Concrete Replacement in Lindenwood, Queens

When Should a Lindenwood Co Op Replace Its Concrete?

Replace concrete when cracks run through the slab, sections have sunk or the surface is flaking. Patches over a failed base do not last. If the slab is sound with small cracks, sealing may be enough. We tell you which applies after we look at each area.

Lindenwood has large co op and condo garden apartment buildings with long walkways, courtyards and parking areas. Much of the concrete was poured when the buildings were built, and decades of use show.

Streets like 153rd Avenue, 80th Street and 88th Street run past these properties. Entrance paths, side walks and lot edges all see daily wear.

Why boards put off concrete, and why it costs more later

A cracked path looks like a small problem until someone trips. After a fall, the repair becomes urgent, and the board may face a claim. Planned replacement is cheaper than emergency work.

How Does Lindenwood's Location Near the Water Affect New Concrete?

Spring Creek and Jamaica Bay are close, and nearby Howard Beach flooded badly in Hurricane Sandy, so the low edges of Lindenwood deserve a careful look. A new slab needs a base that drains and a slope that moves water away, so it does not sit in standing water.

We dig out soft or wet soil and add compacted stone. We also set slopes so rain runs off toward a drain or the street instead of pooling against a building.

Concrete placed in the public sidewalk generally needs a DOT permit, and our office files it. Work on private grounds does not need the DOT sidewalk permit, but structural work can need Department of Buildings permits. Confirm current rules with the city.

A cited sidewalk is a related matter. Read about sidewalk violations if your frontage has a notice.