Explore repair, leveling and replacement for cracked, settled or uneven concrete. Prepare a clear request and compare the details that matter before hiring a contractor.
Start with the job you need done
Describe what changed and when. A narrow surface crack, sunken panel and moving structural foundation are different problems. Photos after rain and measurements of uneven edges can help explain the issue.
What belongs in the quote
Leveling may suit a sound slab that has settled if the cause can be addressed. Widespread deterioration, severe breakage or active movement can point toward replacement. An inspection is needed.
Record approximate dimensions, current condition and access limitations. A fenced yard, tight side gate, steep slope or landscaping protection can change the equipment and labor needed. Include removal and disposal explicitly when existing concrete is involved.
Materials, finishes and care
Ask about repair materials, leveling method, appearance and warranty exclusions. Correcting drainage may be part of a useful repair plan.
Ask for thickness, concrete strength, reinforcement and joint layout where applicable, with an explanation of why the details fit your use and site. A structural foundation needs project-specific design. Reinforcement and joints help manage behavior; they do not guarantee crack-free concrete.
Soil and drainage come first
Expansive soils can change volume as moisture changes. Ask how the proposal addresses ground conditions, preparation, compaction and runoff. Identify whether a soil investigation or engineer is needed and who arranges it. Look at low spots, downspouts and areas that hold water after rain. These observations help explain the site, but do not replace a professional inspection.
Approvals and timing
Movement affecting walls, doors or load-bearing components needs appropriate professional assessment, rather than ordinary flatwork repair alone.
Confirm jurisdiction from the property address. A Denton mailing address does not alone identify the permitting authority. Put responsibility for approvals and inspections in writing. Ask for a schedule that includes preparation, placement, curing and cleanup, with restrictions on foot traffic and vehicle use.
What changes the price?
Square footage is only the starting point. Removal, excavation, base correction, equipment access, reinforcement, finish, drainage and inspection requirements affect the total. Small jobs can have higher unit costs because mobilization and delivery minimums are spread over fewer square feet. Compare the same scope across written proposals.
We do not publish unverified local price ranges. An on-site assessment is the useful next step for a project-specific price. Before hiring, verify insurance, review relevant completed work and discuss warranty coverage directly with the contractor.
Before work starts
- Confirm dimensions, use and finish.
- Document preparation and drainage.
- Agree on approvals and inspections.
- Set payment stages and change-order terms.
- Keep the final scope, warranty and care instructions.
Document the change over time
Take dated photos from the same position and use a ruler in the image where safe. Note whether the uneven edge appeared after a leak, drainage change or long dry period. Tell the assessor if previous filling or lifting was attempted. Describe whether water collects in the crack or drains toward the house. Do not remove evidence of movement before an assessment. If the issue involves a building rather than an isolated pavement panel, explain the other symptoms and seek the appropriate professional review.
Frequently asked questions
Will crack sealer stop movement?
A seal may reduce water entry, but does not itself correct soil movement, voids or poor drainage.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and measurements help initial screening. A final quote may need a site visit and design details.
Who performs the work?
Denton Concrete is an independent project inquiry and contractor connection website. Contractors are separate businesses. Availability must be confirmed.
Is a request a booking?
No. A request does not reserve a crew, establish a price or create a construction contract.
When can new concrete be used?
Get a written care and reopening plan based on the mix, weather and loads. Walking, furniture, cars and heavy equipment may have different waiting periods.
Related planning resources
What changes a concrete quote · Denton permit guidance · Project areas
Read NRMCA concrete education resources for more background on construction and care.