Redmond · King County
Driveway Removal in Redmond, WA
Old asphalt and concrete driveways, patios and walkways in Redmond broken out, hauled on our own trucks and the base prepped for new concrete, asphalt or gravel. Serving Downtown Redmond, Education Hill, Overlake and Grass Lawn.
Driveway removal in Redmond: what is underneath
Mid-century and 1970s to 90s homes on Education Hill and Grass Lawn, new townhomes and apartments downtown and in Overlake. Older driveways here are often heaved by tree roots, cracked by wet winters, or laid over a base that was never built for the load.
Soft valley alluvium with high groundwater along the river, glacial till on the hills. Once the old surface is out, soft or organic material is removed and the subgrade is graded and compacted, because a new driveway on a bad base fails the same way the old one did.
The flat Sammamish valley through downtown and Marymoor Park, with hills rising east to Education Hill and west to Overlake. Slope and access decide the method: compact machines and short truck cycles on tight or sloped lots, more iron on open ground.
Common driveway removal projects in Redmond
Old asphalt driveways
Decades-old blacktop in neighborhoods like Downtown Redmond broken out, hauled and the base prepped for new paving.
Concrete driveways and slabs
Cracked and heaved concrete driveways and slabs in Redmond broken out and hauled for recycling.
Patios and walkways
Old patios, walkways and pads around Education Hill homes removed with the driveway or on their own.
Tight-access driveways
Compact machines and short truck cycles for narrow Redmond lots and alley access.
What our driveway removal work in Redmond covers
- Asphalt Driveway Removal
- Concrete Driveway Removal
- Patios & Walkways
- Haul-Off & Recycling
- Base Prep
- Gravel Driveways
Permits & Rules
Driveway rules in Redmond
Removing a driveway usually does not need a permit, but changing the approach at the street, widening it or adding hard surface can need approval from the City of Redmond. Outside city limits, the King County Department of Local Services handles it.
Every job starts with an 811 utility locate, because water, gas and power lines often run under driveways.
Cost & Timing
What affects the cost of driveway removal in Redmond
We do not publish flat prices because no two Redmond sites are the same. These are the things that move the number most here.
Tight lots
Narrow side yards and alley access in Redmond mean compact equipment and shorter truck loads. We plan it so it costs less than it could.
Soft ground
Where Redmond soils are soft or wet, over-excavation, fabric and imported rock are often part of the job, and we price that in up front.
Buffers and permits
Work near Redmond's rivers, creeks, lakes or shoreline can need permits and limits on where machines go. That affects scope and schedule more than price.
Haul-off and disposal
How much material leaves the site, and what it is, drives cost. Our own trucks keep that predictable on Redmond jobs.
When to schedule driveway removal in Redmond
Driveway Removal in Redmond runs most of the year. In the wettest months we protect lawns and soft ground with mats, and on build sites we schedule it ahead of the excavation.
Redmond's till soils hold water through the winter, which is when drainage problems show up. That is a good time to see where water goes, and the dry season is the time to fix it.
On Redmond's floodplain ground, the river sets the calendar. Low-lying work is planned for the dry season, after high water has dropped.
Where We Work
Driveway removal across Redmond
Redmond runs from the Sammamish River valley and downtown up onto Education Hill, Grass Lawn and the Overlake tech campuses. It mixes established neighborhoods with a lot of new construction.
We remove driveways, patios and walkways across Downtown Redmond, Education Hill, Overlake, Grass Lawn, Bear Creek, Avondale and Idylwood.
Asphalt and concrete are loaded straight onto our trucks and hauled via SR 520 and SR 202 for recycling wherever possible, and we can build a new gravel driveway on the prepped base.
We also do driveway removal nearby in Kirkland, Sammamish, Bellevue and Woodinville. See everything we do in Redmond, read our full guide to driveway removal, or browse all service areas.
Why DirtRaptor
Why Redmond owners call us for driveway removal
Owner on the machine
On Redmond jobs you talk to the person who walks the site, writes the quote and runs the equipment.
Trees and dirt, one crew
If trees are in the way of your Redmond project, we take them down ourselves instead of waiting on a separate tree service.
Our own trucks
Haul-off and deliveries run on our schedule along SR 520 and SR 202, not a subcontractor's.
Permit-aware
We know Redmond has rules on trees and critical areas, and we flag what applies before any work.
How a driveway removal job runs
- 01
Site Walk & Locates
- 02
Break Out & Load
- 03
Haul & Recycle
- 04
Base Prep
Real Jobs
Recent DirtRaptor work near Redmond
Demolition · Edmonds, WA
Driveway Removal & Concrete Prep
Tearing out an old blacktop driveway and prepping the ground for a new concrete pour — broken material hauled off, base left clean and ready.
Demolition · Everett, WA
Condemned 100-Year-Old Shed Teardown
A 100-year-old shed, condemned and unsafe, brought down and hauled off — the site left graded flat and clean.
Questions
Driveway Removal in Redmond: FAQs
How long does driveway removal take in Redmond?
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A typical residential driveway takes one to two days of machine time, depending on size, thickness and access.
Do I need a permit to remove my driveway in Redmond?
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Usually not for removal alone. Changing the street approach or adding hard surface can need approval from the City of Redmond.
Can you build a gravel driveway after removal?
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Yes. We prep the base, lay fabric where the ground is soft, and place and compact crushed rock built for wet winters.
How much does driveway removal cost in Redmond?
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It depends on the site, so we quote after a free site walk rather than guessing on the phone. The biggest drivers in Redmond are usually tight lots, soft ground, buffers and permits. You get a written number with inclusions and exclusions spelled out.
When is the best time to schedule driveway removal in Redmond?
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Driveway Removal in Redmond runs most of the year. In the wettest months we protect lawns and soft ground with mats, and on build sites we schedule it ahead of the excavation.
What counts as a landmark tree in Redmond?
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Redmond gives very large trees extra protection, and removing one usually needs city approval and replacement. We measure and identify the tree on the site walk and tell you what applies.
Can you fix drainage on my Education Hill property?
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Yes. Most Education Hill drainage problems come from water perching on glacial till. Regrading and properly placed drains carry it away from the house.
Do you install the new driveway too?
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We remove the old one, prep the base and can build new gravel driveways. For concrete or asphalt, we leave the base ready for your paving or concrete contractor.
Ready for a real number in Redmond?
Send the address and a few photos. We walk the site for free and come back with a written quote.
