Question 1

My Barrhaven walkway cracked across the middle; repair or replace?

Accepted Answer

A single crack across the middle of a walkway can go either way, and a contractor needs to see it in person before that call is made. What matters is the width and depth of the crack, whether the two sections are still level with each other or one has risen or dropped, and whether the slab shows other signs of distress such as scaling or multiple cracks nearby. If the sections are still flush and the crack is narrow, a repair may be a reasonable option.

Question 2

Partial replacement of a cracked slab in Stittsville: good idea?

Accepted Answer

Partial replacement can work, but the result depends heavily on what is causing the cracking and what condition the surrounding slab is in. Before committing to a patch, have a contractor assess whether the cracked section failed because of the base beneath it, frost movement, or something else, and ask how the repair addresses that cause.

Question 3

Is crack sealing worth it on a concrete patio in Westboro?

Accepted Answer

Whether crack sealing makes sense on a concrete patio depends on what kind of cracks you have and why they formed. We found no published price for crack sealing on its own, so get a written quote and ask whether the scope includes cleaning the crack, the sealing material and any surface work around it. The condition of the concrete matters before anything else.

Question 4

Concrete heaved under my Barrhaven back steps: repair options?

Accepted Answer

Heaved concrete under back steps is worth getting looked at before deciding whether to repair or replace. The repair path depends on what caused the movement, how much the concrete has shifted, and whether the steps themselves are still structurally sound. The two broad options are lifting and stabilizing the existing concrete, or removing it and pouring new. Lifting is sometimes called mudjacking or slab lifting.

Cracks, Scaling & Settling

My Barrhaven walkway cracked across the middle; repair or replace?

Partial replacement of a cracked slab in Stittsville: good idea?

Is crack sealing worth it on a concrete patio in Westboro?

Concrete heaved under my Barrhaven back steps: repair options?