If you have cracks, pits or sinks in your concrete you may be wondering about the best options for repair. Some concrete damage can be fixed quickly, but certain types of concrete damage require a lot more work to repair. Knowing what you’re dealing with right up front can help you decide what type of repair you’ll need.
Narrow cracks
Hairline cracks are nothing to be too concerned about. During installation, if the cement dries too quickly, this can cause these types of cracks. The easiest (and quickest) way to repair hairline cracks in your concrete is by resurfacing.
Filling small cracks in your concrete will also repair them. The key here is that you want to have a contractor fill them, wait for them to set and dry and then resurface them. This is because water can seep into the filled spaces. In turn, this can lead to water freezing between the cracks and then expanding. Freezing and thawing can cause a much bigger problem. This is why it’s important to make sure cracks are filled and dried before resurfacing begins.
Pitting
Pitting is a term used to describe concrete surface damage like flaking concrete. This is the result of water seeping into concrete surfaces and freezing inside concrete pores. Also, when a contractor doesn’t mix their cement properly before it’s applied, there is a stronger chance that pitting can happen. Additionally, using salt on your driveways and sidewalks in the winter will also cause this problem. Sand is always the best option to keep your concrete looking its best.
A contractor can repair pitting fairly easily. In this repair process, holes are filled with new cement. From there, you wait until everything sets and dries. Then your contractor can resurface the repaired area to protect it. For even more protection, ask your contractor about a decorative overlay. This will enhance both the look of your concrete and its durability.
Concrete lifting
There are many reasons why cement can shift and sink. Tree roots, freeze-thaws, and erosion of soil under the concrete can cause concrete to sink or shift out of place. Also, improper installation, like not preparing the ground properly, can lead to this problem. When lifting damage is left for too long without repair, the problem can get a lot worse. As a result, you could be looking at costly repairs to fix the problem.
When you see your concrete lifting, reach out to a concrete repair contractor in Calgary right away. They can repair your lifted concrete through various methods including mud or foam-jacking. Concrete lifting is cost-effective and can prevent needing an expensive replacement. However, if tree roots are the reason for your lifting, you’ll want to consider a root barrier system. This will protect your concrete from incurring further tree root damage down the road.
Find a contractor you can trust
Whether you have a few hairline cracks that need to be repaired or major structural damage that may require a teardown and re-install, finding a trusted contractor to complete the work is number one. When you choose a RenovationFind Certified company, you can rest assured that we’ve already completed the most extensive research ahead of time. RenovationFind Certified companies are pre-screened and vetted for proper business licensing, insurance and WCB coverage. Furthermore, our companies are also under the watch of our third-party monitor. This means they must continue to uphold a preset of high industry standards to keep their RenovationFind certification.
Our contractors also go through rigorous financial and legal background checks. In addition, our third-party monitor checks reviews to make sure our companies’ clients are satisfied. So then, when you choose RenovationFind Certified companies you know we’ve done the legwork for you. From there you can collect quotes from our vetted companies and decide who is the best contractor for your job!
In no particular order, here is a list of the best Calgary concrete repair companies:
1. Vokestone Crowns
Vokestone Crowns is a company that uses vokestone crown overlays to repair concrete. Vokestone crown has nothing in common with traditional concrete repairs. Instead, with vokestone, its autogenous chemical reaction offers adhesion. On top of this, it also offers structure and a final working surface for concrete surface repair. Also, vokestone crowns lack micro capillaries that allow water to transfer through normal concrete. As a result, there will be far less water damage from the freeze-thaw cycles. This will also provide salt damage resistance and mineral deposit resistance. In other words, vokestone crowns stop environmental factors from causing acute degrading effects on your concrete surfaces.
Vokestone Crowns positions itself as a turnkey project system. This is due to their level of technical competence and the machinery required to complete their work. The owners of this company created Vokestone Crowns to offer a better solution to concrete repair problems. Some of the services they offer include flat floor and patio repairs, hot water heating retrofit, garage floor repairs and more!
Key Services & Features
– Concrete repair services
– Vokestone crowns
– Patios, garage floors, and more!
– Flat floor repair
– Hot water heater retrofit
– Free estimates
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2. Glossworks Alberta Ltd.
Glossworks Alberta Ltd. wants to save you money and time to fix your damaged concrete. With them, you won’t have to tear down and re-pour your damaged driveway. Instead, you can repair existing concrete slabs with bonded structurally engineered concrete. This costs much less than a concrete replacement. Moreover, your new and reinforced concrete will look great and last! Glossworks Alberta Ltd. uses a process to chemically bond existing slabs so they will never separate!
Glossworks Alberta Ltd. is a family-owned and operated company. They use concrete repair methods that will also help prevent freeze-thaw damage to your concrete. Furthermore, their concrete repair work will be finished within days. Customer service, professionalism and quality work are this company’s top values. They provide concrete repair and polishing services. They also offer concrete sealing, and concrete resurfacing services as well as terrazzo and stonework.
