That’s the question we hear a lot! Hydrodemolition uses high-velocity water jets to remove deteriorated, delaminated, or contaminated concrete from reinforced concrete structures such as bridges, dams and parking garages. Yes, we remove concrete with water at ultra-high pressures (36,000 psi) and at waterjet velocities exceeding 1,500 mph. And the best news is that when operating at ultra-high pressure, our hydrodemolition process uses significantly less water than lower pressure systems, protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource.The waterjets are very powerful and can remove 16 inches of concrete or more in a single pass. At the same time the waterjets do not damage the reinforcing steel or other embedded metal items.

Hydrodemolition plus our vacuum debris removal services, leaves the remaining concrete near pour-ready. Hydrodemolition is both an effective and efficient way to quickly remove deteriorated concrete and prepare the surface for the installation of a new concrete overlay or repair material.