Concrete Repair & Replacement

When to Repair or Replace Concrete

Damaged concrete is more than just an eyesore. Cracks and uneven surfaces create tripping hazards, let water seep under your slabs causing more damage, and make your property look neglected. The good news is that not all damaged concrete needs complete replacement. Many problems can be fixed with targeted repairs that cost far less than tearing everything out.

We help Lake Oswego homeowners decide whether repair or replacement makes sense. Small cracks, minor settling, and surface damage usually qualify for repair. Extensive cracking, major settling, or structural failure often means replacement is the better long-term solution. We evaluate your concrete honestly and recommend the approach that gives you the best value.

Our concrete repair services restore function and appearance without the disruption and cost of full replacement. When replacement is necessary, we handle the entire process from demo through final finishing, leaving you with a fresh surface that will last for decades.

Common Concrete Problems We Fix

Concrete develops problems for many reasons. Tree roots push up sections of walkways. Soil settles unevenly under driveways. Freeze-thaw cycles cause surface scaling. Poor installation leads to premature cracking. Whatever caused the damage, we have proven repair methods that address the underlying issue.

Repairs We Perform

• Crack filling and sealing to prevent water infiltration and further damage
• Resurfacing worn or spalling concrete with new overlay material
• Patching broken corners, edges, and damaged sections
• Mudjacking or slab jacking to raise sunken concrete back to proper level
• Removing and replacing sections too damaged to repair effectively

Crack repair depends on the crack size and type. Hairline cracks get filled with flexible sealant that moves with the concrete. Wider structural cracks need routing out, cleaning, and filling with epoxy or polyurethane repair materials. We match repair materials to the specific situation so the fix actually lasts.

Sunken or settled concrete often can be raised without replacement. We pump grout or foam under the slab to lift it back to the correct height. This works great for driveway sections that have dropped or walkways that created trip hazards. The process is faster and cheaper than replacement when the concrete itself is still in good condition.

Full Concrete Replacement

Sometimes concrete is beyond repair. Extensive cracking throughout a slab, severe scaling that exposed aggregate, or major structural settling means repair is just throwing money away. In these cases, complete replacement gives you a fresh start with modern materials and proper installation techniques.

Our Replacement Process

We start by removing all the old concrete. This includes breaking it up, hauling it away, and disposing of it properly. Then we evaluate and prepare the base. Often the base problems that caused the original failure need addressing before we pour new concrete.

New concrete gets installed to current standards. That means proper thickness, appropriate reinforcement, control joints in the right locations, and adequate slope for drainage. We can match the new work to your existing concrete, or you can upgrade to decorative finishes that add character to your property.

Replacing sections of existing concrete requires care at the edges. We saw cut clean lines where new meets old, use bonding agents, and place joints strategically so transitions look neat. The new concrete will be slightly lighter in color than aged concrete, but it weathers and blends in over a few months.

Questions About Repair and Replacement

Homeowners often wonder whether their concrete can be saved or needs replacing. Here are the questions we hear most often.