Concrete repair & resurfacing in Ottawa

Only if the slab underneath is structurally sound — resurfacing bonds a new wearing layer onto existing concrete, from $12/sq ft. If the crack runs through the slab or the base has failed, an overlay will crack again within a season or two; we tell you honestly which one you have before quoting.

Most resurfacing jobs run from $12/sq ft, depending on how much grinding and crack repair the surface needs before the new layer goes down. A typical single-car driveway resurface lands in the $1,500–$3,000 range; we give you the exact number in writing after a free on-site look.

Yes, if it's done right. We use freeze-thaw and salt-resistant overlay products and never feather-edge a patch, because a thin edge is exactly where winter lifts it first. A properly bonded resurface holds up alongside new concrete for years, not one season.

Most residential jobs — a driveway, walkway or patio — take 1–2 days: prep and crack repair on day one, overlay and finish on day two. You can walk on it within 24–48 hours and drive on it after about 7 days.

Patching fixes a small localized spot; resurfacing recoats the whole surface once several spots are failing; replacement means tearing out and repouring. If the base under your slab is sound, resurfacing is almost always the cheaper, faster answer — we only recommend replacement when patching would just delay the same repair.