Is your concrete driveway approaching 30 years old? Are you forced to drive over deep cracks and potholes every time you back out of your driveway?
If so, it may be time to replace your concrete driveway. Our concrete driveway contractors in Battle Creek, MI can help you plan your next steps. Contact us today with any additional questions you may have.
Continue reading to learn more about concrete driveway replacement.
When Should You Replace a Driveway
Advanced Age
Nothing lasts forever, including your concrete driveway. If your driveway is about 30 years old, you’ll start seeing more signs of wear and tear. For example, you may see more cracks and potholes. While concrete can last up to 30 years, whether it actually lasts that long will depend on your climate, whether it was properly installed, what maintenance it received, and the level of traffic.
Standing Water
Don’t ignore standing water! Our contractors are often able to lift sunken concrete slabs by injecting polyurethane foam underneath. First, we drill ⅝” holes into the slab. Compared to holes for traditional mudjacking that are 1 ⅝”, the holes for polyurethane concrete lifting are comparatively smaller and fewer in number. This means you’ll have less patching after the concrete slab is lifted. We then inject the polyurethane foam, lifting the slab up so it’s level with the rest of the pavement.
If we aren’t able to get rid of sunken pavement through concrete lifting, we may recommend replacement. Sunken pavement could be a sign that the foundation is starting to fail. Call our concrete driveway contractors as soon as you notice standing water. Otherwise, the water could weaken your concrete driveway and make cracks and potholes more likely. Water can also penetrate the foundation to cause lasting damage.
Deep Cracks
Freeze-thaw cycles can be brutal to your . As the ground underneath the driveway heaves, it can make the pavement crack along the surface. If left unrepaired, cracks can widen and even turn into potholes. During the winter, water can also seep into cracks and expand as it freezes.
While our concrete contractors can fill small cracks, the same can’t be said once they widen and deepen. For this reason, it’s important you keep up on maintenance. Otherwise, you could face the expense of replacing your entire concrete driveway.
Big Potholes
No one likes paying for concrete driveway repairs, much less car repairs. Yet, the two tend to go hand in hand. When you have a large pothole you’re driving over every day, you’re more likely to damage your tires or even the suspension system.
Save yourself the grief of an unexpected car repair by taking care of your concrete driveway. While small potholes can be filled, the same can’t be said once it becomes a crater. Once a pothole reaches this point, you’ll have little choice but to replace that section or the entire driveway. Our concrete driveway contractors can help you take care of your newly paved surface so it lasts for years to come.
Our concrete driveway contractors in Battle Creek, MI are ready to help! To Free Estimate for a new concrete driveway, call Two Ducks Concrete at (269) 963-6263.
