Concrete Replacement in Neponsit, Queens

Why Does Concrete Wear Out Faster Near the Ocean?

Salt air, wind driven sand and repeated soaking all work on concrete at once. The surface scales, hairline cracks open and the soil under a slab can wash out. Neponsit homes sit close to the beach, so patios and walkways here age faster than slabs further inland.

Many houses in Neponsit are large and detached, with generous yards, back patios and long front walks. That adds up to a lot of concrete exposed to the weather.

The area is low and was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Slabs that were flooded then may have settled or cracked as the ground dried unevenly.

A slab that tilts toward the house is a problem on a beachfront lot. Water follows the tilt, and a wet foundation is harder to dry out near the coast.

We look at each slab and tell you whether it can be sealed or needs to be replaced. Replacing a slab that only needs sealing is a waste, and sealing one that is failing only delays the job.

Do Concrete Jobs in Neponsit Need Permits?

Slabs wholly on your own lot do not need the DOT sidewalk permit. Structural work, retaining walls and curb cuts can need Department of Buildings permits, and public sidewalk work needs a DOT permit. Nothing we know of puts a historic district on these blocks. Verify current rules with the city.

Coastal lots can have extra rules about what may be built and where. We recommend asking the city before you change the footprint of a patio or add a large slab.

If a public sidewalk runs in front of your house, we repair it as part of the job, and we file the permit. A DOT notice for broken flags is covered on our sidewalk violations page.