Concrete Repair & Replacement

When Your Concrete Needs Help

Concrete is durable, but it does not last forever. Over time, you might notice cracks spreading across your driveway, sections of your patio settling and creating trip hazards, or surface damage from deicing salts and freeze-thaw cycles. When this happens, you have two options: repair the existing concrete or replace it completely. We help you make the right choice based on the condition of your concrete and your budget.

Concrete repair in Methuen makes sense for minor damage. If you have a few cracks, small areas of surface damage, or isolated settling, repairs can extend the life of your concrete for years. Replacement is the better option when damage is widespread, when the base has failed, or when the concrete is just worn out after decades of use.

We give you an honest assessment. Some contractors will always push for replacement because it is a bigger job. We would rather do a quality repair that solves your problem and saves you money. But if your concrete really needs to be replaced, we tell you that too. Our goal is to provide the right solution, not the most expensive one.

Common Concrete Problems We Fix

Here are the issues we see most often and how we address them:

• •Cracks: We evaluate crack severity and repair with epoxy injection, routing and sealing, or full-depth patching
• •Settling and Sunken Sections: We can raise low areas with mud jacking or slab jacking to restore proper grade
• •Spalling and Surface Damage: Remove damaged surface and apply new concrete overlay or resurfacing
• •Edge Deterioration: Rebuild broken or crumbling edges with proper forming and new concrete
• •Trip Hazards: Grind down high edges or raise low sections to create smooth transitions

For extensive damage to driveways, we often recommend complete driveway replacement. This gives you a fresh start with modern techniques and materials that will outlast the old concrete.

Our Repair and Replacement Process

Every project starts with a thorough inspection. We look at the visible damage, but we also try to understand why it happened. Was it poor drainage? Inadequate base preparation? Tree roots? Freeze-thaw damage? Identifying the cause helps us prevent the same problem from recurring.

For repairs, we remove all loose or damaged concrete and prepare the area properly. The key to successful repairs is good bonding between old and new concrete. We use bonding agents and proper techniques to ensure repairs hold up. We also match the finish and color as closely as possible so repairs blend in.

For replacement, we demo and remove the old concrete, then start fresh with proper excavation, base preparation, and installation. This is your chance to upgrade or make changes. Want to extend your patio? Add a new walkway? Change the finish? We can incorporate improvements while we are doing the work. Replacement projects also come with a clean slate and a warranty on the new work.

Preventing Future Concrete Problems

Whether we repair or replace your concrete, we want it to last. That means addressing the root causes of damage. We make sure drainage is correct so water flows away from concrete surfaces. We use proper joint spacing to control cracking. We recommend sealers that protect against water penetration, deicing chemicals, and freeze-thaw damage.

We also educate you on maintenance. Simple things like sealing your driveway every few years, using less deicing salt, and keeping gutters clear can significantly extend concrete life. A little prevention saves a lot of money on future repairs.

Common Questions About Concrete Repair