Most concrete can be repaired. The question is whether repair is the right answer or whether the slab has reached the end of its useful life. We have been doing this in the Lakeway area since 2008, and we will tell you which one we would do if it were our own home.
Common problems we fix
- Hairline and structural cracking — epoxy injection, routing and sealing, or full-depth repair
- Surface spalling and scaling — caused by freeze-thaw, de-icing salts, or a bad original pour
- Settlement and trip hazards — mudjacking, polyjacking, or partial replacement
- Joint failure — removal of old sealant, joint cleaning, and replacement with self-leveling polyurethane
- Discoloration and staining — concrete staining, resurfacing overlays, or decorative scoring
- Pop-outs and surface defects — patching with a color-matched repair mortar
How we decide between repair and replacement
We follow a simple decision tree on every repair call:
- Is the slab structurally sound? Look for alligator cracking, deep settlement, vertical movement, or active leaks.
- Are the joints and edges intact? Failed joints let water under the slab and accelerate failure.
- Is the surface damage cosmetic or structural? Surface spalling can usually be repaired. Rebar-level deterioration cannot.
- How old is the slab? A 5-year-old slab with surface issues is almost always worth repairing. A 30-year-old slab with the same issues usually is not.
If we think the slab should be replaced, we will tell you. We do not sell repairs that will not last.
Our repair services
Crack repair
- Hairline cracks (under 1/8 inch): Routed and sealed with a flexible polyurethane or filled with a structural epoxy
- Medium cracks (1/8 to 1/4 inch): Routed to a V-groove and sealed with a backer rod and self-leveling sealant
- Structural cracks (over 1/4 inch, vertical movement): Epoxy injection with a structural repair, sometimes requiring reinforcement
Spall and surface repair
- Surface spalling: Ground clean, patched with a polymer-modified repair mortar, sealed
- Deep spalling: Saw-cut and removed to sound concrete, formed and poured back to grade
- Pop-outs: Drilled out, patched with a color-matched mortar, sealed
Joint sealing
- Removal of failed sealant
- Sandblasting or wire-brushing the joint faces
- Backer rod installation
- Self-leveling polyurethane sealant application
Slab lifting and leveling
- Mudjacking: A cementitious grout pumped under the slab to raise it back to grade
- Polyjacking: Expanding polyurethane foam, lighter, faster-cure, and longer-lasting
- Replacement: For slabs with too much damage to lift, we cut out the failed section and pour new
Resurfacing overlays
For slabs that are cosmetically tired but structurally sound, a 1/4 to 3/8 inch overlay of polymer-modified concrete or a stamped overlay can give you a brand-new looking surface at 30–50% of replacement cost. We use overlays from ProSpec, Ardex, and Euclid Chemical — the same products the commercial guys use.
Repair pricing in Lakeway TX
- Crack repair: $8–$18 per linear foot
- Spall repair: $5–$12 per square foot
- Joint sealing: $4–$7 per linear foot
- Slab lifting (mudjacking): $5–$9 per square foot
- Polyjacking: $9–$15 per square foot
- Resurfacing overlay: $6–$12 per square foot
- Stamped overlay: $12–$18 per square foot
Most small repair jobs (10–15 linear feet of crack sealing, a few spall patches) run $750 to $1,800 as a minimum service call.
Maintenance programs
For homeowners with multiple concrete surfaces — driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways — we offer an annual maintenance program that includes:
- Annual inspection and written condition report
- Joint sealant touch-up
- Pressure washing
- Resealing (stamped and decorative surfaces only)
- Priority scheduling for any repair work
The program runs $395–$795 per year depending on the size of the property and the number of surfaces.
Send us a photo of the damage and the approximate size of the affected area. We will give you a free repair vs. replacement assessment.