Uneven concrete in backyard

You could just throw some gravel and pavers on top of it. The gravel to level it out, and pavers for design. A picture of your yard would help people imagine whats possible.

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whalien | 6 years and 4 months ago

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We are interested in updating the backyard. The majority of the backyard is concrete slab that’s old, uneven, and cracked. Not looking to spend a ton of money removing it all and starting over. Are there less expensive methods to even out the grade? Would like to speak to some professionals with this kind of experience. One vendor didn’t have much to offer.

yudashasom | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Anything besides a full replacement would be temporary. Full replacement meaning, break it up, haul it out, grade, and redo.

Arkady | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Try Park Slope Brownstone for an estimate – 646 554 4513 – knowledgeable & reasonably priced.

whalien | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks everyone.

bqeresident1 | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Hi – have the same issue – interested to know what you find out.

whalien | 6 years and 4 months ago

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@arkady, thanks for the recommendation. tried to google the vendor and you can imagine i got a lot of results back. sadly, no company exists called “Park Slope Brownstone.” Do you know if they go by another name?

greenworks | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Park Slope Brownstone does exist even if they are hard to google. They have been mentioned many times here I just don’t think they pay any mind to SEO, LoL.

yudashasom | 6 years and 4 months ago

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They don’t have a very Google-able name, but they are out there and recommended many times like boo said.

But I’ve never been impressed by their brownstone work. I’ve seen a dozens of their jobs and the finish is decent, but not as good as the other guys. Their sites are sloppy, and progress is very slow.

Maybe their yard work is better.

whalien | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks for the heads-up @no-permitz. We aren’t doing any brownstone work. Just looking for ideas on dealing with our uneven cracked concrete work in our backyard.

Arkady | 6 years and 4 months ago

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They’ve done 3 houses on my block – all look fine several years later. They can be slow but I’ve found them to be neat & tidy.

yudashasom | 6 years and 4 months ago

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@whalien, clearly I understood that from my reply. I’m just going to stop giving you advice because of your responses on several posts to me, and others.

whalien | 6 years and 4 months ago

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@no-permitz, sorry if you thought I was being snarky because i reiterated my initial reply. grateful for all the help i get on here. it’s a huge resource, as are you.