North Miami driveways face two enemies: root heave from mature ficus and oak, and rain that undermines the base. Resurfacing over a failing base is money thrown away — we repair the substrate, then finish.
Paver driveways are common here and usually recoverable. Lifting the affected field, re-screeding the sand base, resetting the pavers and re-sanding with polymeric sand produces a flat drive again without full replacement.
Why this matters in North Miami
Curb-to-garage aprons near NE 125th Street and West Dixie Highway see heavy vehicle traffic and settle at the joint — that transition is where we check first.
What driveways includes
- Concrete crack repair and patching
- Decorative resurfacing and overlays
- Paver reset, re-leveling and re-sanding
- Root damage repair and base correction
- Pressure washing and sealing
- Walkway, apron and pool-deck repair
Driveways questions from North Miami customers
- Can a cracked concrete driveway be resurfaced instead of replaced?
- If the slab is stable and cracks are not moving, a bonded overlay works well and looks new. Heaved or rocking slabs need replacement of the affected section.
- How often should a driveway be sealed in South Florida?
- Every two to three years for pavers, three to five for concrete, given the UV and rain load here.