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Concrete Repair & Replacement Contractors — Lee's Summit & KC Metro

LS Concrete Contractors assesses and repairs or replaces failing concrete for residential and commercial properties in Lee's Summit and the KC metro. Getting the diagnosis right is the first step — because most early concrete failure in KC has a specific, identifiable cause.

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The Finished Project

Concrete that performs correctly — because the cause was fixed.

Concrete that was failing — cracked, settled, or scaling — can return to clean, fully functional flatwork when the root cause is addressed before the fix. The goal is always concrete that performs correctly for the conditions it lives in, not just looks good on day one.

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Repair

What Concrete Repair vs. Replacement Covers in Lee's Summit

Most concrete failures we encounter in Lee's Summit have a specific cause: clay soil movement, drainage problems, inadequate base preparation, deicer damage, or joint spacing that allowed uncontrolled cracking. Understanding which cause is operating determines what the right fix actually is — and whether a repair or resurface will hold, or whether replacement is the more economical long-term decision.

We handle surface crack repair, joint sealing and repair, concrete resurfacing and overlays, and full demolition and replacement. We give you an honest assessment of each option — including cases where repair is genuinely the better answer and we recommend it over a larger scope.

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Common Situations

How Do You Know If Concrete Needs Repair or Full Replacement?

› Driveway, patio, or sidewalk has visible surface cracking or spalling
› Concrete surface is scaling or peeling — especially near edges or joints
› A section of concrete has settled and created a trip hazard or drainage issue
› You're seeing widening cracks over time rather than stable hairlines
› Water pools on or near the concrete after rain events
› Commercial flatwork is showing wear that affects operations or safety

Technical Factors

What We Assess Before Recommending Any Concrete Scope

Structural Integrity

Is the slab itself sound, or has it lost structural capacity from cracking, settlement, or base failure? A structurally compromised slab can't support overlay or patch work.

Base Condition

What's under the slab? If the base shifted or the subgrade failed, any surface repair will be temporary — the movement continues regardless of what's done on top.

Drainage Situation

If water is a contributing cause, the drainage has to be addressed as part of the repair or replacement scope. Fixing the concrete without fixing the drainage produces the same failure.

Failure Cause

Surface scaling from deicers, cracking from joint spacing failures, settlement from subgrade movement, and damage from freeze-thaw each have different implications for the repair approach.

Lee's Summit / KC Context

The Most Common KC Concrete Failure Patterns We Diagnose

In Lee's Summit and the KC metro, the failure patterns we see most consistently are: clay soil settlement causing driveway and walkway sections to drop or heave, deicer damage on surfaces that weren't air-entrained or properly sealed, and widespread cracking from control joint spacing that was inadequate for the slab dimensions. Each of these has a distinct look and a distinct fix. Knowing which one you're dealing with determines whether repair is a reasonable option or whether replacement with a corrected base is the smarter investment.

Pricing

How Much Does Concrete Repair or Replacement Cost in Kansas City?

Concrete repair costs vary widely by scope and failure cause. Crack filling and joint sealing run $2–5 per linear foot. Partial panel replacement runs $8–14 per square foot. Full driveway or patio replacement runs $5–10 per square foot standard. Resurfacing and overlay work runs $4–8 per square foot when the base is sound. The site walk determines which option applies — we never quote repair scope without seeing the subgrade condition.

› Type of failure (surface crack, settlement, drainage failure)
› Base condition (determines whether repair holds)
› Scope of damage (isolated panels vs. widespread)
› Whether drainage correction is part of the scope
› Demo and haul-off if full replacement is required

Compare Your Options

Repair, Resurface, or Replace — What Each Option Is Right For

Repair

Base intact, damage isolated

Surface crack sealing, joint repair and resealing, spall patching — for structurally sound slabs with localized surface damage.

› Surface crack filling
› Joint sealing and repair
› Spall and scaling patches
› Targeted edge repair

Not appropriate as a patch over structural failure or active settlement.

Resurface

Sound base, no active settlement

Bonded concrete overlays and resurfacing products for slabs with intact structure but worn, faded, or lightly deteriorated surfaces.

› Bonded concrete overlay
› Decorative resurfacing
› Texture and color refresh
› Thin-section topping

Requires a sound base. An overlay on a settling slab fails the same way.

Replace

Structural loss or base failure

Full demo, subbase correction, drainage redesign, and complete new pour for slabs with structural failure, drainage problems, or uneconomical repair costs.

› Full demolition and haul-off
› Subbase assessment and correction
› Drainage redesign if needed
› New pour to correct spec

The right answer when repair cost approaches replacement cost without the longevity.

FAQ

Common questions about this service.

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How do I know if my driveway should be repaired or replaced?

The key indicator is what's happening underneath the surface. A driveway with scattered cracks but a solid base and no settlement is a repair or overlay candidate. A driveway that's settled in sections, has widespread cracking, or has been patched multiple times without lasting results is usually telling you the base has failed. A site visit is the only reliable way to make that call — phone or photo assessments are guesses.

Can you fix just one section of a cracked driveway?

Yes. If the damage is localized and the surrounding concrete is structurally sound, partial removal and replacement or targeted overlay is practical. We match the new section as closely as possible to the existing concrete. A color match to weathered concrete isn't always achievable, but the repair will be structurally sound and functionally equivalent.

What causes concrete to crack in Kansas City?

The most common causes in KC are clay soil movement (the native expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, stressing slabs from below), inadequate control joint spacing during installation, and freeze-thaw cycles on concrete that wasn't air-entrained for exterior exposure. Deicer damage is common on surfaces that were never sealed or were sealed improperly. Most of these failures are traceable to the original installation.

How long does concrete repair last?

A repair that addresses the underlying cause lasts as long as the surrounding concrete. A repair that doesn't — patching a settled section without correcting the drainage or subgrade issue — typically fails again within 2–4 years. We'll tell you which situation you're in during the estimate.

Is concrete resurfacing worth the investment?

Resurfacing makes sense when the existing slab is structurally sound and the goal is restoring appearance or adding a decorative finish. It doesn't make sense when the slab is actively settling, when cracking is widespread, or when drainage problems haven't been resolved. The overlay bonds to the existing concrete — whatever that slab does, the overlay follows.

Service Areas

Concrete Repair & Replacement across the eastern KC metro.

We handle concrete repair & replacement in Lee's Summit and 11 surrounding cities. Each location has the same base-prep standards and KC-specified mix design.