Concrete Repair and Replacement in La Mesa
Concrete repair in La Mesa starts with what moved the slab. We look at the slab and tell you whether to fix or replace it.
What Moves Concrete
County records list expansive clay soils across the county's valleys and coastal plain. Clay swells with water and shrinks as it dries. Tree roots push up from below. Downspouts that dump next to a slab wash out the base.
A repair that ignores the cause tends to fail again.
Working Near Trees
When new concrete goes in near a big tree, some crews fence off the root zone first, like in the photo. Ask us how we plan to work around roots.
Fix or Replace
A thin crack in a slab that has not moved can often be sealed. A lifted edge on a walk can sometimes be ground flat. A slab that is broken or keeps sinking is usually a replacement. Ask for both prices when it is close.
Common Questions
Why is my driveway lifting near a tree?
Roots grow under slabs and push them up. Clay soil and water can add to it. We can tell you the cause after a look.
Can a handyman fix a small crack?
Only if the whole job is $1,000 or less in labor and materials, needs no permit, and the worker hires no one. Otherwise hire a licensed contractor.