Minneapolis Concrete Repair
Slab scaling from salt, a crack that keeps widening, or a section that settled?
This page is for repairing concrete you already have. New driveways are on the driveway page. New patios and pads are on the patio and slabs page. Call (612) 800-0342 and describe what you are seeing.
Freeze-thaw scaling and de-icer damage
Minneapolis winters push water into the surface. When that water freezes, the face of the slab can scale or flake. Road salt and de-icers make it worse, especially on newer concrete. Small scaled patches can often be repaired. Wide, deep scaling across most of a drive or patio often points toward replacement instead.
Crack types (topics)
- Hairline shrinkage cracks. Common as a slab cures. Many stay stable.
- Wider structural cracks. Often tied to settlement, poor base or freeze heave.
- Joint-related cracks. Cracks that ignore the planned control joints.
Which repair method fits depends on width, movement and what sits under the slab. That call happens on site, not from pictures sent ahead.
Settlement, mudjacking and poly lifting
When a slab sinks, some jobs use mudjacking or polyurethane lifting to raise it. Those methods are an "ask on quote" topic here. They are not priced in the cost calculator. If lifting will not hold because the base or drainage is still wrong, replacement may be the better path. We say so when we see it.
Repair vs replace
Repair makes sense when damage is local and the rest of the slab is sound. Replacement makes sense when heaving, widespread scaling or thin sections will keep failing. For a rough replacement range on a driveway, patio or slab, use the concrete cost calculator. Repair itself stays outside the calculator and is quote-only.
Sidewalks, aprons and City permits
Repair work on a public sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway apron still needs a City of Minneapolis sidewalk inspection permit before work starts. Right-of-way work also requires a City sidewalk contractor under City rules. Fees vary by scope. Private-yard slab repairs behind the sidewalk follow a different path; we sort that out at the measure.
How it works
- Call or send the form with what you see (scaling, crack, settlement) and about how large the area is.
- We look at the slab, the base clues we can see, and whether repair or replace fits.
- Once you okay the scope, we complete the repair work and leave care notes for the patched area.
Serving Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
Call (612) 800-0342 or send the form below.