Modesto · Stanislaus County
Concrete Repair & Replacement in Modesto
Not every cracked slab needs to be replaced. Hairline cracks, small spalls and a single sunken section can often be repaired for a few hundred dollars. When a slab has heaved, crumbled, or cracked through in several places, replacement is cheaper than chasing repairs.
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The most common repair calls in Modesto are lifted sidewalk and driveway sections from tree roots, settling near downspouts and along the garage, and spalling (flaking surface) on driveways poured in the 1990s and 2000s with too much water in the mix. Each has a different fix: grinding or lifting for trip hazards, slabjacking or foam injection for settled sections, and a resurfacing overlay for spalling.
Slabjacking (pumping grout or polyurethane foam under a sunken slab to lift it) costs a fraction of replacement and takes a few hours. It works when the slab is intact and just sitting low. It doesn't work when the concrete itself is broken up.
For removal jobs, expect demolition and haul-off to run $2 to $4 per square foot in Stanislaus County. Ask whether the bid includes disposal fees; the concrete has to go to a recycler, not the landfill.
Concrete Repair & Replacement questions
Should I repair or replace?
Rule of thumb: if less than a quarter of the slab is affected and the rest is sound, repair. If cracks run through more than a couple of sections, the surface is spalling widely, or the slab has heaved, replace.
Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my house?
In most Stanislaus County cities the property owner is responsible for sidewalk repair, though some cities have a shared-cost program. Check with Public Works before hiring.
Can you fix a cracked foundation?
Minor shrinkage cracks can be epoxy-injected. Cracks with displacement or ongoing movement need a structural engineer first.
Other concrete work in Modesto
Concrete Driveways · Patios & Walkways · Foundations & Slabs · Stamped & Decorative Concrete
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