ᐅ Removing a Concrete Wall Using Basic Household Tools

Created on: 12 Apr 2022 15:00
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Nanopixel
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Nanopixel
12 Apr 2022 15:00
Hello everyone,
I have a concrete wall in the garden (see picture), about 20 cm (8 inches) wide and between 20 and 40 cm (8 and 16 inches) high. There used to be a fence here, but since I now own the properties on both sides, it became unnecessary.
Now I’m wondering if there are ways to remove it with standard DIY tools, even if only partially (where it’s most inconvenient) to lawn level.
Where the gravel is visible, a garage will be built soon, which also has an exit door facing the wall, so it’s in the way there as well.
How would you approach this?
My first idea was to cut horizontally as deep as possible on both sides with an angle grinder and then drive wedges in, hoping it will give way...
Regards
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Tolentino12 Apr 2022 15:04
Rotary hammer with chisel; if it is not reinforced, it should be possible.
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Benutzer200
12 Apr 2022 15:48
Muscle power and a heavy sledgehammer. Then it’s gone in no time (unless iron reinforcements are installed).
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Bauer123
12 Apr 2022 15:56
Benutzer200 schrieb:

Muscle power and a heavy sledgehammer. Then it’s gone in no time (unless there is steel installed).

A sledgehammer won’t do anything at all here.

Even a rotary hammer drill can take quite a while.
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Nanopixel
12 Apr 2022 16:09
I actually tried using a rotary hammer with a chisel as a test, and it was really tedious to get even small pieces out (not shown in the picture). I decided to stop for now and thought I’d ask here to see if you have any ideas.

A heavy sledgehammer is available but hasn’t been used yet. I was thinking about maybe scoring it first with a large angle grinder.
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Bauer123
12 Apr 2022 16:20
Maybe buy a proper demolition hammer; they are not that expensive. Alternatively, rent one from a hardware store. That would be my suggestion.