Concrete patio with repaired cracks beside a home

Concrete Repair Service

Concrete Patio Repair
in Lee's Summit, MO

A concrete patio should provide a stable, usable surface for outdoor seating, grills, furniture, and everyday foot traffic. Cracks, chipped edges, scaling, drainage problems, and broken sections can make the space less comfortable and more difficult to maintain.

We repair patio damage when the slab is stable and the problem is confined to a small area. Active movement, major displacement, widespread surface failure, or poor drainage can call for replacement of one or more sections.

Send project details and photos through the inquiry form. We inspect the slab, drainage, base support, loose edges, and nearby concrete before recommending repair, partial replacement, or full replacement.

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Common Problems

We inspect patio cracks, chipped edges, surface deterioration, water pooling, separation near structures, and moving slab sections. Stable damage in one area can often be repaired; widespread failure, drainage trouble, or significant movement can call for replacement.

Cracks Across the Slab

Small, stable cracks may be suitable for cleaning and sealing. Cracks that widen, branch, or show vertical movement require closer evaluation. See Concrete Crack Repair for more information.

Chipped Edges and Broken Corners

Patio edges can lose support because of erosion, landscaping changes, impact, or repeated loading. Small, stable defects may be repairable when the surrounding concrete remains sound.

Surface Scaling or Pitting

Scaling, pitting, and rough surfaces can develop over time. Shallow deterioration may be suitable for localized surface repair, while deeper or widespread damage may make replacement more practical.

Water Pooling

Low areas can hold water because of settlement, surface depressions, or changes in patio slope. A surface patch may not solve the problem when the slab has shifted or drainage remains poor.

Separation Near Steps or the House

Gaps can form where a patio meets steps, foundations, walkways, or other concrete. These transitions should be reviewed for movement, drainage, and the condition of adjoining areas.

Broken or Moving Sections

Patio sections that rock, shift, or break into multiple pieces are usually not suitable for a simple surface patch. Localized replacement may be possible when the surrounding patio remains serviceable.

Causes and Conditions

We check drainage, edge support, soil movement, weather wear, adjoining structures, and joints before recommending patio repair or replacement.

Water pooling beside cracks on a concrete patio

Patio slope and drainage

Patio slope should direct water away from the house and toward a suitable drainage area. Settlement or previous patching can create low spots near doors, steps, or slab edges, and a surface repair may not correct the problem when the overall slab has moved.

Edge support

Erosion, landscaping changes, or settlement can reduce support beneath patio edges and corners. Unsupported areas are more likely to crack, chip, or move and may require correction of the underlying support.

Movement

Settlement, soil changes, freeze-thaw cycles, or loss of support can cause patio sections to shift or separate. Ongoing movement can cause surface repairs to fail, so the amount and pattern of displacement should be considered.

Surface exposure

Moisture, temperature changes, foot traffic, weathering, and deicing materials can gradually cause scaling, pitting, flaking, and surface wear. The depth and extent of deterioration help determine whether surface repair remains practical.

House connection

Patios often meet door thresholds, foundation walls, steps, and adjoining walkways. Settlement can create gaps, uneven transitions, or drainage toward the house, so the patio should be evaluated in relation to these connected areas rather than as an isolated slab.

Joint deterioration

Open or deteriorated joints can allow water and debris to enter and contribute to edge damage or movement. Joint repair or resealing may be appropriate when joint condition is contributing to the surrounding deterioration.

TYPICAL REPAIR SCENARIO

Before & After

This example shows the kind of damage we address. Repair methods depend on the crack pattern, movement, support, and condition of the slab.

BEFORE

Cracked concrete patio beside a residential home

Cracks, chipped edges, and surface deterioration can affect appearance, drainage, and the long-term condition of a concrete patio.

AFTER

Repaired concrete patio beside a residential home

We repair damaged areas and create a more even patio surface while preserving sound concrete when possible.

Repair or Replacement?

Repair may make sense

We repair a patio when damage is limited and the slab remains stable. The repair should restore normal use without creating weak transitions or ignoring drainage.

Damage affects a limited portion of the patio.
Cracks are stable and have little vertical displacement.
The patio still drains reasonably well.
The surrounding slab is solid.
An edge or corner defect can be rebuilt on sound concrete.
Joint or shallow surface damage is confined to a defined area.

A repair may remain visible, and a moving crack can reopen.

Replacement may be better

We recommend replacement when movement, drainage, or surface failure affects more than one area, or when the patio no longer serves the intended layout or use.

Several sections are moving or badly fractured.
Water consistently flows toward the house or collects across a large area.
Surface deterioration covers much of the patio.
Previous patches have failed.
One or more damaged sections need removal and replacement.
Multiple repairs would approach the cost of replacement, or the patio layout needs to change.

Partial replacement may preserve stable areas, while full replacement may be considered for wider failure.

Worker measuring a crack in a concrete slab

What We Evaluate

The slab should be checked for vertical displacement, unstable sections, low spots, and the direction water moves across the surface.

Crack size and pattern
Movement and level changes
Surface scaling or pitting
Door thresholds, foundation edges, steps, and walkways
Furniture, grill, seating, and primary walking areas
Planned changes to the patio size or layout

How the Request Moves Forward

1
Describe the Outdoor Space
Include wide photos showing the patio in relation to the house, doors, steps, and yard. Tell us where water collects, how the patio is normally used, and whether you plan to change the furniture layout, grilling area, or patio dimensions.
2
Review Access & Adjoining Areas
Patio projects may be affected by gates, fences, landscaping, steps, decks, utilities, and the distance from the street. These factors can influence the project scope.
3
Evaluate Movement & Drainage
The slab should be checked for vertical displacement, unstable sections, low spots, and the direction water moves across the surface.
4
Define & Protect the Work
The scope may include crack repair, edge rebuilding, surface repair, joint work, partial replacement, or full patio replacement. Appropriate curing and temporary limits on use protect the finished surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a cracked concrete patio be repaired?

Yes, when the crack is stable and the surrounding slab remains sound. Cracks with significant vertical movement, widespread branching, or recurring failure may require partial or full replacement.

Can patio repair fix standing water?

Sometimes, but not every low spot should be patched. The source of the drainage problem must be identified. If the slab grade has changed or water flows toward the house, replacement may be more appropriate.

Can only part of a patio be replaced?

Often, yes. Partial replacement may work when damage is concentrated in one section and the remaining slab is stable. The transition and expected color difference should be discussed in advance.

Will resurfacing fix all patio damage?

No. Surface treatments depend on a stable underlying slab. Resurfacing or surface repair is not a substitute for correcting movement, deep deterioration, or major displacement.

How should I prepare for a patio repair estimate?

Remove small movable items if practical, note drainage patterns after rain, and provide photos of the full patio, damaged areas, and access route. Keep heavy items in place until project instructions are provided.

How soon can I use the patio after repair or replacement?

Timing depends on the material, weather, project depth, and expected loads. We specify when foot traffic, furniture, grills, and other items can safely return.

Plan Your Patio Repair Project

Describe the cracks, damaged edges, surface wear, drainage concerns, or broken sections. Attach up to three photos showing the full patio and the affected areas. We inspect the damage before recommending repair, partial replacement, or patio replacement. Compare patio repair with partial and full replacement as you review the drainage and movement clues we consider. Use our concrete repair cost factors and estimate preparation guide to prepare your estimate request.

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