Gerritsen Beach Concrete Work
Concrete Replacement in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
New slabs for the small yards, patios and walkways on the peninsula, built on a base that sheds water instead of holding it.
- Old concrete removed and hauled away
- Base and slope planned for wet ground
- Written price after a free visit
When Should Gerritsen Beach Concrete Be Replaced Instead of Patched?
Replace it when the slab has sunk, when cracks run across the full width, or when water sits on it after every storm. Patches on a slab like that fail within a season or two. A surface crack that has not moved is a different story, and we will tell you if a patch is enough.
Gerritsen Beach is a small peninsula with water on most sides. Marine Park sits to the north and east, Shell Bank Creek to the west and the Belt Parkway to the south. Ground that close to the water stays damp, and damp soil moves. Slabs poured on thin or unprepared fill tend to settle unevenly, which is why so many walkways here have a tilt toward one corner.
Many of the houses started out as summer bungalows and were later winterized. Their yards, side paths and back patios were often poured long ago, with little thought to drainage. A slab that pitches toward the house pushes water at the foundation, and that is worth fixing even if the concrete still looks decent from the kitchen window.
Owners who are unsure can send us a photo. We will say whether the concrete needs replacing, patching or just a new slope.
What Kinds of Concrete Work Do Homes Here Need?
Most jobs are back patios, side walkways between the house and the fence, small front paths, a slab for a shed or generator, and the pad beside a raised house. Lots here are small, so the pours are modest in size, but they still need proper demolition, base work and finishing.
Narrow streets and courts shape how the work gets done. A truck cannot always stand in front of the lot, and side yards can be tight. We plan how the old slab comes out and how the new concrete gets to the form, whether that means a short chute, a wheelbarrow run or a hand carry down the side of the house.
Some houses in the neighborhood were raised or rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. On those lots, new concrete has to meet the new floor height and the steps or ramp that come with it. We look at where the ground meets the house before we set the slope.
- Back patios that pitch toward the house
- Side paths sunk below the fence line
- Cracked front walks at the gate
- Pads beside raised houses
- Old slabs over soft fill
- Broken concrete near downspouts
How Do You Replace Concrete on a Small Lot?
We mark the area, break out the old slab, haul it off, regrade and compact the base, set forms and pour new concrete with the pitch set away from the house. Then we finish the surface and keep foot traffic off until it cures. Small lots just mean careful staging.
| What we find | What we do |
|---|---|
| Slab tilting toward the house | Remove it and pour a new one pitched to the yard or street |
| Soft spots under the old concrete | Dig out, add compacted base and pour on firm ground |
| Cracks that keep reopening | Replace the panel instead of filling the crack again |
| Concrete that meets a raised floor | Set the height so water cannot run in at the door |
| Pooling near a downspout | Reshape the surface so the water runs away |
If your concrete runs out to the public sidewalk, that part is handled differently. Sidewalk flags need a DOT permit and follow city specifications, and we file that permit for the jobs we do. Read about what happens with a DOT sidewalk notice if you have received one.
Work that stays entirely on private property does not need the DOT sidewalk permit. Retaining walls, structural work and some other changes can need Department of Buildings permits, so confirm current rules with the city before you start.
Can New Concrete Help With Water Around a Gerritsen Beach House?
Yes, up to a point. A slab that slopes away from the foundation moves rainwater off the lot instead of toward the walls. It cannot stop tidal flooding or a storm surge, but it removes one everyday cause of wet basements and crawl spaces.
Homes here sit close to sea level, and the ground stays wet. When a patio or side path drains toward the house, the water goes down along the foundation wall and into the soil next to it. Over years that adds moisture to the wall and the floor inside. Reversing the pitch is often the cheapest step an owner can take.
Downspouts matter as well. Many small houses drop roof water right onto a slab. We can shape the concrete under a downspout so the water runs to the yard or the street, and we point out when a downspout extension would do more good than new concrete. If the trouble is inside, our basement waterproofing work in Gerritsen Beach covers the interior side.
Slab Sinking Behind Your House?
Tell us the address and send a photo. We will look at the slope and the base on a free visit.
Schedule
How Long Does a Concrete Job Take Here?
A typical small yard or walkway job takes a few working days on site, plus curing time. Jobs that touch the public sidewalk take one to two weeks in total because of the permit, which usually takes two to three business days. Weather and access can move the dates.
Visit
We measure the slab and check where water goes.
Written price
One scope, with demolition and base work listed.
Demolition
Old concrete comes out and leaves the site.
Base and forms
The ground is compacted and the pitch is set.
Pour and cure
New concrete is poured, finished and protected.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Gerritsen Beach
We also pour new concrete in the neighborhoods around the peninsula.
FAQ
Gerritsen Beach Concrete Questions
Yes, if the base is built for it. We remove soft fill, compact the ground and pitch the slab so water drains off. No slab is a flood barrier, but a well prepared one will not sink or trap water.
Often we can replace just the failed panels. If the whole patio has settled or tilts toward the house, a full replacement is the better fix, and we explain the difference during the visit.
It can. The new slab has to meet the raised door height, steps or ramp, so we measure those points first and set the pitch from there.
Yes. We plan for limited truck space, hand carry material when needed and keep the work area tidy so neighbors can get by.
Yes. We visit the property, measure and give a written price at no cost. Call (718) 468-8803 to set a time.
Work entirely on private property does not need the DOT sidewalk permit. Some structural work and retaining walls can need Department of Buildings approval, so confirm with the city.
Contact
Get a Gerritsen Beach Concrete Quote
Share your address and what you want replaced. A photo of the slab and a note on where water collects helps us plan the visit.
- 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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