Concrete Repair in the City of Albuquerque, NM

Work in Albuquerque is permitted through the City of Albuquerque, which sets its own process separate from neighboring jurisdictions. Most repairs to private driveways, walks and patios do not require a permit, but work in the public right-of-way, such as sidewalks and aprons, or repairs to structural elements may. Confirm with your jurisdiction before starting. We confirm the requirements for your address during the estimate rather than guessing.

Caliche hardpan: Cracks over caliche often occur where the slab spans from hardpan to softer soil and bears unevenly. We seal those cracks to keep water from perching on the caliche, and if a section has cracked and dropped at a caliche edge, section replacement with corrected base is usually more lasting than a patch. Collapsible soil: If a slab cracked because the soil underneath collapsed when wetted, patching the crack alone will not stop further settlement. We often combine repair with leveling or section replacement and make sure irrigation and roof runoff are moved away from the slab edges. Expansive clay: Cracks caused by clay heave tend to keep moving as soil moisture changes, so rigid patches fail. We use flexible sealants for active cracks and recommend moisture control around the slab, and when heave has broken a section, replacement with select fill underneath is often the honest answer.

Crack sealing and small patches are often done in a day; resurfacing or section replacement typically takes one to a few days, plus cure time before traffic returns. Monsoon season (roughly July through September) can interrupt excavation and pour days with afternoon storms, so summer schedules usually build in weather flexibility and favor early starts.

Most scaling comes from freeze-thaw cycles on concrete that was not air-entrained, was over-finished, or was not properly cured. Deicing salts, especially on concrete in its first winter, make it much worse. Using sand for traction instead of salt helps protect the surface.