Mott Haven Concrete Contractor
Concrete Replacement in Mott Haven, Bronx
Broken slabs, sunken entrances and crumbling concrete removed and replaced at row houses, walk ups and apartment buildings in Mott Haven.
- Old concrete broken out and hauled away
- New base, forms and pour done properly
- Written price after a free site visit
When Does Concrete in Mott Haven Need Replacing?
Concrete needs replacing when it has cracked through, sunk, crumbled on the surface or started to pitch toward a building. Patching only hides these problems for a while. In Mott Haven, age, water and heavy use push many slabs past the point where a repair holds.
Much of the housing here is old. Brick and brownstone row houses along Alexander Avenue and the East 130s and 140s have small front areas, side passages and rear yards, all with concrete laid decades ago. Pre war walk ups have entrance slabs and courtyard paving that has seen heavy daily use.
- Slabs cracked through and shifting
- Surface flaking and exposed stone
- Concrete that pitches toward the building wall
- Sunken areas that collect water
- Old patches that have broken loose
- Yard and passage slabs heaved by roots or frost
Blocks close to the Harlem River can hold water longer after storms. Water under a slab washes out the base, and the slab then settles and cracks. Replacing the concrete without fixing the base only repeats the problem, so the base gets as much attention as the pour.
Not Sure if It Needs Replacing?
We look at the slab, tell you what we see and price the work in writing.
How We Fix It
How Is Concrete Replaced in Mott Haven?
The crew marks the area, saw cuts the edges, breaks out the old concrete and hauls it away. We then level and compact the base, set forms and pour new concrete at the right pitch. After finishing, the slab cures before it takes traffic.
Access matters on row house lots. Many have narrow side passages and no room for machines, so much of the breakout is done by hand tools and small equipment. We plan the route for debris and materials before the first cut.
Slope is the detail owners notice last and regret most. We set the new slab to shed water away from your walls and toward a drain or the street. A slab that holds water will fail again.
When the job runs along the public sidewalk, it is sidewalk work, and we file the DOT permit. Work entirely on private property does not need the DOT sidewalk permit, but structural work, retaining walls and curb cuts can need DOB permits.
Control joints are cut so the slab cracks where we want it to. They are small, and they keep the surface looking clean for years.
What Rules Apply to Concrete Work in Mott Haven?
Rules depend on where the concrete sits. Concrete in the public sidewalk generally needs a DOT permit, and owners must maintain it under Admin Code 19-152. Concrete on your private lot is a different case, though structural work can still involve the Department of Buildings.
If the city has issued a sidewalk violation, the replacement can clear the defect, and owners can request dismissal after the repair. Read our guide to sidewalk violations for the process.
Mott Haven has three historic districts: Mott Haven, Mott Haven East and Bertine Block. Concrete paving in a rear yard rarely draws review, but changes at the front of a landmarked building can need LPC approval. Confirm current rules with the city for your address.
What if a tree is nearby?
Street trees belong to NYC Parks, and roots cannot be cut without approval. We plan the pour around them and tell you if the permit side needs more steps.
Most jobs follow the normal permit path. We plan around two to three business days when a permit is required.
Why Us
Why Mott Haven Owners Choose Us for Concrete
Base first
We rebuild the base before the pour so the new slab stays level.
Permits filed for you
We file DOT permits and DOB permits when a job needs one.
25+ years in NYC
Tight lots and old buildings are routine work for our crews.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Mott Haven
We also replace concrete in these nearby neighborhoods.
FAQ
Mott Haven Concrete Questions
Hairline surface cracks can often be sealed. Slabs that have sunk, cracked through or pitch toward the building should be replaced. We explain which applies at the site visit.
Yes. We use hand tools and small equipment where machines will not fit, and we plan debris removal ahead of time.
Yes. The breakout and haul away are part of the job, and the estimate lists them.
Concrete in the public sidewalk generally needs a DOT permit. Work on private property may still involve DOB for structural items. We handle the filings.
Call (718) 468-8803 for a free site visit and a written estimate.
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- 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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