We have a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, and would like to remove most of the front rectangle of concrete (leaving a path to get to the door under the stoop, and to the bulkhead in front of the house. Basically, we want to have a front garden similar to the ones you see in front of lots of houses in the neighborhood. What’s a reasonable price to remove the concrete? Do I also need to have topsoil delivered? Price for the whole job? Any recommendations for people to do this? Thanks!


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  1. I had this done…they used a concrete saw and had to cut down about 6 inches…and add topsoil. Looks great. Chuck at “Dig” on Atlantic Ave did it. It was part of a much bigger yard project so I don’t know if he would do something this small or how much it would cost.

  2. I’d get professional advice if I were you. A neighbor of mine had similar work done & it messed up drainage to her basement. You might have to dig fairly deep & put in what’s called a “soak-away” or French drain – a perforated pipe & progressively smaller rocks & pebbles up to a level where you want to add the dirt – using landscape fabric as well.