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Concrete Resurfacing in Palmerston North
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- Honest call on resurface versus replace
- Surface ground and prepared so the overlay bonds
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- 200+projects completed
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About Our Resurfacing Service
Not every tired driveway needs replacing.
Plenty of the concrete around Palmerston North is structurally fine and simply looks its age. Dusty, stained, patched in three shades of grey, or just a dated finish on a house that has since been renovated. Replacing all of that is a big spend when the slab under it has years left in it.
Resurfacing puts a new bonded surface over the top. There is no breaking out, no truck carting concrete away and no rebuilding the base, so it is faster and cheaper than a replacement and there is almost no waste. What you end up with is a fresh, even finish in the colour and texture you picked.
The catch is that it only works on a slab that has stopped moving. An overlay is a surface, not a structure, so it does nothing to hold together concrete that is cracked through, rocking or sinking. We look at the slab before we price anything, and if resurfacing is the wrong answer we say so and quote the replacement instead, whether that is a new concrete driveway or a path. Selling someone an overlay that fails in a season does us no favours either.
What The Job Involves
How we resurface concrete
Nearly all of the work is preparation. The surface gets cleaned back hard and then ground or blasted to open it up, because an overlay will not stick to a sealed, polished or oil-soaked face no matter how good the product is.
Then the repairs. Cracks are cut out, filled and bridged, edges and broken corners rebuilt, and anything hollow or delaminated is taken out back to solid concrete. If water has been getting under the slab, that gets sorted here rather than covered up.
Once the surface is sound we prime it and lay the overlay, then finish it the way you have chosen, broomed for grip, trowelled smooth, coloured or stencilled. Joints are carried through from the slab below so the new surface moves where the old one does, then it is cured and sealed.
- Assess the slab, resurface or replaceAt quote
- Clean, grind and open the surfaceDay 1
- Cracks cut out and bridgedDay 1
- Edges and hollow areas rebuiltDay 1-2
- Prime and lay the overlayDay 2-3
- Finish, texture or colour appliedDay 2-3
- Joints carried through and curedDay 2-3
- Sealed and handed backDay 2-3
Concrete resurfacing we have poured around Palmerston North
Photos from our recent jobs. Tap any photo to see it bigger, then swipe through.
Where It Works
Where an overlay makes sense
The rule is the same everywhere: sound slab, tired surface. The finish then gets chosen for how the area is used rather than how it looks in a brochure.
Driveways
Dusty, stained and patched driveways brought back to one even surface, with enough texture to keep grip in the wet.
Entry paths & steps
The area people actually look at on the way in. A non-slip overlay ties an old path in with newer work around it.
Patios & pool surrounds
Where a dated finish is the only problem. Colour and texture chosen to work with the house as it is now, not as it was.
Garage & shed floors
Chalky, dusting floors ground back and given a hard, sweepable surface that takes a coating if you want one later.
Concrete pricing
What decides the cost of concrete resurfacing in Palmerston North?
Two jobs of the same size can price quite differently, so we measure up and check the site before giving you a number. Here is what moves the price. Costs are always subject to change, and many factors affect the final price.
Area
Resurfacing is priced by the square metre, so the size of the surface is the starting point.
Condition of the slab
A sound slab needs surface prep. A cracked or moving one needs repair work before any overlay.
Finish
Plain, textured and coloured finishes use different materials and take different amounts of time.
Access and extras
Edges, steps and drainage details are priced as their own lines in the written quote.
Why we quote on site, not over the phone
Every one of these factors changes from property to property, so a price over the phone is a guess that tends to grow once work starts. We come out, measure up and give you a firm written price. It is free, with no obligation, and usually with you within 48 hours of your call.
What your Palmerston North neighbours say about our concreting
Absolutely brilliant from the very beginning right through to the end. Communication, professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, patience, dedication, the whole package. I never thought I would be so wowed by a new driveway, but thanks to Bolt Concreting I am! Recommend these guys hands down.
We would highly recommend Bolt Concreting, they did a brilliant job, communication was awesome, attention to detail the best. Genuine hardworking professional team that went above and beyond. Thanks Jase and the team.
Jase and his team are awesome.His communication was excellent. He turned up when he said he would and the quality of workmanship by Jase and his team was highly professional. We were really pleased with the job they did and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting an job done to a high standard.
I highly recommend Bolt Concreting, they did an amazing job putting down a concrete patio at my rental start to finish. Was of a very high standard of workmanship top job
We have used Bolt Concrete and will be using again if the opportunity arises . We're very impressed with their workmanship they stand by their price, it's great to see such a hardworking team taking such pride in their job. Keep up the good work guys!!!
Absolutely rate bolt concrete they are very professional and highly recommend them to anyone who wants concrete work done. They have done our whole driveway and communicated with us the whole way and went above and beyond to get the job done. Absolutely recommend Jason and his dad. Thanks for an awesome job Team
Highly recommend Bolt Concreting. Great attention to detail from start to finish, excellent communication throughout the whole job and you can really see the pride taken in their work. Jase went above and beyond and the excellent, final finish exceeded expectations. They were professional, reliable and easy to deal with and I am very happy with the result.
Excellent communication skills, takes pride in making sure the client is getting what they want and helping them to find the perfect result. excellent finished product.
100% the Go-To team for concreting jobs! Jason and Alan are a great team and did an amazing job at our front entrance! Definitely recommend them.
Truly thank Jason and his team for a wonderful job that has recently been completed for my parents' place, giving an old house a new life.
