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concrete resurfacing overlay on a Kenosha driveway

Concrete Resurfacing

Concrete Resurfacing in Kenosha That Bonds to the Old Slab

Scaled, pitted or flaking driveways, patios, walks and steps get a new top layer bonded to the concrete you already have, then finished and sealed, as long as the slab under it is still sound.

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The short answer

Concrete Resurfacing in Kenosha

We resurface worn, scaled and pitted concrete in Kenosha with a bonded overlay, as long as the slab under it is sound.

Resurfacing bonds a polymer-modified cementitious "overlay" to the old slab, then finishes and seals it, so the surface comes back without the slab being torn out. It is the fix for "scaling", the flaking and pitting that de-icing salt leaves behind, and for "spalling", where the top of the concrete chips and breaks away.

Bonds to
The slab you already have
Surface prep
Ground or shot-blasted
Finish
Textured and sealed
Estimate
Free, no obligation

What it includes

What our resurfacing covers

We grind the old surface, fill the cracks, bond a polymer-based cement overlay to it and seal it. The same work goes into every surface below.

These are the surfaces we resurface around the house:

  • DrivewayScaled and pitted where salt and tires wear it hardest.
  • PatioA tired, rough top brought back without breaking out the slab.
  • WalkwaysFront walks and side paths gone flaky and sandy on top.
  • StepsStoops and treads with chipped, spalled edges.
  • GarageGarage slabs worn down to a rough, pitted floor.
Walk-behind grinder profiling an old driveway before concrete resurfacing

What it costs

How concrete resurfacing is priced

Concrete resurfacing is priced mostly by the surface preparation, not by the overlay material.

Typical across Wisconsin

$6 to $8 per square foot

Two slabs the same size can price very differently, because the work is in getting the old surface ready to bond. What moves your figure:

  • Surface prep. How much grinding or shot-blasting the old top needs before anything goes on.
  • Cracks and edges. How many cracks need filling and how many broken edges and step noses need rebuilding.
  • Joints. How many joints have to be carried up through the overlay.
  • Access and finish. How easily we reach the slab, and the texture you want on top.

The exact figure comes from the estimate visit: we look at the slab and quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.

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How the work goes

The resurfacing process, step by step

We grind or shot-blast the surface, prime it, lay the overlay with its joints over the old ones, then finish and seal it. Here is each step in the order it happens.

  1. Profile the surface

    The old top is ground or shot-blasted to the profile the overlay's thickness needs, down to clean, sound concrete.

  2. Fill the cracks

    Cracks and broken spots are filled so the new layer goes down over a closed, even surface.

  3. Prime it

    A primer coat of bonding agent goes onto the freshly prepped concrete so the overlay grips the old slab.

  4. Lay the overlay

    The overlay is spread across the slab, and its joints are lined up with the "control joints", the cut lines, in the slab underneath.

  5. Finish and seal

    The top is finished with a non-slip texture for outdoor use, then sealed against water and salt.

Before you buy an overlay

Slabs an overlay cannot fix

An overlay keeps the slope the old slab has and lets active cracks show through again, so the slab has to be sound and draining before we put one down.

Cracks that are still moving "telegraph" up through a new top layer within a year or two, and water that ponds or runs toward the house today will do the same on the overlay. That is why we confirm the damage is only at the surface before we sell you resurfacing.

Preparation matters as much as the slab. Outdoors, acid etching is no substitute for grinding or shot-blasting the surface; evaluating worn concrete and preparing it are what the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) guidelines cover.

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An overlay works when

  • The damage is only at the surface: scaling, pitting or spalling.
  • The slab is structurally sound, with no hollow spots when we sound it.
  • Water already drains off it the way it should.

Fix the slab first when

  • Cracks are active and still opening, so they would come back through.
  • Water ponds on it or runs toward the house, since an overlay keeps that slope.
  • Panels have sunk, heaved or failed across wide areas.

Google reviews

What Our Neighbors Say

These are our Google reviews, as written by the people who left them.

Sophisticated Concrete did a fantastic job on my driveway! The team was on time and professional, completing the project exactly as promised. The quality of their work was impeccable, and they offered great prices too. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of concrete services. Great work Mike I will definitely be recommended you with all friends and family’s !!
Yosi ZaragozaGoogle review
I recently had the pleasure of working with Sophisticated Concrete for my driveway and side walks, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They did an amazing job, exceeding all my expectations. The team was incredibly punctual, arriving right on time and completing everything perfectly. Not only was the workmanship top-notch, but their prices were also very reasonable. I highly recommend Sophisticated Concrete for anyone looking for high-quality concrete work. Thank you so much Mike it was a pleasure.
luke martinezGoogle review
Great work, very detailed and great price. I would recommend to anyone looking to get concrete work done!!! Great company overall.
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Where we work

Concrete Resurfacing around Kenosha

We do concrete resurfacing across Kenosha and in the nearby towns our service area lists, on the same terms wherever the truck stops.

  • Kenosha
  • Somers
  • Pleasant Prairie
  • Sturtevant
  • Racine
  • Salem Lakes

We also work in the smaller villages between and around them. A job past that footprint is a question for the call.

Kenosha service area

What you can hold us to

  • Free, no-obligation estimates
  • We answer the phone or call back the same working day
  • We show up when we say we will
  • We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after
  • We clean up when the work is done

Next to resurfacing

Other questions about concrete resurfacing

These three questions sit right next to concrete resurfacing, and each one has a fuller answer of its own.

  • Sealing the new surface

    You should seal a resurfaced slab, because the de-icing salt that scaled the old surface will go to work on the new one too. Sealing slows that damage, and sand on the ice is the safer choice than de-icers.

    Sealing Concrete

  • Resurfacing or a new slab

    A structurally sound slab should be resurfaced, and one failing across wide areas should be replaced. We sound the slab for hollow spots on the estimate visit and tell you which yours is.

  • Pool decks

    Yes, concrete pool decks are resurfaced with a textured, non-slip finish so the deck keeps its grip when it is wet.

    Pool Deck Resurfacing in Kenosha

FAQ

Concrete resurfacing questions

Does concrete resurfacing really work?

It works when the damage is only at the surface and the slab underneath is structurally sound. The overlay holds because the old surface is ground or shot-blasted and primed with a bonding agent first. Active cracks show back through it, and it keeps the old slope, so it does not fix a slab that drains the wrong way.

How much does it cost to resurface concrete?

Resurfacing typically runs $6 to $8 a square foot across Wisconsin. Most of that is surface preparation rather than the overlay material, so the condition of your slab sets the price. We quote the whole job free before we start.

Can existing concrete be resurfaced?

Most of it can: driveways, patios, walks, steps and garage floors that have scaled, pitted or spalled are what an overlay is for. A slab that is sunken, failing across wide areas or ponding water needs repair, leveling or replacement first, and we tell you which on the estimate visit.

Can I do concrete resurfacing myself?

Polymer-based cement resurfacers are sold for driveway repairs, but whether one stays bonded comes down to the preparation. An outdoor overlay needs the surface ground or shot-blasted to a profile, and acid etching is no substitute. If you would rather hand it off, our estimate is free.

Worn Surface, Sound Slab?

Call and tell us what the surface is doing. We come out, check the slab underneath and quote the whole resurfacing job before we start.

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Free, no-obligation estimates, and we clean up when the work is done.

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