How Do You Fix Holes In Concrete Slabs?
A concrete slab is built to last decades, and properly poured, is difficult to damage under regular use. When damage does occur, you should immediately repair the slab before the problem can grow more serious. Because of the nature of poured concrete, repairing a hole in a concrete slab is often just a matter of filling that hole with a patch material that’s as hard as the original slab. As long as the hole isn’t damaging the slab structurally, this can be done with a few tools and a bag of latex cement, with most moderate repairs being completed in an afternoon. Step 1 Clean the hole in the concrete slab completely, removing any dirt or debris. Remove any gravel or stone chips from the hole, and then use a mild detergent mixture to get rid of the dirt. Scrub the hole clean with a wire brush, and then go over it again, using a lighter brush to get at smaller areas within the hole. Remove any excess water remaining in the hole. Step 2 Follow the detergent cleaning with a degreaser to re
