Help repairing slope of concrete driveway
#1
08-06-14, 03:33 PM
Help repairing slope of concrete driveway
Hey all,
I've been having some major problems dealing with water run-off from my driveway into my detached garage, and as much as I try to water proof the garage door, I can't seem to stop the water from getting in.
The issue is that one of the concrete slabs on my driveway has cracked and sunken so water is flowing in the opposite direction that I need it to. I need to fix this so that I can drywall the garage and make it into a workshop type area, but I'm not sure how....
A tree that I am getting cut down is what caused the cracking, so the issue shouldn't occur again if it can be fixed.
Would a concrete patch be able to fix this issue for me? Or what else can be done to fix this?
I've been having some major problems dealing with water run-off from my driveway into my detached garage, and as much as I try to water proof the garage door, I can't seem to stop the water from getting in.
The issue is that one of the concrete slabs on my driveway has cracked and sunken so water is flowing in the opposite direction that I need it to. I need to fix this so that I can drywall the garage and make it into a workshop type area, but I'm not sure how....
A tree that I am getting cut down is what caused the cracking, so the issue shouldn't occur again if it can be fixed.
Would a concrete patch be able to fix this issue for me? Or what else can be done to fix this?
#2
08-06-14, 03:51 PM
Group Moderator
Your existing slab could be mud jacked. You could bust out the sunken section and repour. Or, you might be able to do an overlay depending on the condition of your slab and how much it's sunk.
#3
08-06-14, 06:39 PM
Member
Posting a few pix of what your situation looks like would be helpful in us determining the best course(s) of action.
#4
08-07-14, 08:07 AM
I'll put some pics up tonight. A storm rolled through last night and now the section that I am talking about is covered in runoff from my dirtpit of a backyard...
Everyone always talks about the good aspects of owning a home, no one ever mentions these little problems that seem to crop up every time I get one resolved.
Please check back around 7:00 MST (10 hours from now) for pics.
Everyone always talks about the good aspects of owning a home, no one ever mentions these little problems that seem to crop up every time I get one resolved.
Please check back around 7:00 MST (10 hours from now) for pics.
#5
08-07-14, 08:12 AM
@Pilot Dane: Do you happen to know the cost comparison between these services? I would prefer to do this right if the cost isn't too high. This entire house is full of patchwork and it is driving me insane.
#6
08-07-14, 09:14 AM
Group Moderator
It's impossible to talk about costs without knowing the size of the slab that will need repairing.
#7
08-07-14, 09:20 AM
Member
It's also not easy getting someone to guess at costs from several thousand miles away, and because every situation is unique. You should get at least 3 quotes from local vendors of the services you're needing, and then compare them. Most places won't charge anything to offer a quote.
#8
08-07-14, 10:50 AM
Jeeze I'm not up to my stuff on this thread... Whoops!
I understand it would be a very rough estimate from halfway across the country, but the area of the slab with damage is approx. 20'x20'. It would have to be thick enough to handle cars being parked on top of it.
The area of the slab that causes me serious head aches is only about a quarter of the whole size. The water runs into the top right corner of this piece of concrete, which causes pooling at the base of my garage door.
I'll be putting pics up tonight and I have plenty more questions regarding this driveway that would likely be aided by pictures as well. Check back in a few hours for updates.
I understand it would be a very rough estimate from halfway across the country, but the area of the slab with damage is approx. 20'x20'. It would have to be thick enough to handle cars being parked on top of it.
The area of the slab that causes me serious head aches is only about a quarter of the whole size. The water runs into the top right corner of this piece of concrete, which causes pooling at the base of my garage door.
I'll be putting pics up tonight and I have plenty more questions regarding this driveway that would likely be aided by pictures as well. Check back in a few hours for updates.
#9
08-07-14, 12:00 PM
Group Moderator
Depending on how far you are from a city or contractor that does mud jacking I'd say that would be the least expensive route. Figure any job to start at about $300 just for their travel time but the cost flattens out once you get over the initial hurdle.
Without knowing where you are located or difficulty accessing the problem area I'd guess pouring a new 20x20 slab would be $2k+. On top of that you have to include the cost to demo the existing slab and preparing the base so the new slab does not sink like the old one.
Without knowing where you are located or difficulty accessing the problem area I'd guess pouring a new 20x20 slab would be $2k+. On top of that you have to include the cost to demo the existing slab and preparing the base so the new slab does not sink like the old one.
#10
08-07-14, 02:52 PM
so cut out the bad part ( 25% x 400sf ) & replace it,,, you only need 50 80#bags of apron/vest store conc + replace that failed muddy base,,, $ 3b here & you can rent a conc mixer, too,,, be aware you have expansive soils in colorado
#11
08-08-14, 08:29 AM
And more rain last night means no pictures...
Pilot Dane: thank you for the advice, I'll look into getting a quote. I live about 4 blocks from the largest cement company in the city.
Stardy: 4000 lbs of concrete seems like a lot for that small of an area, I guess I never knew how far a bag of concrete would get you. If the mudjacking isn't an option I'll probably end up going this route.
Pilot Dane: thank you for the advice, I'll look into getting a quote. I live about 4 blocks from the largest cement company in the city.
Stardy: 4000 lbs of concrete seems like a lot for that small of an area, I guess I never knew how far a bag of concrete would get you. If the mudjacking isn't an option I'll probably end up going this route.
#12
08-08-14, 05:52 PM
read the bag - @ 4", 80#b will yield = 2sf,,, you said the slab's 20 x 20 - that's 400sf,,, 1/4 of its bad - 100sf,,, 100/2 = 50b,,, 50b x 80# = 4,000#,,, i got 3 guys who could mix & place that in a day,,, IF we're busy, we'll buy redi-mix @ $ 105cy + $ 100 trk chg & be done in an hr
what'd i miss ? ? ?
pay more attn to the base - you may have serious problems there,,, slabjacking is not done w/concrete but w/grout - usually mixed in a pugmill on the back of the mudjacker's trk,,, all your conc plant can do is sell you conc - even a pump mix,,, they may, however, be able to turn you on to a decent slab/mud jacker
what'd i miss ? ? ?
pay more attn to the base - you may have serious problems there,,, slabjacking is not done w/concrete but w/grout - usually mixed in a pugmill on the back of the mudjacker's trk,,, all your conc plant can do is sell you conc - even a pump mix,,, they may, however, be able to turn you on to a decent slab/mud jacker
#13
08-11-14, 11:01 AM
You didn't miss anything... But concrete sure doesn't go as far as I thought it does. I've got a company coming out tomorrow to see if its possible to mud jack the slab back in to place, but it not I'll be going the repour path I suppose.
thanks for your help.
thanks for your help.
