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How would you fix this? Driveway Patch Job
Posted on 8/4/16 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 8/4/16 at 1:49 pm
Recently we had some damage occur to part of a driveway at a rental house. Is this something I could fix with a typical concrete patch kit? I'd rather not have to pay for demolition and a new slab.
The area is about 3'x3'
TIA
The area is about 3'x3'
TIA
This post was edited on 8/4/16 at 1:51 pm
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Posted on 8/4/16 at 1:54 pm to TigerRob20
I wouldn't think so but I may be wrong.
For it to drop like that I would think you have some wash out below that would need to be addressed.
For it to drop like that I would think you have some wash out below that would need to be addressed.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:12 pm to TigerRob20
That would be pretty concerning to me.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:23 pm to TigerRob20
I have had that happen to me as well, three times now in three different spots of my driveway. I took a sledge hammer and busted the area up. Then smoothed out the ground where I busted the concrete. I drilled holes in the existing concrete and added rebar to the spot. Then mixed my own concrete and poured it in. Not the hardest of jobs but it does require a little work.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:24 pm to bbvdd
The reason it occurred was because a PODS container was brought there. I think their truck or equipment may have caused it, but of course they say they're not liable.
I guess I'm just wondering what route to go to address it and get it fixed up. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
I guess I'm just wondering what route to go to address it and get it fixed up. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:26 pm to TigerRob20
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The reason it occurred was because a PODS container was brought there. I think their truck or equipment may have caused it
If you truly believe that it was just caused by excessive loading and there isn't an underlying issue, I would recommend covering it with flex seal.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:28 pm to Jester
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If you truly believe that it was just caused by excessive loading and there isn't an underlying issue, I would recommend covering it with flex seal.
I'm not saying that's the only reason why this happened, but it certainly was the catalyst for this issue occurring. The house was built in 98, and I've owned it for 6 years. There hasnt been one issue with the driveway, other than typical/normal cracks. Then a huge truck and delivery system comes around and this is the result.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:32 pm to TigerRob20
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I'm not saying that's the only reason why this happened, but it certainly was the catalyst for this issue occurring. The house was built in 98, and I've owned it for 6 years. There hasnt been one issue with the driveway, other than typical/normal cracks. Then a huge truck and delivery system comes around and this is the result.
The truck/white trash box may have been the straw that broke the camel's back, but the root cause was a previous loss of the base. If you want to fix it right, you need to know what happened below it. My guess would be that they left a root ball or two below the surface that rotted away and left you with a void under the slab. It's way too common.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:35 pm to TigerRob20
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:42 pm to TigerRob20
See if you can get someone there to drill holes and pump that expanding shite underneath. The substrate wasn't there, so the weight collapsed it.
Or you could pressure wash, put a binder, and pour new stuff level with that
Or you could pressure wash, put a binder, and pour new stuff level with that
Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:59 pm to Hammertime
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See if you can get someone there to drill holes and pump that expanding shite underneath. The substrate wasn't there, so the weight collapsed it.
Any recs on who to call for that or what it might cost?
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Or you could pressure wash, put a binder, and pour new stuff level with that
I was thinking this may be the easiest thing to do, but not necessarily the right way to fix it. Thoughts?
Posted on 8/4/16 at 3:50 pm to TigerRob20
I haven't ever done the pressurized concrete lifting thing, so I have no advice on that. It seems like the best way to go because the concrete sunk due to a lack of substrate underneath it. There was, and is still an air pocket under there, so it's gonna move again when you put significant weight on it. Pumping whatever they do under there fills that void. You're still gonna need to fill in the tiny crack when the driveway levels out, but that's easy peasey.
A quick and cheap way to patch it is to paint the concrete bonding stuff on there, and trowel some new concrete over that. IIRC, they now make all-in-one kits for that purpose. It will still look like new concrete, but it'll work. Just pressure wash the rest of the concrete with a powerful pressure washer (4000+ psi) to open up the pores some so your patch won't stand out as much. That'll allow all sections to weather/discolor at the same rate.
I'd personally get a couple of quotes for the pressurized lifting before Ethiopian engineering it, because that is the correct way to do it. If they are too high, DIY
Eta: That chick in your avi is a smoke show. I'd pump her concrete any day
A quick and cheap way to patch it is to paint the concrete bonding stuff on there, and trowel some new concrete over that. IIRC, they now make all-in-one kits for that purpose. It will still look like new concrete, but it'll work. Just pressure wash the rest of the concrete with a powerful pressure washer (4000+ psi) to open up the pores some so your patch won't stand out as much. That'll allow all sections to weather/discolor at the same rate.
I'd personally get a couple of quotes for the pressurized lifting before Ethiopian engineering it, because that is the correct way to do it. If they are too high, DIY
Eta: That chick in your avi is a smoke show. I'd pump her concrete any day
This post was edited on 8/4/16 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 8/4/16 at 6:08 pm to Jester
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flex seal
A wonder product.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 6:21 pm to beulahland
Rent a concrete saw, cut area, check area, fix, pour new concrete.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 7:14 pm to fishfighter
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Rent a concrete saw, cut area, check area, fix, pour new concrete.
This.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:41 pm to WPBTiger
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Rent a concrete saw, cut area, check area, fix, pour new concrete.
This.
Do it right the first time.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:20 pm to Capital Cajun
High pressure grouting is waay more expensive than a saw cut and replace.
Question - if it's a rental why are you trying to fix that? Looks only an inch or two high which is no big deal.
Question - if it's a rental why are you trying to fix that? Looks only an inch or two high which is no big deal.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:36 pm to TigerRob20
A wider picture of the driveway would be more helpful
With what is shown, I second the decaying stump theory as the cause
As said, cut the area out and do it right
With what is shown, I second the decaying stump theory as the cause
As said, cut the area out and do it right
Posted on 8/5/16 at 8:30 am to eng08
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Question - if it's a rental why are you trying to fix that? Looks only an inch or two high which is no big deal.
Same thoughts here. Doesn't look very bad to me. It's not like you driving 40 MPH over it.
Posted on 8/5/16 at 10:08 pm to eng08
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Question - if it's a rental why are you trying to fix that? Looks only an inch or two high which is no big deal.
He's the owner. That is a trip and fall lawsuit waiting to happen. The renter has Morris Bart on speed dial.
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