Key Services & Features
– Concrete services for residential and commercial properties
– Concrete repair, polishing, sealing and resurfacing
– Driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps and more!
– Marble, terrazzo and granite polishing
– Sealing for concrete and asphalt
– Flexible financing options
– Free estimates
Customer Feedback
We used Glossworks to resurface our garage floor (epoxy coating). When I contacted Glossworks they replied promptly and professionally, they assessed the garage floor and provided two options for us to consider. The installation crew arrived on time every day and completed the work when they said it would be done. We are very pleased with our finished floor and would highly recommend Glossworks.
– Tim Hendrix, Goolge
3. J-Paul Construction Services Ltd.
J-Paul Construction Services Ltd. offers both residential and commercial general contracting services. They are a full-service construction company that also provides an entire roster of services from design to build. They can provide concrete repair services. In addition, they can also offer a full range of custom concrete solutions. This company uses their years of experience and knowledge to provide products as well as innovative techniques for concrete repairs in Calgary.
Some of the concrete services J-Paul Construction Services Ltd. provides include driveways, flatwork and suspended slabs. Also, J-Paul Construction Services Ltd. completes concrete work on pools, spas and various commercial applications. They use a team of skilled professionals to assess each situation and offer individualized solutions. Communication, loyalty, and competency are values they stand by.
Key Services & Features
– Residential and commercial general contracting services
– Building Maintenance
– Design and permitting
– Custom concrete solutions
– Concrete repair
– Driveways, patios, foundations, flatwork and more!
– Pools, spas and more!
– Free estimates
Customer Feedback
I recently had the pleasure of working with J-Paul Construction here in Calgary for a concrete pad and garage build at my residential home, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with their work. They were extremely punctual, staying true to their timeline and completing the job on time. Additionally, they stayed on budget, which was a huge relief for me. Throughout the entire process, they were extremely professional, ensuring that the work they completed was of the highest quality.
– Mike Wynn, Google
4. Rock-It Concrete Ltd.
Rock-It Concrete is here to help with concrete repair services as well as new concrete installation. Since 2006, this company has been providing concrete services to Calgary and Airdrie and Banff. From simple to extravagant, they have done it all and are ready to work with you and suggest the best solutions for your concrete project. In addition, Rock-it Concrete can help you choose specific designs and finishes as well as colours for your concrete.
Rock-It Concrete provides full-spectrum concrete solutions, including garage and driveway concrete repairs. They also offer patio and basement concrete services, wall cribbing, line pumping, sidewalk and curb solutions and more!
Key Services & Features
– Full-spectrum concrete solutions including concrete repair
– Different finishes, styles, and custom colours
– Driveways, garages, sidewalks, curbs, patios and more!
– Wall cribbing and line pumping
– Deliveries
– Basements
– Free estimates
Customer Feedback
Rock It Concrete is the best in Calgary for any concrete work and hands down the best company I have ever used. 100 percent hands down would highly recommend them to anyone for their quality of work.
Rena Roblin, Facebook
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5. Concrete Experts
Bryan Tagg founded Concrete Experts in 2014. He saw a strong need for quality concrete lifting and levelling services in Calgary and decided to offer a superior service. He and his team of skilled professionals put quality work, communication and delivery first. As a result, they have grown to become one of the most sought-after concrete repair companies in Calgary. They now offer a range of other concrete solutions for homeowners. For example, custom concrete work, concrete sealing and deep foam injection. Concrete Experts continues to grow as a company.
Concrete Experts value high-quality products as well as top-of-the-line service. Moreover, they understand that the needs of each client are unique. That is why they always offer their great service in conjunction with individualized solutions. Concrete Experts always strives to surpass customer expectations.
Key Services & Features
– Full-spectrum concrete solutions including concrete repair
– Different finishes, styles, and custom colours
– Driveways, garages, sidewalks, curbs, patios and more!
– Concrete sealing and custom work
– Filling voids under cement and deep injection
– Polyurethane jacking and mud jacking
– Free estimates
Customer Feedback
These folks did a great job of resealing our 10-year-old exposed aggregate concrete (patio, sidewalk, retaining walls, raised flower beds). They power-washed the first day, and applied the sealant the following day. The scheduling was made a little chaotic with some interruption from rain, but they worked around the weather and Jack made an extra trip back the following day to inspect and put on a few finishing touches. It looks almost like new! He also took the time to answer all my questions and addressed all my concerns fully.
– Simon Reid, Google
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Once you have gone through our list of curated concrete repair companies in Calgary, you can begin the process of choosing the right contractor for you. We’ve already researched the RenovationFind Certified companies in this list, so the next step would be to collect quotes and in-person references from these contractors. Typically, we recommend asking for three in-person references from the companies you are considering. This way, you can hear first-hand from other clients and know exactly what to expect.
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