Repair in Perth
Cracks, sinking sections and spalling surfaces usually have a cause underneath them. We diagnose why your driveway is failing and repair it properly, so the problem does not come straight back.
Not every damaged driveway needs replacing. Many can be repaired for a fraction of the cost if the underlying slab is still sound and the damage is caught early.
The key is understanding what caused the damage. A hairline shrinkage crack is cosmetic, but a widening structural crack, a sinking slab or crumbling edges point to a base or drainage problem that has to be fixed before any patch will hold.
24-48 hrs
Walk-on after most patches
7 days
Before driving on repairs
Colour-matched
Blended patch finish
Free
On-site assessment
What's Included
What comes as standard
Honest inspection and repair-vs-replace advice
Crack repair, sealing and surface patching
Slab levelling for sunken sections
Drainage and base issues addressed at the source
Reading What Your Driveway Is Telling You
Different types of driveway damage point to different causes, and the cause has to be understood before any repair will stick. Patching over an unresolved cause is how the same problem comes back in a different spot six months later.
| What You See | Likely Cause | What the Repair Involves |
|---|---|---|
| Hairline cracks in a grid pattern | Surface drying shrinkage, often from under-curing | Surface sealing or thin overlay if cosmetic only |
| One or two widening cracks | Base movement, drainage failure or poor joint placement | Fix drainage, stabilise base, fill and seal crack |
| Slab sinking in one area | Sub-base washout, poor compaction or tree roots | Identify cause, lift and re-set or replace panel |
| Spalling (surface flaking off) | Over-watering, delamination or poor curing | Grinding back and overlay if base is sound |
| Trip hazard between panels | Differential movement from base failure | Grind high point or lift and re-level |
| Crumbling edges or corners | Edge without support, vehicle overrun | Rebuild edge with form and new concrete |
Common Driveway Problems We Repair
- Cracks, from hairline shrinkage cracks to wider structural cracks
- Sunken or lifted slabs from ground movement or poor base compaction
- Spalling and flaking surfaces where the top layer is breaking away
- Crumbling or broken edges and corners
- Trip hazards where sections have moved out of level
- Surface crazing from poor curing or under-strength concrete
- Control joint failure where joints have blown out or widened excessively
Repair or Replace?
It comes down to how much of the slab is affected, what caused the damage, and whether the cause can be cost-effectively fixed. As a general guide:
| Situation | Usually Best Fixed By |
|---|---|
| Isolated cracks in a sound slab | Crack repair and sealing |
| Surface spalling on a solid base | Resurfacing overlay |
| One sunken section with fixable drainage | Panel replacement or lift and re-set |
| Widespread cracking and movement | Full replacement |
| Structural damage over more than half the area | Full replacement |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about repair in Perth.
In many cases, yes. Isolated cracks in an otherwise sound slab can be cleaned, filled and sealed. Wider structural cracks caused by base or drainage problems need the cause addressed first, which we assess on site.
It depends on how much of the driveway is affected and whether the underlying cause can be fixed. If most of the slab is sound, repair is usually the better value. If there is widespread cracking and movement, replacement often costs less over time. We will give you a straight answer after inspecting it.
A recurring crack usually means an unresolved cause underneath, often a drainage issue washing out the base or a reactive clay soil moving seasonally. Fixing the surface without fixing the cause will not hold, which is why we diagnose first.
Yes. We repair concrete driveways across Perth regardless of who originally laid them. We will inspect the slab and give you an honest assessment.
If the base and the bulk of the slab are structurally sound, a resurfacing overlay can give the surface a new life without a full replacement. If the spalling is deep or the slab is compromised underneath, replacement is a better long-term answer.
A crack repair can often be done in a few hours. A partial panel replacement or a resurfacing job takes a day or two depending on size. We will give you a realistic timeframe at the quote.
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