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A commercial entrance repaired, coated & reset in Toronto

Job Entrance repair & waterproofingType CommercialSystem Waterproof traffic coatingAlso Interlock lift & resetArea Toronto, ON

In one paragraph: This building entrance had been failing quietly for years, cracked and spalling concrete, weeds established in the joints, water collecting in the low corner, and the interlock alongside settled below the slab into a lip you could catch a foot on. Concrete Repair Plus cut out and rebuilt the damaged concrete, finished the walkway, apron and steps in a waterproof traffic coating with a slip-resistant texture, and lifted, re-based and reset the interlock flush to the slab. The entrance stayed usable throughout.

After: the same walkway resurfaced in a light grey waterproof traffic coating, clean and continuous to the edgeBefore: a commercial entrance walkway in Toronto with cracked, stained concrete and weeds growing up through the jointsBeforeAfter

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What was going on

Entrances fail differently from the rest of a building. They take the most foot traffic on the property, they get salted hardest in winter, and they are usually the low point everything drains toward. So the damage concentrates in one small, highly visible area, and because it arrives gradually, it tends to get walked over for years before anyone books it.

Here the concrete was cracked and spalling, weeds had established themselves in the joints, and water was sitting in the low corner rather than running off it. That standing water was doing two jobs at once: soaking into the slab to freeze and break it apart from the inside, and washing the bedding out from under the interlock alongside, which is why those units had dropped below the slab edge.

The fix had to address both. The damaged concrete was cut out and rebuilt, then the walkway, apron and steps were finished in a waterproof traffic coating, a flexible bonded membrane you can walk on, which keeps water out of the slab instead of merely slowing it down. The interlock was lifted, the base corrected and the units reset flush, so the transition stopped being a trip hazard.

On a commercial property that last point is not cosmetic. A settled lip at a building entrance is the kind of detail that turns into a claim, and it is the cheapest thing on the site to put right.

Around the entrance

The walkway above is the headline, but an entrance is only fixed if every surface around it is fixed at the same time. Water finds whatever you left out.

Before: spalled and cracked concrete at the base of a commercial entrance, with settled interlock and weeds along the wall
Where it started · The corner

The low corner by the entrance, which is where water had been collecting and sitting. Cracked and spalling concrete, staining, weeds established in the joints, and the interlock alongside settled below the slab edge, a lip you can catch a foot on.

After: the same corner repaired and finished in a waterproof traffic coating, with the interlock lifted and reset
The same corner · Finished

Concrete repaired, then coated as one continuous surface with no seam for water to find. The interlock was lifted, the base corrected and the units reset back to level with the slab, so the transition is flush instead of a step.

The entrance apron finished in waterproof traffic coating, running cleanly up to the brick and the railing post
The apron

The coating runs right up to the brick and around the railing post rather than stopping short of them. Edges and penetrations are where a coated surface fails first, so they get cut in properly and sealed instead of being feathered off.

The entrance steps coated in the same waterproof traffic system, with a textured finish across every tread
The steps

The same system carried across every tread and riser. The finish is deliberately textured, an entrance stair that a hundred people use in the rain has to hold grip, so slip resistance is built into the surface rather than added as an afterthought.

Specification

What was actually done, line by line. Useful if you are comparing quotes for an entrance, the repairs before the coating, and the detailing at edges and penetrations, are the lines that get dropped to make a number look competitive.

SiteCommercial building entrance, Toronto
ScopeConcrete repairs, waterproof traffic coating, interlock lift and reset
ConditionCracked and spalling concrete, joint weed growth, ponding, settled interlock edge
Concrete repairDamaged areas cut out and rebuilt before any coating went down
SystemWaterproof traffic coating over walkway, apron and steps
FinishTextured, slip-resistant surface across all walking areas
Edges & penetrationsCut in and sealed at brick, railing posts and slab edges
InterlockLifted, base corrected, units reset flush to the slab
OccupancyEntrance kept usable through the work
What an entrance like this costs
Priced after a site walk

Entrances vary too much to price from a photo, the area, how much concrete has to be cut out and rebuilt, the number of steps and edges to detail, whether interlock or drainage is in scope, and how the work has to be staged around an occupied building all move the number. We walk the site at no charge and give you a written, itemized scope before anything starts.

