Not Every Crack Means a Replacement
A lot of “concrete companies” will tell you the only fix is to tear out and replace — because that’s the only service they sell. The truth is most damaged concrete in Pearland can be repaired for a fraction of the replacement cost if you catch it early. We diagnose the actual problem (settlement, soil movement, surface spalling, or just age) and match the repair to it. You only pay to replace what actually needs replacing.
If the slab is structurally sound but ugly, sunken, or cracked at the joints, there’s almost always a cheaper fix than a full repour. If the slab has failed structurally, we’ll tell you straight and quote the replacement honestly.
Concrete Repairs We Handle
Crack Repair
Hairline and settling cracks filled with high-strength polyurea or epoxy, then tooled flush. For working cracks (ones that move with the seasons), we use flexible sealants that move with the slab instead of popping out.
Slab Leveling and Mudjacking
A sunken driveway section, sidewalk, or patio pad can often be lifted back to grade by pumping a grout mixture under the slab. Mudjacking (also called slab jacking or pressure grouting) costs a fraction of replacement and leaves the existing concrete intact.
Concrete Resurfacing and Overlays
If the surface is spalled, pitted, or just stained but the slab underneath is solid, a concrete overlay gives you a brand-new-looking surface without a tear-out. We can color and stamp overlays to match a decorative finish.
Spall and Surface Repair
Popouts, scaling, and surface damage from freeze-thaw or de-icing salts repaired with bonding cement and a fresh finish coat.
Joint and Sealant Repair
Failed expansion joints and cracked sealant replaced before water gets under the slab and accelerates damage.
Driveway Apron and Step Repair
Sunken or broken aprons, trip-hazard sidewalk offsets, and crumbling porch steps repaired or replaced section by section.
When to Repair vs. Replace
We’ll give you an honest read. Here’s our general rule of thumb:
- Repair if the slab is one solid piece, settled evenly, and has surface or joint damage only.
- Repair if it’s sunk but isn’t broken into multiple pieces — mudjacking usually works.
- Replace if the slab is shattered into three or more pieces, heaved badly out of grade, or the subgrade has failed underneath.
- Replace if the concrete is over 40 years old and the entire surface is failing — repair dollars are better spent on a new pour.
We don’t push either option. We tell you what we’d do on our own property and price both so you can decide.
What Repair Costs in Pearland
Repair pricing varies widely by the type and extent of damage. General ranges:
- Crack filling (per linear foot): $4–$12 depending on width and method
- Mudjacking / slab leveling: starts around $500 for a small section; $3–$6 per square foot for larger lifts
- Concrete overlay / resurfacing: $4–$9 per square foot
- Sectional replacement: priced per square foot of the replaced area
You’ll get a written quote after we inspect the slab. No charge for the estimate.
Why Concrete Fails in Pearland (and How to Slow It Down)
Three forces do most of the damage here:
- Expansive clay under the slab lifts and drops the concrete as soil moisture changes.
- Heat and sun dry out and weaken the surface; unsealed concrete absorbs stains and degrades faster.
- Poor drainage funnels water under the slab, washing out the subgrade and creating voids the slab then sinks into.
A good repair fixes the symptom. A great repair also fixes the cause — which is why we look at drainage and soil before recommending a fix. A sealed surface and a corrected grade double the life of any concrete we touch.
Our Repair Process
- Free inspection — We look at the slab, the soil, and the drainage.
- Honest diagnosis — Repair vs. replace, in plain language.
- Written quote — Fixed price for the recommended scope.
- Repair — Cracks filled, slabs lifted, surfaces overlaid, or sections replaced.
- Cleanup and walkthrough — Site cleaned and care instructions reviewed.
Don’t replace concrete you can save. Call (832) 225-3830 for a free repair estimate or request one online.
