✦ Concrete Repair, Patching & Masonry

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Goal Investment, Inc. DBA Handyman · Crystal Lake, Illinois

Concrete Fixed. Masonry Restored.

Cracks, spalling, settlement, tuckpointing — addressed at the root cause, not just patched over.

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✦ What We Cover

🧱 Concrete Repair, Patching Services

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Concrete Crack Repair

Routing and sealing structural cracks, epoxy injection for structural cracks, flexible polyurethane for moving cracks.

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Sidewalk & Driveway Patching

Spalled surface repair, edge chip repair, joint re-sealing, and trip-hazard grinding.

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Small Concrete Pours

Post footings, pad replacements, steps, curbs, and utility slabs up to 100 sq ft.

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Masonry Repair

Brick repair and replacement, block repair, stone work, mortar joint repair, and spalling treatment.

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Tuckpointing

Mortar joint removal and repointing on brick and block — the correct way, with proper mortar mix for the substrate.

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Foundation Crack Assessment

Visual and moisture assessment of foundation cracks. We tell you what type of crack it is, what's causing it, and what the fix options are.

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Concrete Sealing

Penetrating sealers for driveways and flatwork, joint re-sealing, and waterproofing coatings for below-grade walls.

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Step Repair

Concrete step corner and surface repairs, full step replacement, and railing anchor repair.

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What You Should Know

Not all concrete cracks are equal. Horizontal cracks in a foundation wall are far more serious than vertical shrinkage cracks. Don't treat them the same.
Cold-weather concrete work (below 40°F) requires heated water, insulated blankets, or accelerators. Pouring in freezing temps without precautions ruins the pour.
Never use calcium chloride de-icer on concrete in the first 2 winters — it destroys the surface. Use sand instead until the concrete has fully cured and carbonated.
Tuckpointing mortar must match the hardness of the surrounding brick. Mortar that's harder than the brick causes spalling — a common mistake.

❓ Common Questions

Straight Answers

Depends on the crack. Shrinkage cracks — yes, clean and seal. Heaved or settled slabs — repair or replacement depending on severity. We assess on-site.

Small replacement pads — usually not. New pours over certain sizes or near property lines may require a permit. We'll advise.

Approximately — concrete color varies by age, aggregate, and finish. We'll get close but can't guarantee an invisible match on aged slabs.