It makes sense when the slab underneath is still sound and only the surface is worn. It costs far less than a full replacement and takes less time.
What signs mean a slab needs resurfacing?
Surface scaling, shallow cracks, and dusting that a broom can't sweep away are the signs. If the slab still sits level and feels firm underfoot, Concrete Group of Lakeland can resurface it in Lakeland and restore traction and appearance without tearing out good concrete. If it has cracked through or shifted, replacement is the better fix.
Scaling and dusting are surface problems, and a resurfacing layer is built to cover them. A slab that has settled or holds puddles after rain has a base problem, and a new surface on top will not cure it. That is the line Concrete Group of Lakeland draws when we look at a driveway or patio.
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How much does concrete driveway resurfacing cost in Lakeland?
Resurfacing a concrete driveway in Lakeland costs $2.50 to $8 per square foot.
Concrete Group of Lakeland wets the concrete with a hose, then squeegees off standing water with a long-handled industrial squeegee so the surface is damp but not puddled. Next we mix the resurfacing compound in a 5-gallon bucket and apply it in sections no larger than 144 square feet, keeping control and expansion joints clear of compound.
The joints stay clear because they are where the slab is meant to move, and filling them with compound defeats them. Small sections also mean each batch is worked into place before the next one is mixed, so the finish stays even across the whole driveway.
How long does the job take?
Time depends on slab size, how much prep the surface needs, and the weather. Concrete Group of Lakeland works the slab in sections, so a bigger driveway means more sections and more time. We confirm the schedule when we quote, after seeing the slab.
A 400-square-foot driveway breaks into three sections at 144 square feet or less. Lakeland heat, roughly 3,928 degrees of cooling demand over a year, is part of nearly every job, so we keep sections small and no batch sits waiting. If weather moves the start, we tell you, and we tell you when the surface is ready for tires and foot traffic.
What the Work Involves
Concretely, some of the details:
- For slip resistance, broom the surface within five minutes, making full strokes across the section being worked.
- Protect the fresh surface from rain for at least six hours and freezing for 24 hours; in temperatures above 90°F, fog-mist cure it for 24–48 hours.
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