210(a) requires the limits of all removals to be sawcut, section 14.03.210(d) calls for Type V concrete in the replacement, section 14.03.155(a) carries a warranty of at least one year on concrete and asphalt work, and section 14.03.270(a) will not let a driveway permit issue at all if the work needs a street tree removed without the Public Works Director’s approval or encroaches on a crosswalk.
Driveway removal includes:
Concrete driveway removal
Asphalt driveway removal
Walkway and sidewalk removal
Steps and landing removal
Haul-off of concrete debris
PATIO, SLAB & HARDSCAPE REMOVAL
Opening up a back yard or clearing ground for an addition means getting patios, pool decks, block walls and planters out first, which on a 1970s or 1980s Mission Viejo lot usually means working a side yard rather than the front. The city’s noise rules set the working day: section 6.35.060(5) exempts construction, repair, remodeling and grading noise only outside the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and not at any time on a Sunday or a federal holiday. Section 6.35.070 applies the same window to onsite building operations and to deliveries of materials and equipment within half a mile of an occupied structure, so the roll-off drop and the excavator delivery are regulated as tightly as the breaking is.
Hardscape removal includes:
Patio and pool deck removal
Garage and shed slab removal
Block wall and retaining wall demolition
Planter and hardscape feature removal
Paver and brick removal
COMMERCIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION
Commercial concrete work in Mission Viejo often turns on where the bin goes. Under section 14.10.030 a construction bin may not sit in a public street, alley, sidewalk, parking lot or other right-of-way without an encroachment permit, and only a solid waste enterprise licensed or permitted by the city may apply for one — the bin permit is the hauler’s to pull, not the property manager’s. Section 14.10.080 caps that permit at 30 calendar days, renewable in 30-day increments, and section 14.10.050 attaches a $5,000 refundable performance deposit. We plan parking lot, sidewalk and footing work around those limits.
Commercial concrete services include:
Parking lot and asphalt removal
Sidewalk and curb removal
Foundation and footing removal
Loading dock and ramp demolition
Our Proven Demolition Process
Our concrete removal process keeps a Mission Viejo project organized from the first sawcut to the final load out, with the city paperwork in hand before a breaker starts.
01
Initial Consultation & Site Review
We begin by learning about your project goals, reviewing site access, and identifying any special requirements.
02
Planning & Preparation
Our team develops a demolition plan based on structure type, environment, and timeline, ensuring proper execution.
03
Controlled Demolition
Using professional equipment and experienced operators, demolition is performed with a focus on safety and efficiency.
04
Site Clearing & Final Walkthrough
Once demolition is complete, we confirm the site is cleared and ready for the next phase of construction or development.
Why Choose Clear Path Demolition?
Mission Viejo homeowners, landscape contractors and general contractors use Clear Path Demolition because we schedule around the city’s rules rather than discovering them on the first morning.
Experienced demolition professionals
Our team brings years of hands-on experience to every project, ensuring precision and efficiency from start to finish.
Modern equipment and proven techniques
We use advanced demolition tools and industry-approved methods to complete projects safely and effectively.
Clear timelines and expectations
Every project begins with a detailed plan so you know exactly what to expect and when.
Contractor-friendly scheduling
Our team works around your project timeline to minimize disruptions and keep construction moving smoothly.
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Serving Mission Viejo and South Orange County
Clear Path Demolition provides concrete, driveway and hardscape removal throughout Mission Viejo and the neighboring south Orange County cities. Concrete and asphalt are heavy but highly recyclable, which makes the city’s 75 percent diversion standard under section 6.10.1115(b)(2) one of the more achievable in the county — as long as the loads are documented, because the diversion report has to be in before final inspection, the certificate of occupancy or release of the deposit under section 6.10.1120. One local detail worth planning around: Prima Deshecha Landfill at 32250 Avenida La Pata in San Juan Capistrano, the county site nearest Mission Viejo, takes clean broken asphalt with no rebar and no petromat free of charge Thursday through Saturday, while regular fees apply Monday through Wednesday. On an asphalt driveway, the day of the week is a line item.
READY TO REMOVE THAT OLD CONCRETE?
Planning a new driveway, patio or landscape project in Mission Viejo? Call (949) 603-3366 or request a free quote and we will come back with pricing, the permits your scope actually needs, and the first date we can have a crew on site.