Hey everyone! I'm a first-time homeowner and I'm trying to figure out what to do with my driveway and sidewalk. I'm not sure if they need a complete overhaul or if there's a specific service that can help improve their condition. I had looked into resealing, but I found out that's not the right term for this situation. Any advice or suggestions you might have would be really appreciated! Here's a pic for reference: https://imgur.com/a/tJGZh6y
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If the driveway is your only issue, consider yourself lucky! That’s often a minor problem compared to what other homeowners deal with.
Honestly, resurfacing might not give you the results you want. It could be better to have the damaged sections removed and replaced entirely. You should compare the quotes for small repairs versus doing the whole area. I think you’ll be surprised at how affordable it might be!
It sounds like you’ll want to look into resurfacing. A lot of that damage seems to be from road salt, which can really break down the surface of concrete. Searching for concrete resurfacing services should help you find some options.
What you're dealing with is called spalling. It’s when the surface of the concrete deteriorates, usually from moisture and freeze-thaw cycles. If that's the main issue, unfortunately, the best option is to just replace it since there's really no effective long-term fix aside from complete removal.
Check out these materials that might help: [this product](https://www.acehardware.com/departments/building-supplies/concrete-cement-and-masonry/ready-mix-concrete/1570951?x429=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoFU-0V7i1Xs4sv_IqI4Gr0ZHWtkIef0ITHeaHO8ufHJ54ifvLvu_LAaAmC0EALw_wcB) could be worth considering for fixes!