Repair
Concrete Repairs & Replacement in Winnipeg
If your old concrete in Winnipeg is cracked, heaved or scaling, Concrete Winnipeg repairs what is worth saving and fully replaces what is not, rebuilding the base and repouring so the problem does not simply come back next winter.
What's Included in Repair and Replacement
We start by finding out why the concrete failed, because repairing the surface without fixing the cause just buys a season. Most failures trace back to a poor base, missing reinforcement, bad drainage or salt damage. For replacement, we break out the failed concrete, correct the base and drainage, add reinforcement, and repour 32 MPa air-entrained concrete built to last.
Where the slab is structurally sound but the surface is worn, resurfacing or targeted repair can be the better value. We are straight with you about which makes sense. Chasing patches on a driveway that has reached the end of its life usually costs more over time than replacing it once, done right.
Common Signs You Need This Service
- Wide, spreading or heaving cracks across a slab
- Sections that have sunk and now pond water
- Flaking, pitting or scaling from years of road salt
- A driveway or walk you have patched repeatedly with no lasting fix
Our Process
- Free estimate. We diagnose why the concrete failed and give a written price.
- Break out. We remove the failed concrete cleanly.
- Fix the cause. We rebuild the base, correct drainage, and add reinforcement.
- Repour. We place 32 MPa air-entrained concrete and finish to match.
- Joint, seal, cleanup. We cut joints, seal, and leave the site clean.
Repair, Resurface or Replace
Not every slab needs to come out. When the base is sound and the damage is cosmetic, we can resurface or make targeted repairs at a lower cost. When the base has failed or the concrete is heaving, cracking and scaling across the surface, replacement is the honest answer because a new wearing surface over a bad base will fail again.
We give you a clear read on which path fits your concrete and your budget, backed by years of seeing what lasts in Winnipeg and what does not. Either way, the fix addresses the underlying cause, not just the symptom on the surface.
Winnipeg Context
Winnipeg is hard on concrete: expansive Red River clay, deep frost, heavy freeze-thaw cycling and a winter's worth of road salt all attack slabs that were not built for it. That is why so many repairs here are really base and drainage problems in disguise. We fix the ground and the drainage first, then the concrete, so your repaired or replaced surface actually survives the next several winters.
What Affects Your Price
Repair and replacement pricing depends on the area, whether the slab can be resurfaced or must be replaced, how much base and drainage work is needed, access, and the finish. A targeted repair costs less than a full breakout and repour, but a full replacement on a corrected base lasts far longer. We give free written estimates, and we tell you honestly which option is the better value.
Reviews
What Winnipeg Customers Say
“Our old driveway was cracked and heaving. Concrete Winnipeg tore it out, rebuilt the base and poured a new one in a few days. Two winters later it still looks perfect.”Dave M.River Heights
“Booked them for a garage pad and a walkway. Fair quote, showed up when they said, and cleaned up after. Exactly what you want from a contractor.”Sandra L.St. Vital
“We got a stamped concrete patio and it looks like natural stone for a fraction of the cost. Neighbours keep asking who did it.”Mark and Jen T.Charleswood
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace my concrete?
It depends on the cause. If the base is sound and the damage is cosmetic, repair or resurfacing works. If the base has failed or the slab is heaving and scaling throughout, replacement on a corrected base is the lasting fix. We advise honestly.
Why does my concrete keep cracking after repairs?
Because the underlying cause, usually a poor base or bad drainage, was never fixed. We diagnose and correct the cause before repouring, so the repair holds.
Can you fix a scaling, flaking surface?
Light scaling can sometimes be resurfaced, but scaling often signals non air-entrained concrete or salt damage. We assess whether resurfacing or replacement is the better value.
Do you match new concrete to existing?
Yes. We match finish and slope and pin new pours to sound existing concrete so repairs and replacements blend in and move together.
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