When it comes to driveway restoration projects, the budget always gets the best of us. Even though we know it’s a problem that affects our entire home owner’s life, we don’t want to compromise quality to save a few dollars. It’s difficult enough trying to get through a busy, stressful week, let alone trying to find the right company to complete a job that could make your home safer and improve your enjoyment of your yard. The right company can help! Find out how to choose the right driveway restoration contractor.

“I’m having trouble finding a reputable driveway restoration company in Monmouth County,” said one homeowner who asked not to be identified. “I’ve looked online and talked to several people, but have not been impressed with many of the results. The prices are too high and the work is never done right.” Fortunately, that doesn’t mean there are no options for someone with a driveway restoration project on their mind.

“We can certainly help with your concrete driveway repair costs,” chimed in Mike Deason, a member of Stone Street Builders, LLC. “We represent several contractors in the Monmouth and Ocean counties, specializing in concrete driveway repair. Some of our more highly-rated contractors have average costs below $400 for minor projects. That’s very reasonable.” With this in mind, clients like Mike were able to eliminate some of the other options.

“Sculpting and resurfacing is the main project, but brick sealing is important as well,” said Joe Ivers of Stone Street Builders. “That’s where the real bulk of the work will happen.” slab jacking, a term referring to the specialized process of raising and lowering the concrete slab, is one such specialty. Other popular services include concrete levelling and staining or sealing the driveway.”

There are several different kinds of concrete driveway cracks, but all result from an initially uneven surface. Once the concrete has set, cracks usually spread out until they’re fairly wide. When faced with repairs, it’s important to find a company that can fix the cracks effectively, while leaving the surrounding area looking as natural as possible. This is why slab jacking is so helpful. “When concrete cracks, we can quickly and efficiently fill them,” said Ivers.

For concrete driveways, the key to repair costs is prevention. In other words, prevent further cracking by making sure that the driveway is always flat, free of bumps, and level before work begins. Slabjacking is often used when repair costs are very high because the driveway is extremely dirty, has many cracks, or is very old. The resurfacing process eliminates the need for expensive repairs that could be avoided by following some simple maintenance steps.

Typically, most paving companies charge around fifty dollars per square foot for this service. However, depending on the amount of damage, your final repair cost may be closer to a hundred dollars. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, a basic concrete sealer will do the trick. Just apply a thin coat, let it dry, and then apply another coat to keep the driveway protected from future water damage. This will typically only take two to three days to complete. Also, if you decide to hire a contractor, he can perform several other common services such as brick restoration, brick replacement, and concrete levelling.

Some homeowners prefer to have a stone sealer applied first, followed by a layer of asphalt. This is a more expensive option, but homeowners who want their driveways to last longer are willing to part with the extra expense. It isn’t uncommon for someone to spend four to six hundred dollars to get a basic repair done. Of course, if you have an extremely damaged area, it will probably cost you more to get it repaired. Another thing to keep in mind is that the actual price you pay for this service depends heavily on the area of the driveway that needs to be repaired. The bigger the damaged area, the more expensive the overall job will be.