After a while, even the best-laid concrete driveways will begin to show their age. From discolorations to cracks, you’ll eventually lose the luster and yard appeal a brand new driveway can give you. But what should you do with an old concrete driveway? There are several options to choose from, depending on your specific needs and situation.
Repair
Your driveway may simply need to be resurfaced. If it’s experiencing cracking, scaling or spalling – but not severe damage to the subbase – resurfacing can help restore your concrete to a nearly new state. Resurfacing doesn’t just cover up the existing flaws in your concrete; it can help you create a brand new look with a variety of patterns and colors of stamped concrete.
If your underlying concrete is still structurally sound, concrete resurfacing can be a way to give it a facelift, restoring it to its original beauty and repairing the superficial damage that use and weather can cause. Epic Paving and Contracting offers professional repair and resurfacing for cracks in concrete. We seal cracks, repair patches, and much more. You can contact us for a consultation, and we can examine your driveway and discern whether resurfacing is right for you.
Replacement
Not all concrete damage can be fixed with a resurfacing. If you have widespread, deep cracks where settlement has occurred, or sunken concrete, any repair work will be temporary – and probably too temporary to really justify the time and expense. In these cases, replacement makes much more sense. This involves removing the concrete and sub grade entirely and starting from scratch.
From there, of course, you have options – you could replace it with a new concrete driveway, or opt for a different material such as asphalt. If you’re planning on replacing a concrete driveway with asphalt, it’s best to remove the entire concrete driveway anyway due to the differing requirements in the subbase. Either way, you don’t want to do a quick patch job that won’t hold up – if the damage becomes too severe, it’s time to replace with something long-lasting and well-designed. Epic Paving can help ensure your new driveway will stand the test of time.
