Concrete apron corners broken

DRedSky · 24-11-2025 09:03PM #1

hi all. The concrete apron around the house (i’m not certain thats the correct term) is all badly cracked and then one corner completely broken off now.
i don’t know who to ask about fixing this but theres a sound chap who does a bit of work around the house for us occasionally who suggested maybe cutting the corners off at an angle. But i’m having trouble visualizing that.

Other than that is there anything to be done? One corner is broken off completely so i’d like to do something to attempt to fix it, but is it a builder I need or handyman or what?
I’m attaching pics now. Thanks.

the_pen_turner · 24-11-2025 09:39PM

i presume thats a footpath.

i have put in a few with the corner cut off at 45 degrees and a few curves. some people love it. your issue is people driving on it . its a very delicate corner especially if the expansion joint is across it aswell.

i would cut it at 45 degrees and see if you like it. to fix it properly you will need to cut out a bigger square and deepen it a bit to make it stronger

DRedSky · 24-11-2025 09:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124015922#Comment_124015922

thanks Pen Turner! When you say “fix it”, are we talking about cutting out a section and then pouring new concrete basically?
So the fresh concrete will be white/clean against the old/worn looking existing concrete?

I suppose its a case so of picking the lesser pf two evils between the 45 degree angle or the combination of fresh/old concrete standing out?
its near the front door so im looking for whichever looks best really. Is it a job for a builder or handyman? Im unsure who to ask tbh

the_pen_turner · 24-11-2025 09:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124015951#Comment_124015951

yes. basically jack hammer it out and pour new concrete.

you will always see it . even 10 years later. i have patches in my yard 10 years old and you can see the diference. a layer of dirt will help but it will always be seen.

i would try just cutting it off first and see if you like it that way. . it is an easy enough job either way so the right handyman would have no problem

DRedSky · 24-11-2025 09:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124015988#Comment_124015988

great stuff, thanks very much for this! Really appreciate it, cheers! :)

mickdw · 24-11-2025 10:15PM

The cut off option will always look cut off. Don't like it personally.

Id renew a section and deepen the concrete and throw any bits of rebar steel you.can get your hands on into the corner.

10-10-20 · 24-11-2025 10:39PM

Set two pieces of rebar into the existing concrete and use a chemical anchor epoxy to secure it.

No way would i do it without.

DRedSky · 25-11-2025 02:07AM

thanks everyone! If it can be done with the rebar then great. Im not concerned about cost once it looks decent. Dont suppose anyone reading this might know a fella near Wexford town who’d do the job

steinbock123 · 25-11-2025 08:34AM

It’s a small crack, wouldn’t bother me. As my late father used to say “a galloping horse won’t see it”. I’d leave it myself, but that’s just me.

DRedSky · 25-11-2025 08:40AM

True but its completely broken off so you can literally just pick it up and move it. So when a car clips off it (postman etc) i expect it will break into smaller bits pretty soon.

standardg60 · 25-11-2025 10:12AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124016509#Comment_124016509

You'd cut it off in 2 minutes with angle grinder and diamond blade if you or someone you know is in anyway handy OP.

Personally I'd leave it angled and just bring the pebble in, I actually prefer that look.

Diddly Squat · 25-11-2025 02:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124016380#Comment_124016380

The only thing id say about rebar is in domestic work the path is probably 3 to 4 inches at most which makes it difficult to get a good bite on the existing concrete. The biggest danger is having it all done and a car to drive over it and youre back to square 1 as 12 mm rebar wouldn't have the strength to keep it together, it may be ok for a while but eventually it'll just loosen again. You could also cut it square off both corners and lay a square of new concrete entirely with plenty rebar

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