Boerum Hill Driveway and Garage Work
Concrete Driveway Repair in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Driveways are rare on these row house blocks, but garage entrances, curb cuts and paved service areas still wear out. We repair the ones that exist.
- Garage entrances and curb cuts
- Aprons crossing the sidewalk
- Permits filed for apron work
Are There Driveways in Boerum Hill to Repair?
Not many. Most of Boerum Hill is 19th century row houses that come right up to the sidewalk, so the typical driveway does not exist. What you do find are a few garage entrances, curb cuts and paved service areas, and those slabs take heavy wear from vehicles turning across the sidewalk.
If you own a property with one of these, the repair is real work. A garage entrance carries cars over the sidewalk, and the apron where it meets the curb is often the first thing to break.
Newer buildings near 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue are worth a look if you manage one. Check with your building records to see what vehicle entrances you have.
What Damage Do Garage Entrances and Aprons Get?
Cracking, sinking and broken edges are the usual damage. Cars cut the corner where a garage entrance crosses the sidewalk, the concrete underneath settles, and water then collects at the low spot. Old repair patches make it worse by lifting at the edges.
| Problem | What we do |
|---|---|
| Broken apron at the curb | Remove and pour a new apron built for vehicle weight |
| Sunken garage approach | Rebuild the base and slope water toward the street |
| Cracked slab inside a service lane | Replace the damaged section and match the levels |
| Old patch lifting at the edges | Cut out and repour the full panel |
Heavy foot traffic on Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street means an apron on those streets also has to work for pedestrians, which affects the finish.
Can a Curb Cut or Apron Be Changed in Boerum Hill?
Repairing an existing apron generally needs a DOT sidewalk permit. A new curb cut or a wider driveway opening can involve the Department of Buildings and other city review, and inside the Boerum Hill Historic District, changes visible from the street may need Landmarks approval. Confirm with the city first.
Adding a curb cut to a row house is rarely simple. We will tell you what the city is likely to ask about, and what we can file for you.
Garage Entrance Breaking Up?
Send a photo of the apron or the entrance and we will tell you what it needs.
Violation on Your Apron?
DOT can cite a broken apron as a sidewalk defect. We repair it and hand you the records for a dismissal request. Read our guide on what to do about a DOT violation.
Process
How Does a Boerum Hill Apron Repair Move Forward?
We visit, measure and write up the scope. Then we file the DOT permit, which usually takes two to three business days, break out the damaged concrete, rebuild the base and pour the new slab. The job is complete after curing, usually within one to two weeks.
Site visit
We look at the apron, the curb edge and how vehicles cross.
Written price
A clear scope and price with landmark or curb issues flagged.
Permit filed
DOT permit for the sidewalk part of the work.
Demolition
Broken concrete out and the base rebuilt.
New pour
Poured, finished and barricaded through curing.
Nearby
Driveway Repair Near Boerum Hill
Driveway and apron work is also available around Boerum Hill.
FAQ
Boerum Hill Driveway Questions
Probably not, unless you have a garage entrance or a curb cut. In that case, the apron and entrance slabs are exactly what we repair.
The property owner is generally responsible for the sidewalk in front of the building, and an apron is part of that frontage. Confirm details with the city.
Yes. We schedule work to limit disruption and keep the sidewalk barricaded while the concrete cures.
We can replace the garage slab and the apron in one job so the levels line up at the door.
Changes visible from the street inside the historic district can. A repair in kind is treated differently than a new opening. Check with the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Yes. Call (718) 468-8803 for a free on site estimate.
Contact
Request a Garage Entrance or Apron Quote
Tell us what kind of entrance you have and where the damage is. A photo helps.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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