Fordham Concrete Contractor
Concrete Replacement in Fordham, Bronx
Worn slabs, entrances and courtyards replaced for Fordham storefronts and pre war apartment buildings, with the old concrete hauled away.
- Old slabs broken out and removed
- Base rebuilt and new concrete poured
- Written price after a free visit
Local Conditions
Why Does Fordham Concrete Wear Out So Fast?
Constant use is the answer. Fordham has dense retail and many pre war apartment buildings, and the slabs outside them carry shoppers, tenants and deliveries from early morning to late night. Concrete laid decades ago is often thin and worn through its surface.
The blocks near Fordham Road, Webster Avenue and Jerome Avenue have storefront entrances, loading spots and side passages. Hand trucks, rolling carts and utility vehicles pound the same strips every day. Cracks open along the wheel lines and edges first.
Apartment buildings on Valentine Avenue and along the Grand Concourse have entrance courts and side yards with older pours. Water pools in low spots, freezes and lifts slabs year after year until sections need to come out.
When Should You Replace Instead of Patch?
Replace when cracks pass through the slab, the surface has crumbled, the slab has sunk or water pools against a wall. Patch when the damage is shallow and the concrete is level. In busy Fordham frontages, replacement tends to last longer under heavy use.
A patch on a thin worn slab pops loose within a season. A repour on a repaired base can serve for decades if the thickness fits the traffic. We explain the difference at the visit and price both options when the answer is not clear.
Concrete that meets the public sidewalk is a special case. Owners must maintain the sidewalk beside their lot under Admin Code 19-152, and the public portion generally needs a DOT permit that our office files. Work wholly inside your lot does not need that permit, but structural work and curb cuts can need DOB permits. Confirm current rules with the city.
Buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11, the facade inspection program, so check how entrance work fits with your building schedule.
Describe the slab you want replaced and we will arrange a measuring visit.
Schedule a Site Visit Call NowPricing
What Decides the Price of Replacing Concrete in Fordham?
Area and thickness
More square footage and a thicker slab use more material. Loading pads need more depth than a plain walk.
Removal and haul out
Breaking out the old slab and trucking it away is part of the job, and access to the site affects it.
Base repair
A washed out or uneven base must be rebuilt before the pour, or the new slab will fail.
Reinforcement and finish
Rebar or mesh and a non slip finish are added where the use calls for them.
Fordham sites vary too much for a flat number. You receive the price in writing after a visit.
Get a Free EstimateThe Process
What Steps Does a Replacement Job Follow?
Visit and measure
The crew checks the slab, the base, drainage and how materials will get in.
Estimate and permits
You get the scope in writing, and we file any permit the job needs.
Breakout and prep
The old slab is sawed and removed, and the base is leveled and compacted.
Pour and cure
Forms are set, concrete is placed and finished, and the area stays closed while it cures.
Cracked Concrete Turned Into a DOT Notice?
If the damaged slab is part of the public sidewalk, a violation can follow. Fix the defect and request dismissal. Read our guide on Read about sidewalk violations.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Fordham
We also replace concrete in the neighborhoods around Fordham.
FAQ
Fordham Concrete Questions
Often yes. We split the work into sections and keep a path open for customers where the site allows.
Concrete needs time to cure. We give you a date after the pour and keep the area marked until then.
Yes. We plan access with the manager and protect doors, windows and drains near the work.
The pitch is set to carry water off, away from walls and doors.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 to set a visit. A written price comes afterward.
Contact
Get Your Fordham Concrete Quote
Share the address, the area and how the slab is used. A few photos let us price the job more closely.
- 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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