Concrete Repair and Replacement in Santee
Concrete repair in Santee starts with why the slab moved. We connect you with a licensed local contractor who can tell you whether to fix it or replace it.
Checklist
- Clay soil and water are common causes
- Thin, stable cracks can often be sealed
- Broken or sinking slabs usually get replaced
- Street side repairs need an Encroachment Permit
Why It Moved
County records list expansive clay soils in the county's valleys. Clay swells with water and shrinks as it dries. Roots and downspouts make it worse. Fix the cause, or the crack comes back.
Fix or Replace
A thin crack in a slab that has not moved can often be sealed. A lifted edge on a walk can sometimes be ground down. A broken or sinking slab usually needs to be replaced, and a new slab needs a good finish, like the fresh work in the photo.
At the Street
Santee requires an Encroachment Permit from Engineering for any work in the city right of way, including the replacement, repair or install of a new driveway.
Questions
Can a cracked driveway in Santee be repaired?
Often, if the crack is thin and the slab is stable. A licensed contractor can tell you after a look.
Does a driveway repair at the curb need a permit?
Yes. Santee requires an Encroachment Permit for repair work in the city right of way.