Chinatown Concrete Replacement
Concrete Replacement in Chinatown, Manhattan
Worn rear yard slabs, cracked basement floors and broken sidewalk sections replaced in the old tenements and loft buildings around Canal Street and Mott Street.
- Yard, courtyard and basement slabs replaced
- Sidewalk sections poured to match the walk
- Free written estimate after a site visit
Where Does Concrete Fail in Chinatown Buildings?
Concrete in Chinatown fails in three places most often: the sidewalk in front of the building, the rear yard behind it and the basement floor below it. Age, water and constant use break all three down. Each one calls for a different approach to replacement.
The area is mostly old tenements with shops at street level, a few loft buildings near Canal Street and scattered newer construction. Many of these properties cover nearly the whole lot, so the small slab out back may be the only open ground the building has.
- Rear yard slabs that have cracked and pool water
- Basement floors that heave, crumble or stay damp
- Sidewalk flags broken near cellar doors
- Loading pads behind restaurants worn by grease and hand trucks
- Patched areas that now sit higher than the rest
Restaurants and shops add grease, cleaning water and heavy carts to the load. Concrete that was fine for a residence wears quickly under a commercial kitchen. We look at what the slab carries before we choose a mix and a thickness.
Is a Patch No Longer Enough?
When the same slab has been repaired twice, replacement usually costs less over time. We will tell you which one fits.
How We Replace It
How Does Concrete Replacement Work on a Tight Chinatown Lot?
The crew breaks out the old slab by hand tools or small machines, hauls the debris away, regrades and compacts the base, then forms and pours new concrete. Access is often through the building, so we plan the route, protect finished areas and keep the pour within what a small site allows.
Rear yards in this area are often reached through a hallway or a narrow passage. That rules out large equipment, and it also affects how concrete is delivered. We plan carts, wheelbarrows or a pump depending on what the access allows.
A new yard slab is graded to shed water toward a drain, not toward the building wall. Basement floors are poured over a prepared base, and we point out any moisture source we see so you can deal with it.
Sidewalk sections are replaced by the same crew, so the new flags meet the old ones cleanly. Sidewalk jobs usually run one to two weeks.
What Rules Apply to Concrete Work in Chinatown?
Sidewalk concrete generally needs a DOT permit. Slabs wholly inside your lot do not need that permit, but structural slabs, retaining walls or changes to a building can involve the Department of Buildings. Verify the current rules with the city before any work begins.
Our office files the DOT and DOB paperwork when a job needs it. If your frontage has a sidewalk violation, the replacement can clear the defect, and then you can ask the city to dismiss it. See our guide to sidewalk violations for the process.
The sidewalk beside your building is yours to maintain. Most owners carry liability for injuries there, with an exception for owner occupied one to three family homes. A well poured section lowers the chance of a tripping claim on a busy block.
We do not know of a historic district in Chinatown, but check your address if your building has landmark status. Basement floors below the sidewalk, vaults and cellars may also need a structural opinion before concrete is replaced.
Why Us
Why Chinatown Owners Choose Our Crew
Built for tight sites
We plan the access route before the first break out.
Written estimates
Scope, thickness and finish are listed so you can compare bids.
Licensed and insured
Our crews are covered, and so is your property.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Chinatown
The same crew works in the blocks around Chinatown.
FAQ
Chinatown Concrete Questions
Yes. We plan the route through the building or passage and size the work to fit it. Hand carried material and small machines handle most of these yards.
If cracks are spread across the slab or water pools in several spots, replacement is usually the better choice. Isolated damage can sometimes be cut out and patched.
Not by itself. A new floor does not fix water entering through walls or from below. We point out likely sources, and waterproofing may be a separate job.
Yes. We file the DOT sidewalk permit, and the DOB permit when a job requires one.
Call (718) 468-8803 or send the form. We visit, measure and give you a price in writing for free.
Free on site estimate
Replace Worn Concrete in Chinatown
One visit, one written price, one crew from start to finish.
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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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