Jason takes his client seriously, from our first meeting till the completion of the project, he guided us through each single step of the work, and we felt at ease particularly in the areas outside of our knowledge.
Why work with us
Why homeowners pick us for their concrete resurfacing projects
We turn up, we do the job properly, and we do not leave until it is right. Twelve years of laying concrete across the Manawatū means there is not much we have not poured. The same standard goes on a two-metre path as goes on a full driveway.
200+concrete projects completed
12+years industry experience
One firm price, in writing
No estimates that balloon. The price we quote on site is the price you pay.
The owner does the work
No subcontracted crews. The bloke who shook your hand pours your concrete.
Built for Palmerston North weather
Falls, drainage and cure times matched to Manawatū winters, no ponding, no early cracks.
Guaranteed workmanship
If our workmanship ever lets you down, we come back and make it right. Simple.
How it works
From first call to a finished project
You deal with the same person from the first phone call to the final clean-up. No call centres, no runaround.
You get in touch
Fill in the form or call 0279094888. We reply within one working day and book a time that suits you.
Free on-site measure
We come to your Palmerston North property, measure up, check access and drainage, and talk through the finishes.
Fixed price quote
You get a fixed price in writing with the scope spelled out. No estimates that creep once we start.
Prep and pour
We break out the old surface, prepare the base, set the boxing and reinforcing, then pour and finish by hand.
Cure and clean up
We cure the slab properly, cut the joints, tidy the site and tell you exactly when you can walk and drive on it.
Get it right first time
Things to watch for with concrete resurfacing
Most regrets come from the same few mistakes. Here is what goes wrong, and how we prevent it.
What goes wrong
An overlay bonded to a dirty or moving slab, so it lifts within a season.
How we prevent it
Every surface is cleaned, ground and prepared before anything goes over it.
What goes wrong
Cracks that telegraph straight back through the new surface.
How we prevent it
We cut out cracks and fix the cause before resurfacing.
What goes wrong
A patchy, uneven finish that looks worse than the old concrete.
How we prevent it
The finish is applied and worked evenly, with colours and textures matched to the rest of the property.
What we do
Other concrete work around your home
Every job starts the same way: we come out, measure up, talk through finishes and leave you a firm written price.
Paths, steps and patios
Straight or curved paths, steps and patios that drain properly through wet Manawatū winters and grip underfoot.
Concrete slabs
Patios, shed and garage floors, sleepout foundations and pads for spa pools and heat pumps.
Exposed aggregate
A washed stone finish that hides tyre marks and stains and stays naturally non-slip, for driveways, paths and entranceways.
Concrete repairs
Cracked, sunken or crumbling concrete fixed at the cause, then cut out and repoured so the repair holds.
Driveway repairs
Failed driveway sections cut out and repoured to a joint, so the repair reads as part of the driveway.
Guides
Guides for Palmerston North homeowners
About us
Meet Bolt Concreting, Palmerston North concreters
Resurfacing is the fussiest concrete work there is, so we prepare every surface properly before anything goes over it.
Bolt Concreting is a boutique Palmerston North concreting company that has been laying concrete across the Manawatū since 2014, with more than 200 completed projects. The person who comes out to quote your job is the person who sets the boxing, screeds the pour and runs the trowel over the finish.
- Pouring concrete in the Manawatū since 2014
- Workmanship guaranteed
- A firm written price after every on-site quote
FAQs
Resurfacing questions we get asked
Can any concrete be resurfaced?
No, and this is the part worth getting right. Resurfacing works when the slab underneath is structurally sound, tired, stained, dusty or dated on top, but not moving. If the slab is cracked right through, rocking, sinking or lifting, an overlay will crack in exactly the same places within a season. We assess it before we price it.
How much cheaper is resurfacing than new concrete?
Meaningfully cheaper, because you are not paying to break out, cart away, re-excavate and rebuild the base. There is no demolition and no waste. How much you save depends on how much prep and crack repair the existing surface needs first.
How long does resurfacing take?
Most residential jobs are two to three days: grinding and prep, crack repair, then the overlay and finish. It is quicker than a full replacement mainly because there is no dig-out.
What finishes can I have?
Broom or textured for grip, a trowelled finish where you want it smooth, and coloured or stencilled patterns where the surface is on show. We can also grind and polish an existing interior slab rather than overlay it.
Will the old cracks come back through?
Only if the cause is left in place. A crack from a slab that has stopped moving gets cut out, filled and bridged, and it stays gone. A crack from ground movement or a washed-out base will reappear, which is why we fix the cause first or tell you to replace instead.
How thick is a resurfacing overlay?
Usually between 6mm and 20mm depending on the product and the finish. That matters at doorways and garage thresholds, so we check clearances before we start rather than after.
When can I drive on it?
Foot traffic after 24 to 48 hours and vehicles after about a week, the same as new concrete. We will tell you exactly when yours is ready.
Is resurfacing as durable as new concrete?
A properly bonded overlay on a sound, well-prepared slab lasts for many years. It is not a substitute for replacing a failed slab, the durability comes from what is underneath, which is why we are honest about when replacement is the better spend.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū, including Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Feilding, Longburn and Linton.
Is the on-site quote really free?
Completely. We measure, talk through the options and leave you a written price. If it is not right for you, no hard feelings.
Areas we serve
Resurfacing concrete across Palmerston North & the Manawatū
We come out to quote for free. If you are not sure whether we cover your place, give us a call. We usually do.
Contact us
Get a firm price for your concrete job
- Free on-site measure and quote
- Written price within 48 hours
- No job too small, from a few steps to a full driveway
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