Spalling and Surface Repair
Spalling is when the surface of concrete flakes or crumbles, often from freeze and thaw, salt or poor finishing. We remove the loose material, patch and resurface with repair mortar or a thin overlay, and seal the surface to protect it.
- ProblemsFlaking, scaling, pitting and popouts
- RepairRemove loose material and patch
- ResurfaceThin mortar or overlay
- SealProtect against water and salt
What is included
- 1Remove what is looseWeak concrete is taken out so the patch has something solid to bond to.
- 2Bonded patchesRepair mortars are chosen for strength and bond.
- 3Whole-surface optionsA thin overlay can renew a whole worn surface.
- 4Sealed against the causeA good sealer keeps water and salt from doing it again.
From the first look to the finished surface
We design, form, pour, finish and repair concrete for homes and businesses in cities across the country. Find yours below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Look it overWe check the cracks, the settling, the surface and the drainage to find out why the concrete is failing, not just where.
- 2Give you straight optionsYou get an honest answer on repair, resurface or replace, so you do not pay for more than needed.
- 3Repair or replaceCracks are filled, surfaces are patched, slabs are leveled or sections are removed and poured new.
- 4Seal and follow upSurfaces are cleaned and sealed, and we show you how to keep them in good shape.
Is this the right service for you?
- Driveways with scaled surfaces
- Steps and walks that have flaked
- Garage floors with pitting
- Surfaces damaged by salt or freeze
Common questions
What causes spalling?
Freeze and thaw, de-icing salt, poor finishing and rusting steel are common causes. We look at yours and plan the repair around it.
Can the whole surface be redone?
Often yes, with an overlay. See concrete overlays.
Services that pair with this one
Concrete OverlaysA thin new surface over old concrete, with color, texture or pattern, and no need to tear it out.See the service CI-129Repair and Care
Concrete SealingA protective sealer that locks out water and stains, deepens color and makes cleaning easier.See the service CI-125Repair and Care
Concrete RepairsFrom cracks to uneven surfaces, repairs that restore the beauty and function of your concrete.See the service Find your city
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