Your Concrete Looks Bad, But It's Not Dead Yet

Stop Planning a Full Replacement Before You Know What's Actually Wrong

That cracked driveway or beat-up patio isn't necessarily trash. Yeah, it looks terrible, but underneath all that surface damage, you might have perfectly good concrete that just needs some work.

We get calls all the time from people ready to tear everything out and start over. Half the time, that's throwing away money. The other half, it's the right move. The trick is knowing which is which.

At Concrete Beverly Hills, we fix concrete that can be fixed and replace concrete that can't. We'll tell you the difference and why. No bullshit, no upselling - just straight answers about what makes sense for your situation.

When Concrete Can Be Saved (And When It Can't)

Cracks Don't Always Mean Game Over Small cracks, surface damage, ugly staining - that stuff can usually be fixed without starting over. We can fill cracks properly so they don't come back, resurface worn areas, and make old concrete look new again.

But Sometimes It Really Is Fucked If the concrete is heaving, has major structural damage, or was poorly installed in the first place, you're probably looking at replacement. We've seen concrete that's sinking, crumbling, or has cracks you could stick your hand through. That's not getting fixed with some patch compound.

The key is getting an honest assessment from someone who knows the difference.

Concrete Repair That Actually Works

We Find the Real Problem Most contractors will fill your crack and call it fixed. Six months later, it's cracked again because nobody addressed why it cracked in the first place.

Settlement? Drainage issues? Freeze-thaw damage? Poor original installation? We figure out what caused the problem so we can actually solve it, not just make it look better temporarily.

We Use Materials That Last There's cheap crack filler, and there are proper repair materials. Guess which one most contractors use? We use repair compounds that bond properly and handle weather changes without failing.

Resurfacing: The Smart Alternative to Replacement

If your concrete is structurally sound but looks like ass, resurfacing might be your best bet. We apply a new layer right over the existing concrete. It's faster, cheaper, and you don't have to deal with jackhammers and dumpsters in your driveway.

When Resurfacing Makes Sense:

• The concrete underneath is solid

• Surface damage is mostly cosmetic

• You want to change the look without the full replacement cost

• You don't want the mess of a complete tear-out

When It Doesn't:

• The existing concrete is heaving or sinking

• There are major structural problems

• The original work was done so poorly that it's not worth saving

Making Old Concrete Look Good

Stamped Overlays We can apply a thin layer of new concrete and stamp patterns into it. Your old boring slab suddenly looks like stone, brick, or wood planks. It's not as thick as new concrete, but it works great over solid existing concrete.

Staining Add color to concrete that's in good shape but boring as hell. Acid stains create natural-looking color variations. Water-based stains give you more color options. Either way, you get something more interesting than gray.

Exposed Aggregate Overlays We apply a new surface layer with decorative stones, then wash away the top to expose the aggregate. You end up with a textured, slip-resistant surface that looks completely different from what you started with.

Maintenance That Actually Matters

Seal It or Watch It Die Concrete sealer isn't just cosmetic - it's protection. UV rays, water, oil, chemicals - they all attack concrete. A good sealer every few years keeps that stuff out and prevents a lot of problems.

Fix Small Problems Before They Become Big Ones See a small crack? Fix it now. Ignore it, and freeze-thaw cycles will turn it into a major problem. Water gets in, freezes, expands, and makes everything worse.

Clean Up Spills Oil stains, fertilizer spills, pool chemicals - clean that stuff up quickly or it'll permanently stain or damage the concrete. Some chemicals actually eat concrete if left alone.

The Beverly Hills Reality Check

Your Standards Are Higher A repair that might look fine in other neighborhoods won't cut it here. We know that, and we plan accordingly. The color match needs to be close, the texture needs to blend, and the finished product needs to look like it belongs.

Your Property Values Matter Shitty concrete repair can actually hurt your property value. Good repair work maintains or improves it. We know which is which because we've been working in this area long enough to see the difference.

Your Neighbors Notice Everything Half-assed repair work stands out like a sore thumb. We do repairs that blend with the existing work so you don't have obvious patches and mismatched colors.

What We Actually Recommend

Get an Honest Assessment Don't assume you need full replacement without knowing what's actually wrong. Sometimes the problem is minor. Sometimes it's major. The only way to know is to have someone who knows concrete take a look.

Fix Problems Early Small problems are cheap to fix. Big problems are expensive. Waiting usually makes things worse and more expensive.

Don't Cheap Out on Materials The difference in cost between good repair materials and crap is usually small. The difference in how long they last is huge.

Plan for the Long Term If you're planning to sell in a year, maybe a cheap fix makes sense. If you're staying put, do it right so you don't have to deal with it again in three years.

Common Questions People Actually Ask

"Can you match the existing concrete?" Sometimes perfectly, sometimes close enough that most people won't notice. Depends on the age and condition of what's there.

"How long will the repair last?" Depends on what was wrong and how we fix it. Good repairs should last years. Cheap fixes might last months.

"Is it worth fixing or should I replace?" Depends on the extent of the damage and what you want to accomplish. We'll tell you which makes more sense for your situation.

"Will it look obvious that it was repaired?" Not if it's done right. Bad repairs stick out. Good ones blend in.

When to Call Us

If your concrete has problems and you're not sure whether to fix it or replace it, let's take a look. We'll tell you what's wrong, what your options are, and what we'd do if it was our property.

Most people are dealing with problems that can be fixed for a lot less than replacement costs. But not all of them. The only way to know for sure is to have someone who actually knows concrete take a look.

We're not going to try to sell you work you don't need, but we will be straight about what needs attention and what can wait.

The Bottom Line

Not all concrete problems require starting over. But you need to know what you're dealing with before you make decisions about spending money.

Good repairs can extend the life of existing concrete by years and cost a fraction of replacement. Bad repairs are just throwing money away and usually make the real problems worse.

Give us a call. We'll come look at what you've got and give you straight answers about what makes sense. No sales pitch, just honest advice about whether your concrete can be saved or needs to go.