Concrete repair in Sioux Falls, SD
Help for homes across Sioux Falls, from older central neighborhoods to new subdivisions on the edges of the city.
Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest city, with about 192,500 residents at the 2020 census. It's the county seat of Minnehaha County and extends south into Lincoln County. Its housing ranges from early-1900s homes near downtown to subdivisions built in the last few years, and concrete problems show up in both.
What do Sioux Falls concrete calls usually involve?
- City sidewalk repair letters with a deadline
- Sunken garage aprons and driveway slabs in newer neighborhoods
- Patios and stoops settling toward the foundation
- Boulevard trees heaving sidewalk panels in older areas
- Scaling and flaking driveways after hard winters
Older homes vs. newer homes
In older neighborhoods, sidewalks and driveways may be decades old, with mature trees whose roots lift panels and old joints that have lost their filler. In newer subdivisions, the most common problem is settling: backfill around foundations and utility trenches compacts over the first several years, and stoops, aprons and patios sink with it.
How does the city's sidewalk program affect me?
The City of Sioux Falls holds property owners responsible for sidewalk repairs next to their property. The city inspects a share of sidewalks each year and responds to reported hazards. If you get a letter, you can do the work yourself with a free permit, hire a contractor who pulls the permit, or let the city's contractor do it and bill you. See sidewalk repair for details.
What's the weather like on concrete here?
Sioux Falls averages about 28 inches of precipitation and about 45 inches of snow a year, with a January average around 18°F. The city's record low is -42°F, set in 1899, and 2019 was its wettest year on record at more than 39 inches. Freeze-thaw cycles in late fall and early spring, plus deicing salt, are what wear concrete down most.
Common questions
Do concrete companies serve all of Sioux Falls?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a company that serves your neighborhood.
Who do I call about a sidewalk letter?
The city's sidewalk program at 605-367-8600, or a contractor who can pull the permit and do the work before your due date.
Services in Sioux Falls
- Concrete leveling (mudjacking and foam)Lift sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios and garage aprons back into place without tearing them out.
- Driveway repair and replacementLeveling, crack repair, garage apron fixes and full replacement for concrete driveways.
- Sidewalk repairFix trip hazards and city sidewalk notices with leveling, grinding or panel replacement.
- Steps, stoops and patiosLevel or rebuild settling front steps, stoops, porches and patios.
- Crack and joint sealingSeal cracks and joints to keep water and ice from undermining your concrete.
Nearby areas
Sunken slab or a trip hazard by the door?
Call now and a local concrete company will come look and quote the fix.