Hey everyone! I recently moved into a house where the previous owners poured a thick 3.5" concrete slab in the garage, leveling it with the house door since they used the garage more like a spare room. Now there's this jagged concrete lip right at the threshold, and it's impossible to park my car without hitting it! I'm looking for the best way to fix this so my garage works for parking again. Here are a few ideas I've thought about: breaking up and removing the slab, pouring a ramp or taper over the lip, or grinding it down and adding some sort of threshold. Any advice? I'm located in southwest Ohio, which might be important for freeze/thaw conditions. What do you think is the smartest and most durable solution regarding cost and effort? I've attached some pictures to help visualize it!
3 Answers
If you’re trying to go the DIY route, I’d definitely suggest pouring a ramp instead of grinding down the lip. Grinding can turn into a messy nightmare and take forever. Just make sure your garage door can still close without issue after adding the ramp.
True, but pouring the ramp will mean you might need to raise the garage door a bit for it to work. Just something to keep in mind!
Honestly, I'd look into adding a rubber ramp. Tapering concrete generally doesn't work well and can crack easily if not done right. You can find options like the "Plasticade Curb + Threshold Ramps" at places like Northern Tool. It should fit over the lip without too much hassle!
You could totally consider cutting back the slab with a concrete saw, like at a 45-degree angle. That should make it easier to drive over. Plus, you'd probably need some rental tools for the job, but it could be worth it for a clean solution. Just be careful with the dust, use some water to help manage it!
That sounds like a solid plan! Just be ready for some manual labor, but once it’s done you’ll have a much friendlier garage for parking.
Cutting it might be a bit of work, but it could lead to a better long-term solution. And yeah, the dust management is key—mask up!
Yeah, just be sure to check the height of the garage door first since adding a ramp will change how it closes. Maybe set a 2x4 down to see how it affects the door before jumping in with a full ramp.