I have a ramp leading to my outdoor patio from my house. The previous owner installed this ramp. I want to remove it, but I am unfamiliar with the fastener type. I assume they are ramset or concrete nails. Can I just pry them out? Will it damage the concrete underneath? What should I patch the holes with after?

Thanks for any on-site!

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BurrrritoBoy t1_ixtah9z wrote on November 26, 2022 at 4:18 AM

Angle grinder

billiumthegrand t1_ixtejfz wrote on November 26, 2022 at 4:58 AM

Cold chisel or a grinder will jet those smack pins off.

BeavertonBum t1_ixu7yk5 wrote on November 26, 2022 at 11:38 AM

You can patch the holes with a small batch of concrete repair sold in a small plastic tub at about any lumber or hardware store.

bassboat1 t1_ixv3tam wrote on November 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM

They will pull out a big chunk of 'crete often if you pull them. Angle grinder FTW. I usually use hydraulic cement for small patches (sets quickly, but it's fairly dark).

Porrthos t1_ixtg7j0 wrote on November 26, 2022 at 5:16 AM

Those look like the lead anchor type. You drill a hole push this combo in then pound the nail down to wedge the lead in the hole. I have removed some with a butane plumbers torch heating then pulling with vise grip. But be careful concrete pops when heated to much wear safety gear if you use this method. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Head-1-4-in-x-2-in-Hammer-Set-Nail-Drive-Concrete-Anchors-50-Pack-35305/100158509

zacmakes t1_ixuuay9 wrote on November 26, 2022 at 3:27 PM

If you have rebar twisters or end-cutting pliers, the shield is soft zinc and the head will pop off pretty easy, then you can pull the steel nail in the center and fish out the remaining bits of shield. I'm a big fan of two-part Sika cement in a caulking gun for quick and easy concrete repairs.

Hopeful-Tomato-8750 t1_ixv6to7 wrote on November 26, 2022 at 5:03 PM

You can remove the outer casing with a sturdy flat head screw driver and a hammer. Hammer the screw driver in sideways (horizontally) on the outer casing until the screw driver hits the nail in the middle and then pull the screw driver out and there will be a gap you’ve created in the outer casing. Now you just have to hit the screw driver on an angle on both edges of the opening you’ve created and the outer casing will break off. Repeat these steps for however many anchors there are and you’ll be able to remove ramp.

d_smogh t1_ixwppgx wrote on November 26, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Use angle grinder to remove the bolt and remove ramp. Use angle grinder to make flush with the floor. Fill and paint said floor.