Kensington Concrete Work
Concrete Replacement in Kensington, Brooklyn
Yard slabs, patios, front walks, side passages and building courtyards torn out and replaced across Kensington.
- Demolition and hauling included in the plan
- Slopes set to shed water
- Free visit with a written price
Which Concrete Needs Replacing in Kensington?
Kensington's mix of houses and pre war apartment buildings creates a wide range of concrete jobs: backyard slabs and patios behind houses, front walks, side passages between semi detached homes, and rear courtyards or service areas at apartment buildings. Tree roots and old bases are behind most failures.
Houses with driveways often have a concrete strip along the side and a rear patio joined to it. Apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Church Avenue have paved yards at the back, stair landings and walks that carry daily traffic.
Older slabs were poured decades ago onto whatever fill was available. They crack, tilt and hold puddles. A slab that drains toward the building sends water to the foundation, which is a good reason to replace it and not patch it.
Tree Roots
Can New Concrete Handle the Big Trees in Kensington?
Yes, with planning. We form the new slab so it clears the root zone, use a thicker or reinforced section where roots will push, and leave expansion joints where the slab meets the tree. Roots on your own property can be dealt with. Street trees belong to NYC Parks.
Kensington's tree cover is good, especially along Ocean Parkway. A backyard tree can lift a patio in a few years. We look at where the roots are, decide whether they can be trimmed safely, and if the tree is worth keeping, design the slab around it.
Where a walk crosses the public sidewalk near a street tree, the sidewalk part follows the city's rules. Cutting street tree roots without approval is not allowed.
Should You Replace the Slab or Patch It?
Patch only when damage is a hairline crack or chip on a slab that sits flat and drains away from the building. Replace when cracks run through, sections have sunk, or water pools against the wall. A patch on a moving slab breaks off again within a season.
| What you see | What we recommend |
|---|---|
| Hairline surface crack | Seal it and watch it |
| Slab tilting toward the house | Replace with the pitch reversed |
| Patio heaved by a root | Replace and form around the root zone |
| Broken courtyard slab at a building | Replace in sections to keep access open |
We tell you straight when a smaller fix is enough. If one corner has sunk and the rest is flat, we price only that corner.
Patio or Walk Beyond Repair?
We will check the slab and give a written price on the visit.
What Affects the Cost of Concrete Replacement in Kensington?
The area, the amount of demolition, base repair, reinforcement, drainage fixes and access decide the price. We write it up after a free visit, since a backyard behind a house and a courtyard at an apartment building differ a lot, and so does the way a crew reaches each one.
- Square footage of the new slab
- Old concrete to break out and haul
- Base repair and compaction
- Root zones needing reinforcement
- Access through a house, hallway or side passage
Where a walk reaches the public sidewalk, the flags there are quoted separately and need a DOT permit. Work that is only on private property does not need that permit, but structural jobs and retaining walls can need DOB permits, so confirm with the city.
How Long Before You Can Use a New Patio or Walk?
Foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two, depending on weather. Furniture, grills and vehicles need longer, since concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks. We give you exact guidance on the day the pour is finished, based on the weather and the mix we used.
Cold and heat change the timing. Concrete cures slowly in cool weather and fast in heat, and each extreme has risks. We schedule around the forecast where we can and protect the surface when conditions are rough.
Keep pets and children off the fresh surface, since footprints and paw prints last for good. We set barriers and tell you when they come down.
Sealing is optional but useful. A sealer applied after the concrete has cured makes salt and stains easier to manage, and we can suggest one that suits your slab.
Process
How a Kensington Concrete Job Works
Visit
We measure, check access and look at drainage.
Price
You get a written price and scope.
Demolition
Old concrete comes out and leaves the site.
Pour
Forms are set and new concrete is placed and finished.
Cure
The slab rests before use. Sidewalk sections follow one to two weeks.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Kensington
We also replace concrete in the neighborhoods around Kensington.
FAQ
Kensington Concrete Questions
Yes. We form the slab to clear the root zone and use reinforcement where roots will push. We tell you if a root cut is needed and whether it is safe for the tree.
Yes. We work in sections so access stays open, and plan around residents and deliveries.
Most residential slabs take a few days on site plus curing. Sidewalk sections needing a DOT permit follow the one to two weeks timeline.
Yes. We are licensed and insured with more than 25 years in NYC. Call (718) 468-8803 for a free visit.
It should help, since we set the pitch to carry water away from the building. If the wall leaks, waterproofing may still be needed.
Contact
Request a Kensington Concrete Quote
Tell us what needs to come out and how we reach it. Photos of the slab help.
- 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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