When Repair Is No Longer an Option

Your driveway has cracks that spread every year, a patio that has settled into a low spot where water sits after every storm, or a slab that broke apart because the ground beneath it shifted. In Shreveport, older concrete often reaches a point where patching or resurfacing will not fix the problem. The base has failed, the slab has moved too much, or the damage is too widespread to repair. When that happens, the only solution is to remove the old concrete and replace it with a new installation built on a properly prepared base.

Shreveport Concrete & Patios provides full removal of cracked, sunken, or failing residential concrete and replaces it with new slabs designed to last. The service is available throughout Shreveport and surrounding areas for driveways, patios, and other residential surfaces that cannot be repaired. Each replacement project addresses the underlying base and soil issues that caused the original failure, and the new concrete is installed using methods suited to local conditions. Replacement is frequently needed in older neighborhoods where decades of ground movement, tree roots, or poor drainage have taken their toll.

Contact us to schedule an evaluation of your existing concrete and receive a detailed estimate for removal and replacement in Shreveport.

The process begins with breaking up and removing the damaged concrete from the site. In Shreveport, this includes hauling away the old material and inspecting the ground underneath to identify drainage problems, soil movement, or voids that contributed to the failure. The base is excavated, regraded, and compacted to create a stable foundation for the new slab. Forms are set, reinforcement is placed, and the new concrete is poured and finished using techniques that account for local clay soil and heat cycles.

Once the replacement concrete cures, you will have a level, stable surface free of the cracks, settling, and drainage problems that marked the old one. Water drains off properly instead of pooling in low spots. The slab supports vehicle traffic or foot traffic without shifting or breaking apart. You no longer see spiderweb cracks spreading across the surface or edges that crumble when weight rolls over them.

Replacement projects take longer than repairs because the old concrete must be removed and the base must be rebuilt before the new slab is poured. The new concrete requires about a week to cure before it can be used. All debris and old material is hauled away as part of the service, and the site is cleaned up once the pour is complete.

Homeowners facing concrete replacement often want to know what caused the failure, how long the work takes, and whether the new slab will last longer. Here are the answers to the most common questions.

Shreveport Concrete & Patios removes and replaces failing residential concrete throughout Shreveport, addressing the base and soil issues that caused the original damage. Reach out to schedule an evaluation and discuss your replacement project.