  • What moves the number
  • How much concrete is actually failingSurface repair and full-depth replacement of a section are different scopes hiding under the same photo.
  • Edges, drains and penetrationsA traffic coating is won or lost at its terminations, and every edge and drain is detail labour.
  • Pedestrian or vehicular ratingThe system build changes with what drives over it, and so does the number.
  • Staging around the buildingAn entrance that has to stay open gets phased and worked off-hours. That is scheduling, and scheduling is cost.
  • Interlock lifted and resetSettled paving taken up, the base corrected and relaid is its own line rather than an assumption.

Questions about entrances & traffic coatings

What is a waterproof traffic coating?

It is a flexible, bonded membrane system built to be walked on. Unlike a sealer, which soaks in and slows water down, a traffic coating forms a continuous waterproof layer over the concrete and takes the wear itself. It is the same category of system used on balconies, walkways and parking decks, anywhere the surface has to keep water out of the structure underneath while people and vehicles use it.

How is that different from sealing or painting the concrete?

A penetrating sealer has no film to bridge a crack and nothing to take abrasion, it slows water absorption and that is all. Floor or porch paint has no elasticity, so it splits the first time the slab moves and peels once water gets behind it. A traffic coating is elastomeric: it stretches over hairline movement instead of cracking, and it is built in layers with a wearing surface on top.

Can it go over concrete that is already cracked and spalling?

Not directly, and this is where most failures come from. The damaged concrete has to be cut out and rebuilt first, and the surface mechanically prepared so the system bonds to sound material. A membrane laid over loose, spalling concrete fails with the concrete underneath it. You have simply hidden the problem for a season. On this job the repairs came first and the coating went on afterwards.

Will an entrance coated like this be slippery in the rain?

It should not be, and that is a specification choice rather than luck. Slip resistance comes from aggregate broadcast into the system, and the level is set to the traffic. A building entrance and a stair get more texture than a quiet balcony, because that is where the liability actually sits.

Why did the interlock settle, and will it do it again?

Interlock settles when the base beneath it was never properly compacted, or when water has been running through and washing the bedding out, which is what was happening here, at the same low corner where the concrete was failing. Lifting the units, correcting the base and resetting them addresses the cause. Fixing the drainage and sealing the concrete alongside is what stops it recurring.

Does the entrance have to close while the work is done?

Not usually. Commercial entrances get worked in sections so there is always a route in and out, and the sequencing is planned around the building rather than around us. On an occupied property the schedule and the safe route are part of the scope you sign, not something worked out on the morning.

How long does a traffic coating last, and what maintenance does it need?

It is a maintained system rather than a permanent one. Life depends on the traffic it takes, the exposure and the detailing at the edges. It is cleaned normally, inspected periodically, and the wear coat is renewed before it wears through to the membrane, which is far cheaper than letting water back into the slab. We put the inspection date on record with the job.

Other jobs on record

Every job below is a real Concrete Repair Plus project with the same record behind it: what was failing, what we did about it, the system that went on, and what work at that scale typically costs.

Porch & steps · ScarboroughFailing Jewel Stone removed, porch rebuiltRead the job record →Porch & steps · TorontoSalt-eaten front steps stripped and recoatedRead the job record →New concrete · TorontoSteps past repairing, dug out and rebuiltRead the job record →Commercial · North YorkHeavy-duty pad, bollards and bulk-tank baseRead the job record →

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Is your entrance the worst-looking part of the building?

It usually is, and it is usually the cheapest thing on the property to put right. We will walk it with you and tell you what it actually needs. Commercial concrete across Toronto and the GTA.

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David

3 reviews

TodayNew

Huge shout out to this company. Our concrete porch was showing significant wear and tear and we wanted to take action before a total rebuild would have been required. The team at Concrete Repair Plus was extremely patient, came to the house several times to provide a quote and share Graniflex samples, did fantastic work and (bonus) actually refused payment until every last touch up was complete on our newly finished porch (which looks amazing, BTW). We had spoken to other repair companies but did not love that they used "in-house" epoxy porch repair coatings for which we could not find industry info / reviews. Very happy we chose Concrete Repair Plus to refinish our porch with the Graniflex system, a well-known and very well reviewed product. Thank you!

