Slab Repair First
A structurally sound slab restored to a clean, even finish, without tearing out and replacing the whole thing.
What Goes Wrong
The difference between a finish that holds for years and one that fails early comes down to what happens before any material is applied.
Clay-heavy soils wick moisture into slabs from below, and a damp substrate causes the resurfacing mix to lose adhesion within months.
A moisture check is run on every slab before the bonding agent is specified, so adhesion failure is caught before it can happen.
Applying a resurfacing mix to a slab that has not been bond-tested means the new layer may separate cleanly from the substrate under traffic or temperature change.
A pull-off bond test confirms the substrate will hold the new layer before any resurfacing mix is ordered or applied.
Filling surface cracks without assessing their depth or pattern means structural movement will telegraph straight through the new finish layer.
The installer maps crack width, depth and pattern to separate stable surface cracks from active movement before any repair material is chosen.
Grease, dust or laitance left on the slab surface prevents the bonding agent from making full contact, creating weak spots across the finished area.
Mechanical surface cleaning removes contaminants down to bare concrete so the bonding agent achieves full contact across the entire slab.
Surfaces We Cover
Each surface type has its own load, drainage and finish requirements, the assessment accounts for all of them.
Spalled or stained driveways are assessed for slab stability, then crack-repaired and resurfaced to a consistent finish that handles vehicle loads.
Worn Cobb County patios get a moisture check and bond test before a troweled finish layer restores a clean, even surface for outdoor use.
Garage slabs with surface pitting or rough texture are prepped with mechanical cleaning and crack repair before the resurfacing mix is applied.
Pool decks exposed to standing water and sun get a thorough moisture assessment before a slip-resistant resurfacing finish is specified and applied.
Depth and pattern mapped before any filler is applied.
Slab moisture measured to confirm substrate suitability.
Pull-off test confirms adhesion before material is ordered.
Surface spalling filled and feathered before finish application.
Thin finish layer for slabs with minor surface flaws only.
Slab Assessment First
The prep and assessment steps are what separate a resurfacing job that lasts from one that peels within a season.
Not every damaged slab is a good candidate for resurfacing. The installer checks crack width, depth and pattern to distinguish stable surface cracks from structural movement. Marietta’s hot summers and occasional freeze-thaw cycles accelerate spalling on driveways and patios, but surface spalling on a structurally sound slab is exactly the scenario where resurfacing holds long-term.
A moisture check and bond test follow the visual inspection. Clay-heavy soils common in Cobb County retain moisture that can wick into slabs from below, and applying a resurfacing mix over a damp substrate causes adhesion failure. If the slab passes both tests, crack repair and surface cleaning prepare the substrate for the new layer.
The resurfacing mix bonds to the prepared slab through a bonding agent applied immediately before the pour. Troweling produces a consistent finish thickness across the surface. Once cured, the installer performs a final bond check. You receive a written record of the materials used and the prep steps completed on your slab.
Why Choose Us
Every job is backed by a documented process from first assessment to final handover, nothing is left to guesswork.
You receive an itemized written estimate covering materials, layer thickness and cure times before anything is scheduled.
A checklist covering grinding, degreasing and crack repair is completed and documented before the resurfacing mix is applied.
We connect you with vetted independent local partners who carry out the assessment and prep work on your specific slab.
Once the surface has cured, the installer runs a final bond check and hands over a written record of all completed steps.
The slab is assessed for suitability before any material is committed, if resurfacing is not the right fix, you are told upfront.
The Process
01
Tell us about the slab and we arrange a local installer to assess crack depth, run a moisture check and perform a bond test.
02
You receive an itemized written estimate covering materials, prep steps, layer thickness and cure times before any work begins.
03
The installer completes the prep checklist, applies the resurfacing mix and hands over a written record after the final curing inspection.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic resurfacing | $3-$7 per sq ft |
| Decorative overlay resurfacing | $6-$12 per sq ft |
| Heavily damaged surface restoration | $8-$15 per sq ft |
Tell us about the concrete and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess it and quote materials, prep steps and cure times in writing.