Concrete Resurfacing in Moody, TX
Concrete resurfacing in Moody, TX isn't named on the City's building permit page, which lists remodeling, solar panels, electrical, plumbing and roofing, so Waco Elite Concrete puts the permit question to the City before a worn drive, patio or walk gets a new top layer, and the estimate is free.
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The City's list, and a slab sound enough to resurface
The City asks residents to fill out its building permit application, an online form, before that listed work. Its ordinances are published online too, but they weren't read for this page, so whether an overlay needs a permit is unconfirmed rather than ruled out.
Overlays tend to fail early, one published guide says, when the material is low-grade, the surface prep is poor, or the mix or application goes wrong, and they won't hold up long on concrete that's already damaged, cracked or moving. Another guide is blunter: never resurface a driveway with severe cracking or damage.
Keeping a surface sealed
The American Society of Concrete Contractors' guide treats a decorative sealer as a sacrificial layer. Its rule of thumb: busy, sunny surfaces get fresh sealer every 2 to 3 years, while lighter-traffic and indoor ones go 4 to 5.
Moving cracks come first, under concrete repair in Moody; every Moody job is on one list.
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(254) 309-9254Resurfacing a Moody slab: clean, profile, coat
Check the slab and the rules
Cracks, settling and the permit question are settled before any product is chosen.
Pressure-wash the old surface
One resurfacer maker's data sheet says a 2500 PSI pressure wash is essential if the new layer is to bond.
Resurface or seal, then wait
That resurfacer takes foot traffic in 8 hours and cars in 24; sealer goes on in thin coats.
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(254) 309-9254Overlay and sealer costs
The ticket's national figures date from 2020 for overlays and 2025 for sealing, and the 2025 figures add minimum service fees of $150 to $300 for sealing. These are averages, not our prices.
- Overlay, basic (2020)
- $3 to $7 / sq ft
- Overlay, colored or stamped (2020)
- $8 to $20 / sq ft
- Cleaning and sealing (2025)
- $1 to $3 / sq ft
- Sealing a 10 x 20 ft patio (2025)
- $250 to $600
National averages, 2020 to 2025. Not a quote.
Sealers, raised cracks and cost
How is grip added to a sealed walk or patio?
The American Society of Concrete Contractors' guide puts anti-skid additives into the sealer itself; on an exterior public walkway, a bare hand should be able to feel them. It wants the sealer to meet ASTM 2047 for slip resistance and advises against adding sand, which can make the sealer deteriorate.
Can an overlay fix a crack where one side sits higher?
Usually not. A crack that is deep, wide or still spreading, above all one with a side higher than the other, can point to the slab settling on unstable ground, one published guide warns, and that is not a surface problem an overlay can cover.
What does it cost to clean and seal a two-car driveway?
A national 2025 figure puts it at $575 to $1,700, with pressure washing on its own at $0.35 to $0.75 a square foot.
Put a new surface on old concrete
Choose resurfacing or sealing on the form and add a phone number or email. Estimates are free, and requests are answered 24/7.