Describe movement
Note whether a section is raised, sunken, rocking, or newly out of alignment. Changes in level matter for access and repair choices.
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Start by describing what changed, where it is, and how it affects use. A repair-first review can separate surface damage from movement, trip hazards, drainage, or a base issue that may call for a different scope.
Why homeowners request an assessment
Match the fix to the kind of damage.
Concrete problems can look similar in a photo but need different responses. Describing location, change over time, surface condition, and safety concerns helps determine which options deserve review.
Separate surface wear
Scaling or spalling may be a surface issue, while recurring cracks or displaced panels may point to movement or support conditions that need closer evaluation.
Follow the water
Record where water collects or crosses the slab. Repairing the surface alone may not address the route that contributes to the problem.
Scope and budget
Compare repair, leveling, resurfacing, and replacement.
Ask what each option corrects, what it does not correct, and how the existing base or water path affects the recommendation. A repair estimate should identify the affected area and method.
01 / Locate
Identify the slab type, approximate dimensions, affected panels, edges, and nearby structures or transitions.
02 / Record
Send photos with a scale reference and note when the damage appeared, whether it is changing, and any trip or drainage concern.
03 / Compare
Ask whether crack treatment, lifting or leveling, resurfacing, or replacement fits the observed condition and what each method leaves unresolved.
04 / Plan
Confirm preparation, finish match, access, protection, and likely limitations before selecting a repair approach.
Regional planning reference
$750–$2,496
Angi’s typical Houston driveway-repair project range. The same source lists damaged-slab replacement at $10–$15 per sq ft as a separate scope reference.
These are regional published estimates, not Katy quotes. Price depends on damaged area, repair method, access, preparation, drainage or base work, and whether replacement is more appropriate.
Angi: concrete driveway repair in Houston (opens in a new tab)What changes the estimate
- Type and area of damage
- Repair, leveling, or replacement method
- Base and drainage conditions
- Finish matching and access
Repair and replacement figures are distinct estimates in the article.
Planning for a Katy property
Review soil and water at the project location.
Do not infer a property’s flood or soil conditions from the city name. FEMA mapping and USDA soil information can add location-based context; on-site observations are still needed to assess the actual slab and its support.
Share the address, close and wide photos, approximate dimensions, and a description of how the crack, level change, or spalling affects use.
Note where water moves during or after rain and whether it approaches a structure, crosses the slab, or collects at an edge.
Use map resources as screening information, not an engineering finding or a guarantee about repair performance.
Local references
FEMA Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)
Address-based access to mapped flood information.
USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey (opens in a new tab)
Create an area of interest to review official mapped soil data.
Katy, Texas / Concrete repair
Questions to consider.
Can every concrete crack be repaired?
No single method suits every crack. Width, movement, water exposure, surrounding surface condition, and the slab’s support all affect whether sealing, patching, leveling, or replacement is appropriate.
Is leveling the same as resurfacing?
No. Leveling changes the elevation of a section; resurfacing adds a finish layer to a suitable substrate. Neither automatically corrects every base or drainage problem.
When might replacement make more sense?
Replacement may be considered when damage is extensive, panels have shifted substantially, or the underlying condition cannot be addressed by the proposed repair. An on-site assessment should explain the tradeoffs.
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Show what changed and where.
Add photos, affected-area dimensions, and notes about movement, trip hazards, and water flow to the regular project intake.