Concrete Repair in Gholson, TX
Concrete repair in Gholson, TX, handled by Waco Elite Concrete, ends with a slab that's whole again: cracks sealed, spalled spots patched, or broken sections cut out and repoured on drives, walks, patios and steps, with the estimate free.
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Which cracks matter in older concrete
About 144 of Gholson's 529 housing units, some 27%, date from before 1980, the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey estimates show.
Cracks come in kinds, and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association names the common ones: plastic shrinkage, poor jointing, restraint, missing isolation joints, freeze-thaw D-cracks, crazing and settlement. Plastic shrinkage cracks usually run parallel, about 1 to 3 feet apart, and are fairly shallow; they look bad but rarely weaken a floor or pavement.
Steel matters too. In reinforced work, the association says, 2 inches or more of concrete over the steel keeps salt and moisture away and should prevent the cracks rust causes as it expands; mesh and rebar can narrow cracks but can't stop them.
If the surface is only worn, a new surface layer may be enough. A panel that dropped is a job for Gholson slab leveling, and our full Gholson list has the others.
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(254) 309-9254Three steps from damage to a sound slab
Find the cause
Width, depth and any movement are noted, and the slab is checked for roots, washouts or rusting steel.
Choose the fix
Fine cracks are filled or sealed, spalled spots patched, and broken sections marked to cut out.
Repair, then cure
The repair is placed and kept curing; expect its color to differ from the old concrete.
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(254) 309-9254Crack and patch repair prices
Driveway repairs average $1,250 in national 2025 figures, usually within $1,000 to $1,500; crack work runs $2.00 to $2.50 a square foot, patching a crumbled surface $1.75 to $2, and one pothole $150 to $200. For a 250-square-foot sidewalk, the same year's figures average $2,000 to repair and about $3,200 to replace. These are averages, not our prices.
Questions about fixing damaged concrete
What makes the surface of a driveway crumble?
Spalling, the crumbling or pitting of the surface, most often comes from deicing salts, poor finishing, too much water in the mix and improper curing, one published guide says. The fixes run from a color-matched patch or an overlay to tearing the slab out, and extensive spalling usually means replacement.
How wide does a crack have to be before it points to a structural problem?
Thin cracks of about 1/8 inch can usually just be repaired. Watch for uneven cracks wider than one inch that run through the slab rather than along a control joint, above all with one side higher than the other: published guides say these can point to a problem underneath, and wide, jagged cracks with heaving or settling may need a full replacement.
Can a lightly scaled surface be repaired?
Yes, if the concrete underneath is sound. Light to moderate scaling can be fixed with a thin bonded resurfacing over a clean, rough surface, but the repair is only as strong as the base it's bonded to, and it won't match the original color.
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