DIY Concrete Health Check™

GRADE 1: Safe To Monitor For Now - No Immediate Repairs Necessary

If you check all these boxes, the issue appears cosmetic — no repair needed yet, just check in twice a year.

Is the crack thinner than a nickel?

Has the crack stayed the same size for 12+ months?

Are both sides of the crack level (no step or height difference)?

Is it in a low-traffic area (like an unused path or corner)?

Does the crack stay dry — no puddles or water running through it?

Is the surface intact — no flaking, chipping, or sandy feel?

GRADE 2: Preventative Repair Recommended - Fix It Early While It's Still Simple

If you check 2 or more, this is the smart time to repair — before it spreads, costs more, or causes further damage.

Is the crack wider than a nickel or slowly getting bigger over time?

Is the crack narrow but appears sunken, eroded, or hollowed out (“valleying”)?

Is the crack within 6 inches of the edge or near a cut/joint line?

Is the surface starting to flake or chip, or does it feel gritty?

Does water sit in the crack or run through it after rain or snow melt?

Is it in a high-traffic or high-load area (driveway, garage, main walk)?

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GRADE 3: Critical Damage – Fix It Now or Pay More Later

Even one check here means the issue is active and could lead to expensive damage. Best to get it inspected and repaired soon.

Is one side of the crack more than 1/4 inch higher than the other?

Are chunks of concrete breaking off or turning into loose gravel?

Is water leaking into your garage, basement, or foundation through the crack?

Has the slab sunk or shifted more than 1/2 inch (trip hazard)?

Are nearby structures like fences, steps, or walls also moving or cracking?

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What We See. What It Means.

🟢 Grade 1: Hairline Crack – No Action

This one is cosmetic only.
No action needed — we told them to leave it.
✔️ Stable with no spreading. Safe to monitor — likely to last 10–20+ years without issue.

🟢 Grade 1: Broom Finish Concrete with Small Crack — No Repair Needed

This is a stable surface crack.
It looks worse due to the broom finish, but it’s cosmetic only.
✔️ Solid underneath and properly pitched. Safe to monitor — likely to last 10–20+ years without issue.

🟡 Grade 2: Hairline Crack in a Valley — Hidden Risk

Looks cosmetic — but the surface is dipping. Therefore, it's classified as a developing risk.
✔️ That “valley” signaled base erosion or slab shift. Concrete is poured level — dips mean movement. Without repair this might last 3–7 years — early action would save her thousands and could add an estimated 10–15+ years to the life of the concrete.

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🟡 Grade 2: Trip Hazard + Water Intrusion

This is a functional risk. This pad has shifted just enough to create a trip hazard for his tenants — and opened a seam where water could seep underneath.
✔️ Left untreated, this would likely worsen in 3–5 years, leading to cracking, frost damage, or full replacement. With repair, the slab is expected to last another 10–15+ years.

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🔴 Grade 3: Wide Crack with Water Pooling — Needs Repair

This is a structural risk. Water is sitting inside an open crack between the driveway and the foundation wall — already softening the base underneath and accelerating erosion.✔️ This pad is on the edge of needing full replacement. Without repair, it likely only has 1–3 years left. With repair, it’s expected to last another 10–12+ years.

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🔴 Grade 2-3: Driveway Settlement + Water Pooling — Structural Risk + Water Entry

This is a progressive settlement issue. The driveway has sunk, causing it to slope toward the garage pad, allowing water to pool and seep under the garage slab. This is a clear sign of movement and poor drainage.
✔️ Left unrepaired, it will likely lead to structural cracks or major settlement within 2–4 years. With repair, it’s expected to last another 10–15+ years.

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DIY Concrete Health Check™

GRADE 1: Safe To Monitor For Now - No Immediate Repairs Necessary

If you check all these boxes, the issue appears cosmetic — no repair needed yet, just check in twice a year.

GRADE 2: Preventative Repair Recommended - Fix It Early While It's Still Simple

If you check 2 or more, this is the smart time to repair — before it spreads, costs more, or causes further damage.

GRADE 3: Critical Damage – Fix It Now or Pay More Later

Even one check here means the issue is active and could lead to expensive damage. Best to get it inspected and repaired soon.

What We See. What It Means.

We Don’t Expect Your Trust. We Earn It.

Here’s how we back every project with clarity, care, and confidence — so you don’t have to wonder if you picked the right contractor.

We’ll walk the site, explain what’s going on, and tell you exactly what needs fixing — and what doesn’t.

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