Selma · Kingsburg · 99 corridor

Concrete in Selma: repair, replace, and what it should cost.

Straight answers for homeowners in the Raisin Capital, from cracked driveways to new patios.

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Repair it or replace it?
Repair if it is hairline and level

If cracks are hairline, the slab sits level, and damage covers less than a quarter of the surface, repair or resurfacing (often $3 to $7 per square foot) is reasonable. Sunken slabs, wide cracks you can catch a shoe on, or spalling across big areas usually mean replacement is the better long-term spend.

Why it cracks

Why so much Selma concrete cracks the same way

Much of the soil around Selma and the 99 corridor carries real clay content. Clay swells in the wet winter months and shrinks hard through our long, dry summers, and that seasonal movement works on a slab from below year after year.

Concrete poured decades ago, often thinner and without much base preparation, shows it: long diagonal cracks and corners that have dropped. A modern pour done right, four inches or more over compacted base with control joints placed deliberately, handles the movement dramatically better.

What new work costs

Pricing, in plain numbers

1
Plain gray flatwork

Typically $8 to $14 per square foot installed across greater Fresno County.

2
Stamped and decorative

Runs $14 to $25 per square foot for stone, wood-look, and colored finishes.

3
A full driveway replacement

Demolition included, commonly $5,000 to $10,000 depending on size and access.

Hire with confidence

Vetting a bidder in five minutes

  • Run the license number at cslb.ca.gov: active status, bond, and workers' comp should all check out. Concrete over $500 legally requires it.
  • Ask what base preparation is included and how thick the pour will be.
  • Ask where control joints will go and how the slab will be cured in summer heat.
  • Get demolition and haul-away in writing if an old slab is coming out.

Be wary of any bid dramatically below the others. Concrete has real material costs, and the money comes out of the base prep you cannot see.

Straight answers

Common questions

Should I repair or replace a cracked driveway in Selma?
If cracks are hairline, the slab is level, and less than a quarter of the surface is affected, repair or resurfacing (often $3 to $7 per square foot) makes sense. If slabs have sunk, cracks are wide or uneven underfoot, or the surface is spalling across large areas, replacement is usually the better long-term money in the Central Valley's expansive soils.
How much does new concrete cost in Selma, CA?
Around Selma and greater Fresno County, plain gray concrete typically installs for $8 to $14 per square foot, with stamped or decorative finishes at $14 to $25. A typical two-car driveway replacement, including demolition, commonly lands between $5,000 and $10,000.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license?
Look up the license number at cslb.ca.gov, the state's free public database. Concrete work of $500 or more requires a license, typically C-8 Concrete or B General Building. The lookup shows status, bond, workers' comp, and any disciplinary actions.
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Preguntas frecuentes

Conviene reparar o reemplazar el concreto agrietado?

Si las grietas son finas y el piso esta nivelado, una reparacion o renovacion de superficie (de $3 a $7 por pie cuadrado) puede ser suficiente. Si las losas se hundieron o las grietas son anchas, el reemplazo suele ser la mejor inversion a largo plazo.

Como verifico la licencia de un contratista?

Busque el numero de licencia en cslb.ca.gov, la base de datos gratuita del estado. Todo trabajo de $500 o mas requiere licencia (C-8 o B).