Driveway & Sidewalk Repair
Fix Cracks Before They Spread
Small driveway problems don't stay small. A hairline crack lets in water that freezes, expands, and widens the damage, while a sunken section becomes a trip hazard and an eyesore. Timely repair is far cheaper than a full replacement down the road.
A good concrete pro matches the repair to the damage, crack filling, resurfacing, or mudjacking to lift a sunken slab, and can tell you honestly when a surface is too far gone to repair. Catching problems early keeps them affordable.
Abode connects you with local driveway repair pros. Compare specialists, understand the cost, and protect your driveway.
Did You Know?
Freeze-thaw cycles can widen a hairline driveway crack dramatically in a single winter, which is why small concrete problems rarely stay small for long.
Driveway & Sidewalk Repair Cost. How Much Do Projects Cost?
Most projects run between $150 and $5,000. The average price is typically around $1,000. The $150 to $5,000 range describes one repair on a typical residential driveway - crack filling, sealcoating, patching, resurfacing, or mudjacking a sunken slab - and not a full tear-out and replacement. Those are four different jobs at four different prices: crack filling, sealcoating, and patching stay in the low hundreds, while resurfacing the whole surface or lifting a settled slab is where the top of the range comes from, so ask which job a quote is actually pricing.
Typical duration: A few hours to 2 days
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crack and edge repair | $175-$650 | Filling cracks and fixing crumbling edges |
| Sealcoating | $200-$600 per driveway installed | Priced at $0.15-$0.40 per sq ft, so an 800 sq ft or larger driveway can reach $1,000 |
| Pothole and patch repair | $150-$800 | An isolated pothole starts at $150-$300, a 10-20 sq ft cut-and-patch runs $400-$800, and patching that needs base work is $1,000-$3,000 |
| Resurfacing | $1,000-$4,500 | Asphalt overlay at $1-$3 per sq ft installed sits at the bottom, a concrete overlay at $3-$12 per sq ft at the top |
| Mudjacking (lifting sunken slab) | $700-$3,800 | Raising a settled section back into place at $3-$6 per sq ft, against job minimums of $450-$950 |
Cost data verified August 24, 2026. How we source cost data.
08/24/2026
Signs You Need Driveway & Sidewalk Repair
- Cracks in the driveway or sidewalk
- Crumbling or spalling edges
- A sunken or uneven section
- Pooling water on the surface
- A trip hazard forming
Is It Right For You?
Who It's For
- Homeowners with cracked or sunken driveways
- Anyone catching damage before it spreads
Who It's Not For
- Driveways too far gone, needing replacement
- Brand-new surfaces under warranty
What to Watch Out For
Repairs on a failing driveway are only a stopgap
Severely damaged slabs may not be liftable
Alternatives to Consider
| Alternative | Better When | Worse When |
|---|---|---|
| Full replacement | Necessary for failed surfaces | Far more expensive than a repair |
| DIY crack filler | Cheap for hairline cracks | Won't address sunken or structural issues |
Is It Worth It?
Driveway repair is worth it when caught early, since a few hundred dollars of crack filling prevents thousands in resurfacing or replacement.
Questions to Ask Your Pro
- Can this be repaired, or does it need replacement?
- Will the repair match the existing surface?
- How long will the repair last?
Frequently Asked Questions
Driveway repair runs $150 to $5,000 depending on the job, with an average around $1,000. Crack filling, sealcoating, and patching stay between $150 and $800, resurfacing runs $1,000 to $4,500, and mudjacking a sunken slab runs $700 to $3,800.
Filling cracks and fixing crumbling edges is the least expensive at $175 to $650, and sealcoating a typical driveway runs $200 to $600. Doing either early prevents costlier damage.
Mudjacking lifts a sunken concrete slab back into place by pumping material underneath, costing $700 to $3,800 depending on the area.
Isolated cracks and sunken sections can be repaired, but a driveway that's failing throughout usually needs replacement.
Water enters cracks and freeze-thaw cycles widen them fast, so early repair keeps a small problem from becoming a big one.
