Fix Cracked Slabs Before Water Reaches the Base
Concrete repair services in Loveland for curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and patios that have cracked, settled, or broken apart.
You see a sidewalk slab in Loveland that has tilted away from the house, a driveway apron that cracked down the center, or a patio corner that sank into the soil beneath it. Concrete repair fixes these problems by removing damaged sections, addressing the base issues that caused the failure, and pouring new concrete that matches the height and finish of the surrounding slabs. The goal is to restore a level, safe surface that drains properly and does not create trip hazards or allow water to undermine adjacent sections.
Asphalt Pro Maintenance LLC handles concrete repairs for curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and patios across Loveland, serving both residential and commercial properties. The crew cuts out the broken slab, checks the subgrade for voids or soft spots, adds compacted fill if needed, and pours new concrete to the correct elevation. The fresh pour gets finished to match the texture of the existing surface, whether that is a broom finish, smooth trowel, or exposed aggregate.
Get a free estimate for your concrete repair in Loveland and learn what the crew will do to prevent the same section from failing again.
How Broken Slabs Get Removed and Replaced
The crew arrives at your Loveland property with a concrete saw, jackhammer, and wheelbarrows. They cut control joints around the damaged section, break the slab into pieces small enough to haul away, and excavate down to the base layer. If the base has washed out or settled, they add crushed stone or road base, compact it with a plate tamper, and verify the grade with a level before pouring.
After the new concrete cures, you will notice that the repaired section sits flush with adjacent slabs, water flows across the surface without collecting in low spots, and the joint lines match the spacing of the existing control cuts. The color of the new pour starts lighter than the weathered concrete around it but darkens over a few months as it absorbs moisture and collects dirt. The texture feels consistent underfoot, and the edges no longer catch snow shovels or trip anyone walking across the patio.
Concrete repairs work best when the surrounding slabs remain stable and the base can be corrected without undermining nearby sections. The crew does not patch surface cracks that run through the entire thickness of the slab because those cracks will reappear as the concrete continues to move. Repairs also require at least three days of dry weather and temperatures above forty degrees so the concrete can cure properly without freezing or drying too fast.
Concerns People Raise About Concrete Repairs
Homeowners and business owners in Loveland typically want to know how long the new concrete takes to harden, whether the repair will match the old surface, and what caused the slab to fail in the first place.
How long before I can walk or park on new concrete?
You can walk on the surface after twenty-four hours, but you should wait at least seven days before parking a vehicle on it. Full strength develops over twenty-eight days, so heavy loads should stay off the repair until then.
Why does the new concrete look lighter than the rest of the driveway?
Fresh concrete has a lighter color because it has not weathered or collected the dirt and oils that darken older slabs. The shade evens out over several months as the surface ages under traffic and weather.
What happens if the base under the concrete is still soft?
Asphalt Pro Maintenance LLC excavates soft or washed-out base material and replaces it with compacted stone or road base before pouring new concrete. Without a stable base, the slab will settle again and crack along the same lines.
When should I replace an entire driveway instead of repairing sections?
You replace the entire driveway when more than half the slabs have cracked, settled, or show signs of base failure. Repairing scattered sections makes sense when most of the concrete remains sound and the base problems are isolated.
Why do you cut control joints in the new concrete?
Control joints create weak lines where the slab can crack in a straight, controlled path as it shrinks during curing. Without them, the concrete cracks randomly across the surface, often in places that look worse and harder to seal.
Asphalt Pro Maintenance LLC provides free estimates for concrete repairs throughout Loveland, inspecting the damaged slabs, checking the base for voids, and explaining what needs to be removed and replaced. Contact the crew to schedule a site visit and receive a written estimate that includes removal, base work, and finishing details.