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Equipment Guides 6 February 2026 · 1 min read

Cutting and Breaking Out Concrete: What to Hire

Saws, breakers and excavator peckers explained — plus how to stay safe and tidy.

Breckland Plant Hire
Breckland Plant Hire
Breckland Plant Hire
Cutting and Breaking Out Concrete: What to Hire

Breaking out an old slab, path or section of driveway? The right tool makes a heavy job far quicker — and saves your back.

Saw, breaker or pecker?

  • Concrete saws: for clean, straight cuts before you break out — ideal for neat edges around a repair.
  • Breakers: handheld electric or petrol units for slabs, paths and smaller demolition.
  • Excavator-mounted peckers: for serious volumes of concrete or hard standing, fitted to a digger.

Stay safe and tidy

Always wear eye, ear and dust protection, and damp down to keep silica dust under control. Plan where the broken material is going before you start.

From hand breakers to digger-mounted peckers, see our drilling & breaking range. We deliver within 20 miles of Wymondham and collect when you’re done — request a quote or collect from the yard yourself.

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