Concrete restoration frequently asked questions

It is much cheaper. By saving the concrete you already have, you completely avoid the massive cost of hiring heavy machinery to excavate and cart away the old broken slab. We work on top of the slab.

If your driveway is structurally sound and isn't sinking or shifting, it's usually a prime candidate. We look at the base first to make sure there's no major foundational failure underneath.

We rarely replace slabs. Complete replacement is only necessary if the slab has severely shifted or has deep structural cracks from a sinking foundational base. If your concrete is stable and mostly flat, our restoration methods will give you a beautiful, durable surface that is built to handle the Gympie sun.

We fix them properly. We use a specialized grinder to open up the crack and clear the dust before injecting high-strength epoxy resin or polymer fillers deep into the structural gap. Our repairs hold tight.

We can repair it. This pitting is called spalling, and we fix it by grinding back the weak, crumbly surface concrete until we expose the solid aggregate underneath the slab. Then we patch it.

It is a liquid mix. We combine cement and fine sand with liquid polymers to create a high-strength mixture that we spray directly onto your prepared, clean concrete slab surface. This forms an ultra-hard skin.

Yes. We apply a textured, slip-resistant finish that gives car tyres maximum grip which is essential for steep driveways in wet weather when the surface gets slick.

Hot water melts grease. It lifts ingrained oil and kills mould spores deep inside the concrete pores. While a cold hose just cleans the surface, our commercial hot-water pressure washing system heats the water to sanitize and clean your concrete slab completely.

Concrete is porous. It absorbs water and grease like a hard sponge. Applying a protective sealer plugs those tiny concrete pores to stop water or grease from sinking in while defending the slab against the baking Queensland sun.

Pour a cup of water. If the water beads up, your sealer is still doing its job. However, if the concrete absorbs the liquid and turns dark within a few minutes, that means the protection has worn thin and you need a fresh coat.

It can look even better. Resurfacing allows us to apply uniform colours and neat textures. This completely covers patchy concrete extensions or dark stains to give your home a beautiful new finish that matches your modern outdoor Queensland style perfectly.

We have many colours. We offer natural greys and warm charcoals as well as classic Queensland earth tones. Our team can blend these pigments to perfectly match your existing gutters or roof line so your freshly restored driveway matches the style of your Queensland home.

Most residential projects are completed in 1 to 3 days. This timeline depends on the weather and how much surface preparation and repair work we have to do first.

This depends on the specific sealer or overlay system used and the weather at the time. [NEEDS ATLAS INPUT: confirm typical walk-on time for the products Atlas uses] We'll confirm safe timing for your surface before we leave site.

Maintenance is very simple. Keep the surface swept and hose off any loose dirt. You should wash away wet leaves quickly so they don't leave organic stains, and always avoid harsh solvents or metal-edged tools that could scratch the sealer.

No. We always mix specialized slip-resistant grains into our sealer coats. This creates a fine, sandpaper-like texture that provides solid traction for vehicle tyres and wet bare feet during the heaviest Queensland tropical rain storms.

Yes, quotes are free. We're happy to visit your property, look over the concrete and walk you through the surface condition and the options available before you make any decision.

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