What is the best way to patch multiple holes in my concrete driveways?

Joyce
by Joyce
  2 answers
  • Larry R Laatsch Larry R Laatsch on Sep 25, 2018

    Truthfully you are going to chase these potholes forever. Especially if you live where the ground freezes or you have lots of traffic on your drive. But if you absolutely need to patch the holes and want to use concrete, then empty the hole and all loose concrete out, wet it well and let it sit a day or so. Then go back and make sure the subsurface is firm. You can buy concrete driveway filler from one of the big retailers and mix it according to directions. Use a 2x4 bigger than the hole to screed (see-saw back and forth) the concrete over the patch to level it. I'd suggest using some kind of trowel to make sure the edges are nice and smooth -not sharp - and you should be good until the next one pops out. The retailer bags are heavy - 60, 70, 80 pounds or so. Be careful.

  • Alice Alice on Sep 26, 2018

    1. Using a chisel, make the crack wider at the bottom than the top.
    2. Clean out the debris with a stiff fiber or wire brush.
    3. Fill crack with patching mix (also known as vinyl concrete)
    4. Address any pop-outs.
    5. Wet the surface and apply a concrete bonding agent.
    6. Pack a small amount of anchoring cement into the hole.