Garage Floor Repair

[Northendzone]

Hi All - came across this fourm as a result of my particpation in another group.

I am having some issues with my garage pad and am looking for some thoughts on how to best repair it. The link below provides pictures of my problem:http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/r...3&page=1&_suid=136942377921705523687979854885

i was wondering what the recommended approach to fixing this issue might be. I should note that the problem area is part of my pad, but it is outside (when my door is closed, the protion of the pad that is damaged is exposed).

I had a quote from a local outfit that claim they can repair and seal the floor for between $2,500 to $3,500 - which is more than I am willing to invest at the moment.

what can of lifespan can I expect from a self repair?

 

[pattenp]

The pictures are a little too close to get a good feel for what's going on. But, if you pull out the busted pieces and don't disturb the base you could just pour some new concrete. Clean up the edges of the slab and brush on some bonding agent to get the new concrete to adhere to the old. How long the patch will last is anybodies guess.

 

[Northendzone]

thanks for the thought.

my other question is that after i repair this spot, i was thinking of sealing my floor with something that is sold at a home depot/lowes.

any recommendations for a diy sealer?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

thanks for the thought.

my other question is that after i repair this spot, i was thinking of sealing my floor with something that is sold at a home depot/lowes.

any recommendations for a diy sealer?

Can't help you with a big box sealer.
Having a failure like yours is fortuitous.

You can saw-cut that entire leading edge 10" back, break-out the bad stuff, dowel into the slab and repour.

It will look like it was part of the original design.