It's a hard pill to swallow when you can see cracks appearing in your driveway. We understand this problem very well having repaired many driveways in Coral Springs and Palm Beach County.
If you are seeing cracks or scuffs or loose sections of your driveway or (patio for that matter) then it's important to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can help assess the damage and the correct course of action.
The cracks appearing may be indicative of an underlying issue. Filling a superficial crack is not a solution as this is likely to come back and does not address the underlying issue. In most cases we would recommend applying a new overlay like a stamped concrete driveway which can create a solid bond with the existing surface.
It's important to highlight that repairing cracks in a concrete driveway cannot be guaranteed the same as a new installation. We can discuss different options with you but if you are looking to improve the look of a tired, cracked driveway then one option to consider is to apply a new overlay.
When we inspect your driveway we can assess the extent of the damage and advise what sort of solution is best. We have experience pouring concrete overlays with designs that can blend and mask cracked concrete so that if cracks do appear they are much less obvious. The cost for repair can vary from $15-30 per sq ft but it depends on the size of the area and the design required . The other option is to remove the existing slab and completely re-install your driveway but this would be much higher cost as it requires removing the old slab and is effecitvely laying a new driveway.
There are no shortcuts - trust a professional driveway contractor to install your driveway. If done correctly, this will instantly increase your property's value and curb appeal, and last for many years.
Stamped concrete overlays are designed to go over existing concrete surfaces and are effective way to cover minor imperfections and cracks. However, don't trust any concrete contractor that tells you that they can guarantee this will never crack again - this can not be guaranteed, although the overlay should provide many more years of use given the concrete is durable and strong. When repairing existing driveways it's important to understand that a cracks can be due to underying slab conditions as well as wear and tear to the driveway surface.
Check out some of our driveway design ideas, and once you are ready, give us a call to discuss how we can help repair your driveway.
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This is where it starts to get more creative. Using our custom stamping designs we will add shapes and patterns onto the wet concrete as it is drying, this means they can be made to look like other materials such as brick or other nature stones. You can achieve for example a rustic cobblestone effect without having to source pavers or rely on expensive contractors to fit the stones. We can also add custom stencils and designs or even a monogram to give you a personalised finish.
That's right, the classic options often overlooked is to use plain concrete, smoothed out. It is quicker to install as it doesn't require any special finishing or detailing which also keeps down the cost so this is the most affordable option. Maintenance is also kept low and after sealing the concrete this option should last upwards of 30 years provided it is given a hose down and brush down once in a while
Here, we use special tools to introduce a more textured finish - this will give is a brushed or scalloped looks. This provides more grip although it may also attract a little more dirt. Don't worry though, this is nothing you can't clean easily enough using a regular garden hose although a slightly higher psi power washer would be a better choice.
If you like the look of large pavers but don't like the cost you can consider our paved cut concrete driveways. With this design we simply apply a custom patters such as a border or individual cuts in the concrete so that it resembles large format tiles. This can be combined with other designs and techniques to create something more unique.
This is where it starts to get more creative. Using our custom stamping designs we will add shapes and patterns onto the wet concrete as it is drying, this means they can be made to look like other materials such as brick or other nature stones. You can achieve for example a rustic cobblestone effect without having to source pavers or rely on expensive contractors to fit the stones. We can also add custom stencils and designs or even a monogram to give you a personalised finish.
Here we can add solid colour stains to your concrete during the installation process to create contrasting colour schemes or to introduce colour to parts of it - this can be used in many of the installation options detailed above. You can use different colours and this can be an effective way to help your driveway (or patio) to blend in with your landscape such as lawn or pathways, and others surroundings such as your home exterior. We tend to see that our customers prefer natural earth tones that mimic other materials like sandstone or darker colours for a border - but you can blend and make your own custom colors. Be sure to discuss this with us prior to your installation.
Aggregates are small stones, gravel or even shells that when combined with the concrete produce a more textured finish with a high grip surface. This is a great way to get a contemporary look for your driveway
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