Concrete Repair & Replacement
Fix cracked, sunken, or damaged concrete before small problems become expensive disasters.
When Your Concrete Needs More Than a Patch
Concrete lasts a long time, but it does not last forever. Freeze-thaw cycles, settling soil, tree roots, and heavy use all take their toll. You might notice cracks spreading across your driveway, sections of your walkway sinking, or chunks breaking off your patio edges. Small problems grow into big ones if you ignore them.
We handle concrete repair and replacement throughout Weymouth and surrounding towns. Sometimes we can save your existing concrete with targeted repairs. Other times replacement makes more sense. Our concrete repair specialists give you honest assessments and explain your options clearly so you can make the right decision.
Common Concrete Problems We Fix
Different types of damage call for different solutions. Here are the issues we see most often.
- Wide cracks that get worse each winter
- Sunken or settled sections creating trip hazards
- Spalling and surface deterioration from salt and weather
- Broken or crumbling edges along driveways and walkways
- Water pooling due to improper slope or settlement
- Tree root damage lifting and cracking slabs
- Structural damage from vehicle impacts or heavy loads
Not all of these problems require full replacement. We assess the extent of damage, the age of the concrete, and whether repair is cost-effective compared to replacement. Sometimes spending $500 on repairs saves you from a $5,000 replacement. Other times patching old concrete just delays the inevitable.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Concrete?
This is the question everyone asks. The answer depends on several factors. Here is how we evaluate it.
When Repair Makes Sense
Repair works best for relatively new concrete with isolated damage. Hairline cracks, small spalled areas, and minor edge damage can be fixed. We clean out damaged areas, apply bonding agents, and fill with repair materials that match the existing concrete. For sunken sections, mudjacking or polyurethane foam injection can lift the concrete back to level without replacement.
When Replacement Is the Better Choice
If your concrete is over 20 years old with extensive cracking, replacement usually makes more sense. Multiple repairs end up costing as much as new concrete, and you still have old concrete underneath. Structural damage, severe settling, or problems caused by a poor base cannot be fixed with surface repairs. In these cases, tearing out the old concrete and starting fresh is the right move.
Partial Replacement Options
Sometimes we can replace just the damaged sections and leave the rest. This works if your driveway has one badly damaged area but the rest is solid. We cut out the problem section, prepare a new base, and pour fresh concrete. Control joints hide the seams and the new section blends with the old.
How We Approach Concrete Repair
Different damage requires different repair techniques. We use proven methods that actually last rather than temporary fixes that fail in a year.
For cracks, we route them out to create a clean channel, apply a bonding primer, and fill with flexible crack repair compounds. Surface spalling gets removed down to sound concrete, then we apply a resurfacing overlay. Broken edges get rebuilt using forms and high-strength repair mortar that bonds to the existing concrete.
Sunken concrete can often be raised using mudjacking or foam injection. This costs much less than replacement and works well if the concrete itself is still in good shape. We drill small holes, pump material underneath to lift the slab, then patch the holes. The process takes a few hours and you can use the area the same day.
What to Expect from Concrete Replacement
When repair is not enough, we remove the old concrete and start fresh. This gives you a brand new surface with another 20 to 30 years of life. We break up and haul away the old concrete, grade and compact the base, then pour new concrete using modern materials and techniques.
Replacement also gives you the chance to improve on the original. Want better drainage? We can adjust the slope. Interested in decorative finishes? Now is the time. Replacement costs more upfront but you get decades of trouble-free use instead of repeatedly patching failing concrete.