Hollis Concrete Replacement
Concrete Replacement in Hollis, Queens
Old patios, front walks, side yards and garage slabs removed and poured again for the detached homes of Hollis.
- Old slabs broken out and hauled away
- New base, forms and pour in one job
- Written scope before work starts
Local Conditions
Why Does Concrete Fail on Hollis Properties?
Most Hollis lots are detached houses with yards, side paths and driveways, so there is a lot of poured concrete on each property. Water is the usual enemy. Southeast Queens gets street flooding in heavy rain and sees high groundwater, and wet soil under a slab lets it settle and crack.
A patio that was poured decades ago on poor fill often drops at one corner. Water then runs toward the house instead of away from it. That sends moisture to the foundation wall and into the basement.
Trees add their own damage. Roots spread under walkways and side paths and lift sections until they split. Small cracks that you can ignore for a season turn into wide gaps after a couple of freeze cycles.
Replacement makes sense when a slab has several cracks, a visible step between sections, or a slope that sends water the wrong way. A single crack can sometimes be sealed, and we say so when that is the honest answer.
What Does Concrete Replacement Involve?
We saw or break out the old slab, haul it away and dig to a firm base. Then we compact gravel, set forms to the right slope, add reinforcement where needed and pour. The surface is finished and cured. The result is a flat slab that sheds water away from your house.
The base matters more than most owners expect. If wet soil sits under the old slab, we dig it out and replace it. Pouring new concrete over weak ground only repeats the failure.
The finish can follow what is there now. A broom finish gives grip on a walkway. A smooth trowel finish suits a garage floor. Expansion joints go in where the slab needs room to move.
Can you tie a new patio into an old driveway?
Yes. We cut a clean joint where the two meet so each slab can move without cracking the other.
Have a slab that holds water or sits crooked? Show it to us in person.
Schedule a Site Visit Call NowCost Factors
What Changes the Cost of Concrete Replacement in Hollis?
Area and thickness
More square footage and a thicker pour use more material and labor.
Access
A tight side yard with no machine access means more hand work.
Soil and drainage
Soft ground needs extra digging and a deeper stone base.
Finish and reinforcement
Mesh, rebar and decorative finishes change the scope and the price.
Your estimate lists the area, the thickness, the base work and the finish, so you can compare it line by line.
Request Your QuoteTimeline
How Long Will Your Hollis Concrete Job Take?
Visit and measure
We look at the slab, the drainage and the soil.
Estimate
You receive the scope, materials and price in writing.
Permits if needed
Work on a public sidewalk needs a DOT permit with two to three business days. Structural work or curb cuts can involve DOB.
Demolition and pour
Plan on about one to two weeks for a standard replacement job, depending on size.
Curing
We tell you when the surface is ready for foot and vehicle traffic.
Is the Cracked Concrete Part of the Public Sidewalk?
If the damaged slab is the sidewalk in front of your Hollis home, the DOT can cite the owner. Replace it before a notice becomes a bill from the city. Read our guide on See how sidewalk violations work.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near Hollis
Neighbors in these areas also hire us to replace old concrete.
FAQ
Hollis Concrete Replacement Questions
Several cracks, a slab that has dropped, or water that runs toward the house point to replacement. One thin crack may only need sealing. We tell you which applies.
Not if the base is built right. We remove soft fill, compact stone and set the slope before pouring, which addresses the most common cause of settling.
Yes, on private property. We leave room for the tree and avoid heavy root cutting. A tree on the public strip belongs to NYC Parks.
Yes. Breakout and removal are part of the scope in your estimate.
We give you the guidance on the day of the pour, since it depends on the weather and the mix.
Call (718) 468-8803 and we will arrange a visit with a written estimate at no charge.
Contact
Ask for Your Hollis Concrete Estimate
Describe the area you want replaced and add a photo if you can. We will follow up to set a 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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Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.