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Jodi Leigh

6 reviews

4 days agoNew

We redid our porch and the process was seemless from asking for a quote, to scheduling the work, and then the work itself. The workers were friendly and knowledgeable so made the whole process easy for us. Reasonably priced compared to others we compared to and very happy with the final product. Would use them again!

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James B

Local Guide · 25 reviews · 20 photos

2 weeks agoNew

Our experience with Concrete Repair Plus was nothing short of exceptional. The crew was extremely professional, on-time and neat. Finished product was above expectations. Crew was knowledgeable and kept us informed all the way through the process. Equipment used was best-in-class. We would strongly recommend Concrete Repair Plus to anyone thinking about replacing their garage slab or interested in doing concrete repairs. Pricing was competitive. We would use them again.

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Natalie F

Local Guide · 27 reviews · 6 photos

A week agoNew

Needed to repair a concrete porch and steps in Vaughan for a detached home, they did a fantastic job prepping and repairing then using the graniflex system. from quote to scheduling everything was easy! All the neighbours were coming over to check it out and say it looks fantastic. Definitely elevated and refreshed the homes curb appeal.

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Daniel Marinelli

2 reviews · 7 photos

2 weeks agoNew

I contacted Concrete Repair Plus a few weeks ago to tear-out and repour a concrete porch and steps leading up to the front of my house in North York. I contacted them after having an awful experience with a previous concrete contractor who took my deposit and strung me around for over a month, never to return. The level of care and respect I received from Concrete Repair Plus was incredible. After explaining the situation I was in, they sent me Nick and his crew (Jeremy and Milton) and told me I would be in good hands; they were absolutely right. Nick was so respectful; always taking the time to ensure he messaged me exactly when he was coming and what he'd be doing. He had a vision for how this job would look and made sure to include me in the planning of it come time for the formwork. Watching Nick work with Milton and Jeremy was really something. They paid attention to small details: perfect corners on the steps, a gentle slope to drain water away from the house, the first step that meets the driveway was deep enough to be paved around properly, the really nice full broom finish. The form work was done so meticulously, ensuring that the final product would be perfect. Milton and Jeremy always cleaned up at the end of every day, leaving the site looking better than when they arrived. And they were just such nice guys too. What more could I ask for? It's now been a couple of weeks since the job was finished and it looks fantastic. I couldn't be happier with the result! I'm looking forward to contacting them again for any future projects.

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Glen Johnstone

Local Guide · 13 reviews · 3 photos

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Excellent experience with Concrete Repair Plus! They removed the old concrete jewel stone finish from our porch and applied a Graniflex System, and the results look fantastic. The crew was professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail. They took great care to remove and reinstall the existing railing, protect the surrounding property, and cleaned everything up when the job was finished. I highly recommend Concrete Repair Plus and will definitely call on them again - Scarborough, ON

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Clive A

9 reviews · 7 photos

a month ago

I recently had Concrete Repair Plus at my residence in Whitby to remove and replace the 66 year old garage floor. It was explained to me that it was not a good idea to grind and epoxy the floor but complete replacement was the way to go. The price was reasonable and the advice was excellent. Staff were on site had the floor removed and repoured the same day. The driveway was covered to prevent concrete spills/splashes. Saw cuts were completed next day. We are now in the process of covering the walls to clean it up. Definitely a five out of five and I would recommend you reach out for a quotation.

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Richard Fawcett

7 reviews

2 weeks agoNew

We have owned our home for over 40 years and needed to change the garage floor. Last week Concrete Repair Plus removed the old garage floor and replaced it with a new one. The work was done in 2 days. Their team was professional and courteous, and the price was reasonable. We give them 5 stars. R. Fawcett Mississauga July 2026

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Johnny

4 reviews

a month ago

I had these guys out to my property in Bowmanville to do a complete garage floor replacement, and boy am I glad I did. They did an excellent job on the entire project and after one little hiccup they went WELL above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with the final product. My polished concrete floor looks amazing. Never realized how much better polished concrete can look versus epoxy. I wouldn't hesitate to use Concrete Repair Plus if I ever have another concrete project again

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