CONCRETE REPAIR

What about when leveling isn't enough? Eventually, the integrity of the concrete deteriorates. The concrete surface will ultimately crack when exposed to harsh elements. You'll need to repair the concrete to restore the strength and look. Concrete repair can be a simple project if caught early enough. Don't procrastinate and call for an estimate today.

Concrete can end up uneven and cracked, creating a tripping hazard. Jagged concrete is not only dangerous but an eye sore. Our concrete company can repair concrete surfaces by lifting, sealing, and protecting the concrete around your home or business. Repairs are an excellent option because the existing concrete might be salvageable. The benefit is that we won't have to rip out the concrete and poured again. Total replacement is more expensive than repairs, so we always look to repair first.

What about your driveway? Your driveway needs to put up with the elements and thousands of pounds of pressure from your vehicles. It will only worsen if your driveway is cracked, sunk, or uneven. That eye sore of a driveway will not only affect the overall appearance of your house but could cause damage to the vehicles parked on it. Protect your investments and prevent future headaches by addressing these problems early. Our concrete company will go the extra mile to ensure your sidewalks and driveways are looking and performing well.

Repairing cracks is a common repair for our concrete company. Six types of cracks occur that can occur. The first of which is a plastic shrinkage concrete crack. This crack occurs during the original pouring of the concrete surface. Water can leave voids behind, creating weak vulnerabilities in the concrete. These cracks are common in a hot environment like our great state of Texas. They need to be addressed early due to their extension through the entire thickness of the concrete slab. These are hard to notice, so that our concrete company will look for them.

The next type of crack to be wary of is the expansion concrete crack. If we remember from high school science class, objects expand when heated. The same happens with concrete. When the concrete expands into another hard surface, the stress will cause a crack. A couple of solutions we like to use is adding joints. You might notice the intentionally made cracks in concrete. These add wiggle room during temperature fluctuations. In places with intense heat like Texas, we might add a flexible material like asphalt or rubber.

Heaving concrete cracks are different and are more prevalent in colder parts of the country. Heaving occurs when the ground freezes and rises due to expansion. When the concrete thaws, it will sink back down. Concrete isn't flexible, and all the movement will result in cracking. Heaving can also occur from tree roots. Proper planning will help avoid this problem, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

Settling concrete cracks are just the opposite of heaving cracks. Rotting tree roots, digging trenches, or uneven soil compression will cause stress and eventually cracking. Depending on the severity, even a concrete foundation can be compromised and potentially need replacement.

Overloading concrete cracks occur from improper loading of the foundation. Concrete has a strength limit. Whether parking an RV on a driveway or using concrete as a foundation for a building, overloading will cause cracks. Proper planning will help avoid this issue. If it's too late for that, a repair can hopefully get you by for a bit longer before needing to replace.

​Premature drying cracks are self-explanatory. Fine cracks resembling spiderwebs can occur when the concrete dries too quickly. Usually, they are more of an aesthetic problem than an integrity problem. These cracks are generally not a precursor to worse damages, but we recommend keeping an eye on them. Or, call us to repair it for the aesthetics of your property.

If you have any concerns about cracks or the overall integrity of your concrete, call Bellaire Concrete today for a consult. Give us a call so we can make suggestions on how we can help!