+Should I repair it or replace the whole driveway?
If the problem is contained to one section, a sunken panel, a crack, a patch of flaking, repairing it is nearly always the cheaper option and buys you years more life. If most of it is cracked or the base has failed everywhere, patching is false economy. We give you an honest answer, not just a repair quote because that is what you asked for.
+Can you match new concrete to my old driveway?
We can get close on colour and finish, but new concrete never matches weathered concrete exactly, the old surface has aged. On a visible repair we talk through a close match, a deliberate joint, or replacing the whole panel before we start.
+What causes a driveway to sink?
Almost always the base underneath. Ground that was never compacted before the original pour, a soft spot that has settled, or loose sand around Papamoa and the Mount washing out from an edge. We rebuild the base under the sunken area, not just pour over the top of the problem.
+Will the crack just come back?
If a tree root caused it and the tree is staying, it can. We cut back the roots causing the immediate issue and talk through a root barrier or a slab design change so it does not reappear in the same spot.
+How long does a repair take?
A crack injection or small patch is often done in one visit. A sunken panel that needs digging out and rebuilding usually runs one to two days, plus curing time before you drive on it.
+Is it worth fixing a small crack now?
Yes, it is usually cheaper to. A hairline crack sealed early stays cosmetic. Left alone, water gets in and washes out the base underneath, and a small problem turns into a section that needs full replacement.
+Do you guarantee repair work?
Yes, the same workmanship guarantee applies to repairs as a new pour. If a repaired section fails because of how it was built, we come back and put it right.
+What if my whole driveway needs replacing, not patching?
We tell you that straight at the free on site quote, before anything starts, with separate pricing for a repair and a full replacement so you can decide what suits your budget.
