The short answer
Concrete repair can correct cracks, settlement, trip edges, and drainage problems while keeping serviceable flatwork in place. Bats evaluates the slab, surrounding soil, water movement, use, and access before recommending leveling or repair. The recommendation should match the property instead of forcing every symptom into one method.
Explore the repair paths
Start with the problem, then choose the method.
Concrete Leveling
Sunken but repairable exterior concrete
↗02Cracked Concrete Repair
Repairable cracks in non-structural concrete flatwork
↗03Concrete Slab Repair
Exterior or non-structural concrete slabs
↗04Concrete Footings Repair
Repairable footings with confirmed distress
↗05Driveway Repair & Leveling
Settled or cracked driveway panels that remain repairable
↗06Sidewalk Repair & Leveling
Uneven walkways with repairable panels
↗07Patio Repair & Leveling
Concrete patios with localized settlement
↗08Porch & Steps Repair
Settled concrete porches or steps that remain repairable
↗09Pool Deck Repair & Leveling
Repairable settlement in concrete pool decking
↗10Garage Floor Repair
Repairable garage slabs with localized distress
↗11Basement Floor Repair
Existing basement concrete floors with repairable distress
↗12Sunroom Concrete Floor Repair
Repairable concrete floors in enclosed sunrooms
↗Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step before choosing a concrete repair method?
Inspect the property, record the symptoms, and review elevations and site conditions. The method should follow the diagnosis, not the other way around.
How do Central Texas soils affect the repair plan?
Expansive clay can shrink during drought and swell after heavy rain. Drainage, plumbing leaks, grading, and seasonal moisture changes help explain why different parts of a structure move differently.
Can Bats explain the options without a sales pitch?
That is the goal: a plain-English explanation of what is actually happening, what may be contributing to it, and which repair options make sense for the site.
How this guidance is reviewed
Local context, visible assumptions.
This page was reviewed by the Bats Foundation Repair editorial team on July 21, 2026. It explains general repair planning; only an on-site inspection can identify the cause or scope for a specific property.
- USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey for site-specific soil context
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for Texas soil and water-management education
Last reviewed July 21, 2026
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