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11 days ago

We have some significant cracks in our front sidewalk that were causing water to get underneath the two brick steps in front of our house. The steps were unstable and completely sinking on one side. The only way they could lift the steps and level them was to put mortar underneath. Not ideal, but that was the only option we had (according to the people helping us.) Now we have these horrible scratch looking patches on our sidewalk where they filled in the cracks with NexusPro. How do I cover these?! This is the view from my front door and you can see it from the street, too. I’m feeling so down about it and have no idea what I can do to make it look better. I’m about to throw an outdoor rug at the bottom of the stoop just so I don’t have to see it! Please help.

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cat_ky
11 days ago
last modified: 10 days ago
Have you had the company back, that did the work, to see if they have a soloution. You also have a downspout that comes down on the left side of your picture. That needs an extension on it, to run far out. All that water is going to run right under the porch, you just had repaired.
Trisha K
Original Author
11 days ago
Their solution is the NexusPro that they used. Their position is that it fills the cracks that are causing the damage, so it is necessary. It’s just so unsightly.
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HALLETT & Co.
11 days ago
How much do you want to spend? Paint the concrete. Stamp a concrete pattern over it. Rip it out and pour a new concrete pad. Go over the concrete with the same brick as the steps.
klem1
11 days ago
Since you didn't fix it yourself to begin with does that mean you are capable but chose hiring or does it mean you can't do masonry work ?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
11 days ago
Here you go.
party_music50
11 days ago
According to this article, they should have put sand on the NexusPro so that it would blend with the concrete. What is NexusPro
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
11 days ago
I agree we need more info as to budget . Concrete repairs are in my experinece never perfect . If it was mine I would look into a stamped concrete finidh put on it IMO you have bigger issues since the water is getting in that spot somehow and pouring some concrete under the step is not the answer .Water finds its way everywhere and it is not just coming from cracks in the sidewalk .
Jordan
11 days ago
resurface with stamped stone pattern would look great
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
11 days ago
Does that down pipe just disgorge onto the path?
ci_lantro
10 days ago
NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant

The silicone may rule out any coatings--paint, stain--sticking to the sealant and interfere with bonding another of masonry--brick/ stamped concrete. Proceed with caution lest you wind up with a bigger mess.

I will say that as concrete repairs go, this one is much neater than most.

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