PLG Concrete Replacement
Concrete Replacement in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
New concrete for rear yards, front walks, patios and areaways behind the row houses near Prospect Park.
- Yards, patios, walks and areaways
- Crews used to tight row house access
- Free estimate with a written price
Which Concrete Needs Replacing on a PLG Row House Lot?
The first slabs to fail on a Prospect Lefferts Gardens lot are usually the rear patio, the walk from the sidewalk to the door and the areaway floor beside the stoop. Cracks, sunken corners and water pooling against the wall show that a slab has run its course.
Lefferts Manor is known for single family row houses set behind small front yards, and many have concrete walks and steps poured decades ago. Behind them, rear yards often hold a patio slab that has settled unevenly with the years.
The pre war apartment buildings along Ocean Avenue and Flatbush Avenue have their own courtyards, service entrances and side passages. Concrete there takes more wear and often needs a thicker pour.
What Does Each Slab Need Before New Concrete Goes In?
Each slab needs the old concrete broken out, the base compacted and a pitch set so water runs away from the building. Skipping the base work is why many older slabs sank. Reinforcement and edge details depend on what the slab carries.
A table helps, because a walkway and a patio call for different preparation.
| Area | Typical problem | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Front walk | Cracked or heaved by roots | Break out, reset the base, pour with a pitch away from the house |
| Rear patio | Settled corners and pooling | Replace the slab with drainage built in |
| Areaway floor | Water sitting at the basement door | Rebuild the floor and slope it to drain |
| Courtyard or side passage | Broken sections from foot traffic | Replace in sections to keep the passage usable |
Cracked Patio or Walk Behind Your House?
Tell us where it is and how you get to it. We will plan the job around your access.
Working on Site
Can You Get Equipment Into a Row House Yard?
Yes, though access decides the method. Many row house yards here have no side entrance, so old concrete comes out through the house or over the fence, and new material is brought in by hand or small equipment. We plan that route at the estimate.
Working through a house means protecting floors and walls along the path and keeping it clear. Where a shared alley or a neighbor needs to be involved, we say so before you sign.
Concrete work on private property away from the street generally does not need the DOT sidewalk permit. Structural work and some other jobs can still need Department of Buildings permits, and you should confirm with the city. If the work touches a historic facade or a front stoop, ask the Landmarks Preservation Commission first.
How Long Does Concrete Replacement Take in PLG?
A yard or walkway usually takes a few working days on site, plus curing time before it takes full use. When the job includes a sidewalk section, the whole project takes one to two weeks including permit and curing. Weather and access can change the schedule.
Fresh concrete needs to be kept off for a set time. We tape off the area and tell you when it is safe to walk on. Cars and heavy loads wait longer.
If you also have a cracked sidewalk in front of the house, doing both together saves a second visit and keeps the finished surfaces matched. Read about clearing an open notice in our guide to sidewalk violations in NYC.
Process
How Does a PLG Concrete Job Move From Start to Finish?
Site visit
We measure the slab and check access and drainage.
Written price
Removal, base, pour and hauling are listed in writing.
Break out and prep
Old concrete is removed and the base is compacted.
Pour and cure
New concrete is finished, pitched and protected while it cures.
Sidewalk Violation Next to Your Yard Work?
If the notice covers your frontage, we fix it during the same visit and keep the permit records. Read our guide on how sidewalk violations are cleared.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Prospect Lefferts Gardens
We also pour and replace concrete in the neighborhoods next to Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
FAQ
Concrete Replacement Questions in PLG
If the slab has settled, tilts toward the house or has cracks that keep growing, patching will not last. We look at the base and the drainage before recommending a full replacement.
Yes. We match the layout you have, set the pitch away from the house and finish the surface to suit the block.
Yes. Removal and hauling are part of the written scope, so you see them in the estimate.
Yes, with care. We keep clear of street tree roots, which belong to NYC Parks, and talk through options for private trees at the visit.
Yes. We come to your property, measure the work and give you a written price at no cost. Call (718) 468-8803.
Contact
Request Your PLG Concrete Quote
Tell us which areas need new concrete and how a crew can get to them. Photos 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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