Concrete Crack Repair & Restoration
Different crack, different fix.
Leaking basement wall or cracked driveway? I tell you which one you have before I quote it.
Photograph the crack with a coin or tape measure beside it, plus one wide shot of the whole wall.
Cracks don't stop on their own.
Two kinds of cracks, two different repairs. Which one you have decides what I do.
Leaking or damp cracks — basement walls and foundations
I inject polyurethane. First I clean the crack, set injection ports, and seal the face, then I inject liquid polyurethane under pressure. The resin reacts with water, expands into a dense foam, and fills the crack front to back. It stays flexible, so the concrete can shift and expand and contract without reopening the seal. It's all done from the inside, so there's no digging up the yard, and it works while water is present.
Dry surface cracks — driveways, patios, slabs
Flexible polyurethane sealant worked into the crack, so it moves with the concrete instead of snapping like rigid filler.
Basement crack opened for injection, Gainesville, GA
Read the case study: Foundation Crack Repair & Basement Water Seepage Fix — Gainesville, GAWhen I won't seal it
Polyurethane seals out water and fills gaps. It does not restore structural strength.
Signs a crack may be structural:
- Horizontal cracks
- Stair-step cracks in block
- Cracks wider than about 1/4 inch
- Cracks that are widening
- Walls that bow or shift
If it's structural, I'll say so, and I won't quote a repair that won't hold. For those, I recommend a licensed structural engineer evaluate it first. I'll tell you straight which kind you have before I quote.
How the repair goes
Inspect & identify
Leaking or dry, how wide it is, whether it's moving, and any sign of structural trouble.
Prep
Open and clean the crack, then vacuum out dust and debris.
Inject or seal
Ports and polyurethane injection for leaking cracks; flexible sealant for surface cracks.
Finish
Feather the sealant a couple of inches past the crack.
Check and monitor
Confirm the seep has stopped. On finished walls, I can leave the access open so you can watch it before it's closed up.
Crack questions
Is my crack structural?+
Polyurethane or epoxy?+
Do you have to dig up my yard?+
Can you repair a crack that's actively leaking?+
Will it come back?+
Surface Restoration
Once the water's handled, the surface can come back. Clean, patch, enamel or sealer for driveways, patios, garage floors, and porches.
How the work goes
Inspect & Assess
I walk the surface with you, noting stains, drainage, and the condition of the existing coating before I quote.
Deep Clean & Prep
A carefully diluted sodium hypochlorite wash with surfactant lifts embedded grime and algae out of the concrete pores.
Patch & Level
I patch broken and uneven areas for a smooth, uniform surface before any coating goes down.
Mask & Protect
Siding, wood, columns, and landscaping get masked so no coating overspray lands where it shouldn't.
Apply Coating & Seal
I roll the enamel or sealer with the right nap for the surface texture, then cure and inspect it.
What you’ll notice after
- One even color across the whole slab instead of a patchwork
- A surface that sheds water instead of soaking it in
Every job, start to finish.
Before & After
Surface Restoration
Coating questions
Will you fix cracks or just coat over them?+
How long does a concrete coating last?+
Typical Price Range
Pricing varies by project scope and materials. Request a free, itemized quote for an exact number.
Estimates within 24 hours, guaranteed. No hidden fees — you see the full scope before any work starts.
The Craftsman Quality Guarantee
Plainly worded, so you know exactly where you stand before any work begins.
If You're Not Satisfied
If the completed work does not meet the standard described in your estimate, contact us within 48 hours of project completion. We will return to assess the concern and re-perform the affected work at no additional cost until it meets the agreed scope. If we cannot resolve it, we will refund the portion of your payment tied to the affected work.
Deposit & Refund Terms
Payment by card, cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or bank transfer. Deposits on projects over $1,000 are 20%, fully refundable until materials are ordered or work begins.
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