Concrete Repair & Restoration

Save Your Concrete Before Replacing It

Cracked driveways, sunken walkways, and spalling concrete don't always need full replacement. Often we can repair the damage and extend the life of your concrete by 10 to 20 years at a fraction of replacement cost. We assess your concrete honestly and recommend repair when it makes sense or replacement when it doesn't.

Our concrete repair services cover everything from filling small cracks to lifting sunken slabs and resurfacing worn surfaces. We serve Manteca homeowners who want to fix concrete problems correctly instead of just patching them temporarily. If your concrete is repairable, we'll save you money. If it needs replacement, we'll tell you why.

Concrete Problems We Fix

Concrete fails in predictable ways. Here are the most common issues we repair for Manteca homeowners:

• Cracks: Hairline to wide cracks from settling, poor joints, or age
• Sunken Slabs: Sections that have dropped due to soil erosion or compaction
• Spalling: Surface flaking and pitting from freeze-thaw or deicing salts
• Scaling: Top layer peeling off due to poor finishing or curing
• Trip Hazards: Uneven sections that create safety issues
• Staining: Oil, rust, or organic stains that detract from appearance
• Edge Damage: Broken or crumbling edges along driveways and walkways

Each problem has different repair methods. Some cracks can be filled and sealed. Some sunken slabs can be lifted with mud jacking or poly foam. Surface damage might need a thin overlay or complete removal. We'll inspect your concrete and explain your options with honest pricing for each approach.

How We Repair Concrete

Different problems need different solutions. Here are the main repair methods we use:

Crack Repair and Sealing

For cracks that aren't structural, we clean out the crack, fill it with flexible sealant or epoxy, and finish it to blend with the surrounding concrete. This stops water infiltration and prevents the crack from growing. Structural cracks may require stapling or stitching with rebar before filling.

Slab Lifting and Leveling

When a section of concrete sinks, we can often lift it back to level with mud jacking or polyurethane foam injection. We drill small holes, pump material underneath to raise the slab, then patch the holes. This works great for sunken walkways, patio sections, and driveway approaches that have settled.

Surface Restoration

Spalled or scaled concrete can be ground down and resurfaced with a thin overlay. We apply a bonding agent, then a special concrete or polymer mix that adheres to the existing surface. This gives you a fresh, smooth surface without the cost of full replacement.

Partial Replacement

Sometimes repair isn't enough. When concrete is badly damaged in one section, we can saw cut and remove just that section, then pour new concrete to match. This costs less than replacing the entire driveway or patio and gives you decades more life from the good sections.

Repair or Replace? Here's How to Decide

Not every concrete problem is repairable. Here's our honest assessment of when repair makes sense and when replacement is the better choice:

Good Candidates for Repair

• Concrete less than 20 years old with isolated damage
• Structural integrity is still sound
• Less than 30 percent of the surface is damaged
• No widespread cracking or major settling
• Budget is limited and repair extends life 10+ years

Better to Replace

• Concrete is 30+ years old with multiple problems
• Widespread cracking throughout the surface
• More than 30 percent of surface is damaged
• Base has failed causing repeated settling
• Repair costs approach 60+ percent of replacement cost

We'll never push you toward a more expensive option. If repair works, we'll tell you. If replacement is smarter in the long run, we'll explain why.