+Can you fix a trip hazard without replacing the whole panel?
Often yes. A raised lip where one panel sits slightly higher can usually be ground back flush, much cheaper than replacement. If the lift is significant or the panel is badly cracked, replacing it is the safer fix, and we tell you which applies.
+What actually causes concrete to crack?
Ground movement underneath is the most common cause, tree roots, settling fill, or ground that was never compacted properly to begin with. Concrete also shrinks slightly as it cures, which is why control joints exist, to give that movement somewhere to go.
+Is a hairline crack worth worrying about?
Not usually structurally, but it is worth sealing. Water gets into the crack and over time can wash out the base underneath. Sealing it early keeps a cosmetic issue from becoming a bigger one.
+Can you repair concrete steps?
Yes. Chipped nosings, cracked treads and steps that have started to separate from the ground below can usually be repaired without rebuilding the whole flight, unless the base has genuinely failed.
+Do you fix concrete around pools?
Yes, including resurfacing worn surrounds and fixing cracked coping. Pool areas get more moisture cycling than most concrete, so we use a repair approach and sealer suited to that.
+Can you match the colour of an old repair?
We get as close as we can with oxide and finish technique, but new concrete does not weather instantly to match decades old concrete. On a visible spot we talk through a close match versus a deliberate contrast line first.
+Is my footpath mine to fix or the council's?
A path or driveway inside your boundary is yours to maintain. The public footpath between your boundary and the road is usually Tauranga City Council's job, though a tree on your property causing the damage can change that. Ask us and we will tell you which applies.
+Do you guarantee the repair?
Yes, our workmanship guarantee covers repairs the same as a new pour. If a repaired area fails because of how it was built, we come back and put it right.
