Can my concrete be patched?

Short answer, yes. Long answer: most of the time patching a concrete surface is a short term solution to a more complex problem. We have to ask why it was damaged and how we can mitigate the risk moving forward.

To provide a long term solution the existing concrete should be removed and disposed of to allow the installation of a proper sub-base.

Some concrete slabs are built on the edge of a steep slope and therefore require a turn-down beam to help anchor the concrete and minimize erosion from underneath the slab that caused the shifting in the first place.

Can my concrete be lifted?

Yes but it’s a big gamble.

Mudjacking and foam injections drill holes into the concrete surface and inject foam or “mud” blindly into the void beneath.

This can lift up one area but leave other areas unsupported with a new void. When this happens, the concrete is floating and can crack or deteriorate faster with use such as cars driving over it or water getting in the void further expanding and contracting the soil underneath(or worse; causing erosion).

This can be a short term solution and rarely is it ever the right solution. Because of this, we don’t offer mudjacking or foam injections.

To have peace of mind and a long lasting solution, we recommend demolishing the sunken concrete to allow for a proper sub-base to be installed, graded, and compacted. 

Can I apply a stamped concrete finish to my existing concrete?

Yes, this is called a stamped concrete overlay. With the caveat that any overlay will eventually show the imperfections of the foundation that is underneath, yes we can apply a stamped concrete overlay. If the concrete has extensive cracking we may recommend to replace the concrete instead and install a native stamped concrete finish instead of an overlay.

Can you replace one small spot and match the rest of the concrete?

While it’s often not cost effective, we can install any finish and have it be similar to an existing finish. The new concrete will never perfectly match the pre-existing concrete due to wear and tear that the original concrete has undergone and variances in concrete batches.

Can I stain my concrete?

Most standard broom finished driveways are porous and will accept a colored stain. An in person visit will be required to determine the appropriate course of action for a stain. Note that any imperfections in existing concrete will not be hidden by staining and my instead be highlighted. We normally recommend applying an opaque overlay like this driveway that we expanded.

Do you finance?

Yes, we have a third party partner that we can refer your project to for financing.

Do I need a higher PSI for my driveway?

The recommended specifications for concrete can vary by where you are in the country.

In the DFW area due to our warm climate and softer soil, using rebar and a proper sub-base is prioritized over a higher PSI.

In some parts of the country where freeze and thaw cycles are a concern a higher PSI is recommended because it is considered to be less permeable and thus will be less affected by water being absorbed and freezing.

If you’d like to have heavy vehicles on the concrete slab a 6 inch thick slab is recommended vs the standard 4 inch slab with PSI not being as much of a factor.

What is the standard psi and why?

In our region, the standard concrete mix is 3,000 psi, which meets most city codes and engineering plans. We choose to go above the minimum by using a 3,500 psi mix on every job. This isn’t about overpromising — it’s about giving our customers the best balance of strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. All of our mixes are designed to meet ASTM and ACI standards at 3,500 psi.

Others advertise “4,000 psi” or “4,500 psi” mixes but end up pouring 3,000 psi or less — a bait-and-switch tactic that can leave you with a cheaper up front cost but weaker concrete over time. We don’t cut corners. With us, what we promise is exactly what you get.

While higher psi mixes (4,000–4,500) are valuable for structural work like highways, they come with extra costs and faster set times that aren’t necessary for residential and commercial flatwork. Our 3,500 psi mix is the smart choice: strong enough to last, efficient to work with, and placed and finished with complete honesty and integrity.