Alright, my parents are looking at removing a concrete patio (actually it's original purpose was a small basketball court) from their back yard. They're/I'm going to call around next week to get some bids and prices. I'm also looking at just tearing it out myself with the help of my brother if we think we can do it cheaper.
My questions relate to two different scenarios. Both have the same general constraints. Specs on the job would be: it's a ~3.5" slab that's approximately 15x20. Given how it's cracked and it's purpose I'd assume that there is no rebar in it. Parents do not want to tear up the yard so a skid steer or similar is out. So it's all gotta be done by hand (breakers allowed obviously).
-Anybody have a rough estimate on what it would cost to have it contracted out? All that's involved is the demo and removal of the old concrete. Yard is nice and flat so it makes it a little easier.
-As far as doing it ourselves I figure we could bust it out in 2 days. I figure we'd need a breaker and a dumpster. I found a price for an electric breaker from HD @ $64/Day and then we'd have to get a dumpster also. Anybody have a rough price quote on a dumpster for 300 sq ft of 3.5" concrete? (call it 7-8 tons of concrete by my calculations).
I'd appreciate any help/words of advice you could throw my way.
My questions relate to two different scenarios. Both have the same general constraints. Specs on the job would be: it's a ~3.5" slab that's approximately 15x20. Given how it's cracked and it's purpose I'd assume that there is no rebar in it. Parents do not want to tear up the yard so a skid steer or similar is out. So it's all gotta be done by hand (breakers allowed obviously).
-Anybody have a rough estimate on what it would cost to have it contracted out? All that's involved is the demo and removal of the old concrete. Yard is nice and flat so it makes it a little easier.
-As far as doing it ourselves I figure we could bust it out in 2 days. I figure we'd need a breaker and a dumpster. I found a price for an electric breaker from HD @ $64/Day and then we'd have to get a dumpster also. Anybody have a rough price quote on a dumpster for 300 sq ft of 3.5" concrete? (call it 7-8 tons of concrete by my calculations).
I'd appreciate any help/words of advice you could throw my way.