+Is my concrete a good candidate for resurfacing?
If it is structurally sound, no heaving, no sunken sections, no deep cracking, and the issue is really how it looks, resurfacing is a great fit. If the base has failed, an overlay just hides the problem for a while. We check this on site before recommending it.
+How long does an overlay last?
A well prepared and sealed overlay commonly lasts ten to fifteen years under normal driveway traffic, longer on a sheltered patio. Resealing every few years extends that further.
+Will old cracks show through the new surface?
Hairline cracks get bridged as part of the prep, but a genuine structural crack in the base can eventually reflect through over time. We assess existing cracking honestly first rather than resurfacing over a problem that needs a real repair.
+Can you add colour or texture?
Yes. Overlays can be finished plain, broom textured, spray applied with a knockdown texture, or stencilled to look like pavers or stone, a completely new look over the existing slab.
+How is this different from full replacement?
Full replacement breaks out the old concrete and pours a new structural slab from scratch. Resurfacing bonds a thin overlay onto sound existing concrete, faster, cheaper and far less demolition, as long as the base is genuinely sound.
+Does it work on garage floors?
Yes, garage and internal floors are a common job, refreshing a stained or dated slab with a new sealed finish, sometimes as a step towards a polished look. See our flooring and polishing pages for more.
+When can I use it again?
Foot traffic is usually fine within 24 hours, vehicles after several days once the overlay and sealer have cured properly. We give you exact timing for your specific job.
+What can be resurfaced?
Driveways, patios, paths, pool surrounds and garage or shed floors, provided the existing concrete is sound. We tell you honestly if a surface is not a good candidate rather than resurfacing over a real problem.
