A concrete driveway with cracks and rough patches raises the same question for most homeowners: is it time to replace it, or can it be repaired? The answer depends on the specific conditions — not on a general preference for either option.
Signs that repair may be sufficient
A driveway is a good repair candidate when: damage is limited to one or two isolated sections, the sub-base beneath the damaged area is still stable, the root cause of the damage can be addressed, and the surrounding driveway concrete is in reasonably sound condition.
Signs that replacement is the better call
Replace the driveway when: cracking is widespread, the driveway has heaved or settled significantly in more than one area, drainage is pooling on the surface and the root problem is the slab, or the cumulative cost of repeated repairs over the next few years approaches replacement cost.
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