Breaking old paving - best way to DIY?

debbie42

I want to break up some crazy paving around a pond. It's not a massive area, maybe around 4 sq m? What's the best way of going about this, in terms of breaking the surface into manageable chunks? Hiring a tool to do it (what sort?), or getting a sledgehammer/crowbar/pickaxe? I'd have to buy that lot as the heaviest tool in my toolbox is a smallish lump-hammer!

ormus

sledgehammer is prob the cheapest method. try and borrow one.
or try wickes for about 13/25 quid.

Twopints

You can hire a breaker from HSS for about £30-£35 (for a day)

lagi

Or buy one, its a drill as well. Used this many a time and its been invaluable. £39

hammer chisel

Bronnie

Find a big strong boy!!

debbie42

Bronnie wrote: »

Find a big strong boy!!

There are two in this family. However, if I want the job done this century sometime then it's me who will end up doing it. :rolleyes:

debbie42

lagi wrote: »

Or buy one, its a drill as well. Used this many a time and its been invaluable. £39

hammer chisel

Ooh, I like the look of this!

MX5huggy

You dont really know what you need untill you start, to start with I would try a pick axe at the edges, then you might find that it has been laid in 8 inches concreate and have to get one of these....

wallbash

If you can get a pick axe/ crow bar underneath it, lift a little, place a brick
under and the 'slab' breaks very much easier.

ic

I managed to remove a large skips worth of concrete using a couple of sledgehammers, a pick-axe and a couple of friends + beer. Its quite satisfying smashing up the concrete. Just be sure to wear protective footwear. The concrete will likely only be an inch or two thick, so should break up quite easy.

latecomer

Dont forget the eye protection too.