Bath Beach Concrete Contractor
Concrete Replacement in Bath Beach, Brooklyn
New concrete for rear yards, side alleys, patios and slabs on the two family houses and detached homes that fill Bath Beach.
- Yards, side alleys and basement slabs
- Free written estimate before any work
- Licensed and insured crews
Local Conditions
Where Concrete Wears Out on Bath Beach Properties
Bath Beach lots are mostly attached and semi detached two family brick houses and detached one and two family homes, many with a narrow side alley leading to the rear yard. Old concrete in those yards and alleys cracks and settles with age, and garage floors near the driveway take a beating from cars turning in off the street.
Blocks near Bath Avenue and Benson Avenue tend to have small rear yards poured decades ago, while homes closer to Cropsey Avenue and the shopping center by the bay sometimes have patios added later that were never tied properly into the original slab.
Most of the neighborhood is inland and drains fine. The lots closest to Gravesend Bay and the Belt Parkway sit lower, and standing water there can speed up cracking in an older slab.
What Causes Cracked Concrete Behind Bath Beach Houses?
Settling soil, a poor original base and water that pools instead of draining are the main reasons a rear yard or side alley slab breaks up over time. On older Bath Beach lots the original pour is often thinner than what we use today, so cracks widen faster once water gets underneath it.
Side alleys between attached houses see extra stress because they carry foot traffic and sometimes a trash can path to the yard, and there is rarely room to work with anything but hand tools once the old slab comes out.
A basement slab poured against a damp foundation wall can crack for the same reasons a yard slab does. If the concrete work is tied to water getting into the basement, we will say so and point you toward a waterproofing fix rather than just repouring the floor.
Cracked yard, alley or garage floor in Bath Beach? Send a photo and we will tell you what it needs.
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What Affects the Cost of Concrete Replacement in Bath Beach?
Cost depends on the square footage of the yard, alley or patio, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled away, base preparation, and whether drainage needs fixing so water stops pooling against the house. A tight side alley and an open rear yard price out differently even at the same size.
Demo and hauling
Old concrete has to come out through a narrow side alley on most attached house lots.
Base prep
Settled soil under a rear yard needs proper compaction before the new pour.
Drainage
Slabs near the low lying blocks toward the bay may need a slope or drain fix.
Access
Material sometimes has to be carried by hand where a truck cannot reach the yard.
Process
How We Replace Concrete on a Bath Beach Property
We look at the yard, alley or slab, give you a written price and pull any permit the scope requires before breaking anything out. Old concrete is removed, the base is compacted and graded, and the new pour is finished to sit level and drain away from the house.
Free visit
We measure the area and check drainage, access and the condition of the base.
Written price
A clear scope covering demo, hauling and the new pour.
Permit if needed
We handle DOB paperwork when the scope calls for it.
Demo and base work
Old concrete removed, soil compacted and graded to drain.
New pour and finish
Concrete poured, finished and barricaded while it cures.
Sidewalk Violation Along With Your Bath Beach Concrete Work?
If the same visit turns up a DOT notice on the sidewalk out front, we can price that repair at the same time. Read our guide on clearing a sidewalk violation in NYC.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Bath Beach
We also pour and replace concrete in the neighborhoods around Bath Beach.
FAQ
Bath Beach Concrete Replacement Questions
Yes. Many Bath Beach houses only have a few feet of side alley leading to the rear yard. We remove the old concrete and carry material in by hand when a truck cannot reach the area.
We can. If the old slab pools water against the foundation we grade the new pour to carry water away and add a drain where the layout calls for it.
Basement slab replacement falls under concrete replacement, yes. If the crack is tied to water coming in through the walls we will point you to basement waterproofing as well.
Most yard and patio work does not need a DOT sidewalk permit. If the scope touches a driveway apron or structural work, we handle the DOB paperwork.
We look at square footage, demo and hauling, base prep and any drainage work, then give you one written price after a free visit. We do not price over the phone.
Yes, we cover all of Bath Beach including blocks close to Cropsey Avenue and the shore. Call (718) 468-8803 to set up a free visit.
Contact
Get a Bath Beach Concrete Estimate
Tell us what needs replacing, whether a yard, alley, patio or slab, and send a photo if you have one.
- 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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