Concrete Repair in Hot Springs, AR
Cracked porch steps, a sunken sidewalk, a patio slab that tilts toward the house, a driveway edge that keeps crumbling. Aaron’s Handyman Services repairs and replaces residential concrete across Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton, Malvern, Benton, Bryant, and the surrounding area. We fix the concrete, and we fix the reason it failed, which is almost always water and a poor base underneath.
Concrete Work We Handle
- Porch and step repair: rebuilding broken edges, crumbling treads, and steps that have pulled away from the house
- Sidewalk and walkway repair: replacing heaved or sunken sections so the path is flat and safe again
- Patio slab repair and replacement: cracked, settled, or pitted patios, including new slabs poured on a properly compacted base
- Driveway repair: edge breakouts, cracked panels, and section replacement on residential driveways
- Crack repair and sealing: routing and sealing cracks to keep water out before small cracks turn into broken slabs
- Pads for sheds, hot tubs, and equipment: level slabs sized and reinforced for the load they will carry
- Concrete removal: breaking out and hauling off failed slabs before a rebuild
Why Concrete Fails, and How We Build It So It Does Not
Concrete rarely fails on its own. It fails because of what is under it. Clay soil that swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries, a base that was never compacted, and water that runs under the slab instead of away from it. Pour new concrete on top of the same conditions and you get the same cracks back in a few years.
When we repair or replace a slab, we dig out to solid ground, bring in and compact a proper gravel base, set the forms for correct slope and drainage, and reinforce the pour with rebar or wire mesh where the load calls for it. Control joints go in where the slab is designed to crack, so it cracks there and not across the middle. This is the above-code approach we take on every job, whether an inspector ever sees it or not.
Drainage and Foundation Protection
A lot of the searches for foundation repair in Hot Springs start with water. Downspouts dumping at the corner of the house, a yard that slopes toward the foundation, a patio that sends every rain straight at the wall. Left alone, that water softens the soil under the foundation and leads to cracks, sticking doors, and uneven floors.
We handle the drainage side of the problem: regrading so the ground slopes away from the house, French drains, downspout extensions and buried discharge lines, and replacing slabs that slope the wrong way. If an evaluation shows a structural foundation problem that needs piering or house leveling, we will tell you plainly and point you to a foundation specialist rather than sell you work that will not fix it.
Repair or Replace?
Not every cracked slab needs to come out. Hairline cracks and minor surface damage can often be sealed or resurfaced. Slabs that have heaved, sunk more than an inch, or broken into pieces usually need to be replaced, because patching over a failed base only buys a season or two. We look at the slab, the base, and the drainage around it, then give you a straight answer on which option actually makes sense.
Concrete Repair FAQ
Do you take on small concrete jobs?
Yes. A single broken step, one sunken sidewalk panel, or a small pad for a grill or AC unit. Small jobs are a big part of what we do.
How long before I can walk or drive on new concrete?
Foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two. Vehicles should wait about a week, and concrete keeps gaining strength for roughly a month. We give you the exact timeline for your pour before we leave.
Can you match my existing concrete?
New concrete will always look a little different from concrete that has weathered for years, but we match the finish and texture as closely as possible, and the color evens out over time.
Do you do foundation repair or house leveling?
We fix the drainage and concrete problems that cause foundation damage. For structural foundation repair such as piering or house leveling, we refer you to a foundation specialist and can handle the concrete and drainage work around it.
Get a Free Estimate
Call or text us about your concrete repair in Hot Springs, AR. Send a photo if you can, or we will come out, look at the slab and the drainage around it, and give you a clear written estimate.