Concrete Repair in Greater Cincinnati
Olde World Masons does small concrete and masonry patch repairs in Greater Cincinnati, Southern Ohio, Southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky areas. Steps, patches, and foundation corners and pockets and even foundation cement stucco can all be repaired with our concrete cement repair system.
Concrete can never be matched in color so you should expect any patch to have a differing coloring from the surrounding concrete or cement and should be taken into consideration.
This is patch work, not a tear out and a new pour.
Michael Olding has been doing these repairs since 1979. Text him with your photos. He will look at the job in person and then emails a PDF estimate to you – usually in 1 to 7 days.
Common questions
Can a concrete patch blend with the existing slab or wall?
Answer: Generally no unless you are lucky! New concrete will always have a different color from existing concrete due to age, aggregate, water, evaporation etc.
Is patching enough, or does the concrete need to be replaced replaced?
Answer: New is always the prettiest and most permanent solution for concrete but it is expensive! We do not do new concrete. Our aim is to help you secure a piece of deteriorated, chipped or settled concrete or wall section to push off that replacement cost to sometime in the future.
Why did it crack or spall in the first place?
Answer: Cracking is almost always the result of shrinkage or movement. There is very little typical concrete that has not cracked. It’s almost natural for the material. Add-in ground shifting and water infiltration into the surface of the concrete and you have your reasons for the deterioration of concrete.
Will a patch hold, or will it crack again?
Answer: Patches and repairs can hold a good long while. How long? It’s anyone’s guess. Remember this is a patch or repair and not new concrete. If you want new tear out the old and replace.
How long does a typical concrete repair take?
Answer: Since we do mostly small work it can be anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days. It just depends on the scope of the repair.
Do I need to stay off it while it cures?
Answer: Since we do small patches we use high traffic repair cement. Generally good for foot traffic the next day and autos 3 days.
How do I get an estimate?
Text Michael at 513-403-3344 with your name, address, phone, email, a short description, and photos. He does not set appointment windows. He stops by, looks at the work, and emails a PDF estimate, usually in 1 to 7 days.
Where do you work?
Greater Cincinnati: Southern Ohio, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.