Keansburg is a small, densely built borough on the Raritan Bay, with a beachfront, an amusement area and blocks of modest homes. Many houses started out as summer bungalows and were later converted to year-round living. Lots are small and the land is low, close to sea level in many places. Water is the main force acting on masonry here, from storm surge and high groundwater to everyday rain with nowhere to go.
Concrete that has heaved, cracked or sunk
Walkways, stoops and patios on low ground take a beating. Water under slabs washes out the base, freezing water lifts them, and salt eats the surface. Not every cracked slab needs to go. Our concrete repair and resurfacing can restore a slab that is still sound underneath. When it has sunk or tilted toward the house, we replace it on a new compacted base with proper pitch.
Small steps, built right
Many Keansburg homes have short front stoops of two or three steps. Small steps still need a real footing, and in wet ground that matters more. We rebuild concrete steps and porch slabs with good drainage at the base, and we can face them in block or brick. Railings are anchored with salt exposure in mind.
Damp foundations and crawl spaces
With water close to the surface, many homes deal with damp crawl spaces, wet basement corners and efflorescence on block walls. Our basement waterproofing work starts outside with grading, downspouts and crack sealing, then moves to interior drainage when needed.
Practical tips for bayfront homes
- Extend downspouts well away from the foundation.
- Keep grades sloping out, even on a small lot.
- Seal small cracks early before water and frost widen them.
- Rinse salt off steps and railings after storms.
- Check flood zone rules before adding new hardscape.
Keansburg borders Hazlet, Middletown and Union Beach. See all of Monmouth County for more.
Cracked steps or a wet crawl space? Get a free estimate and we will find the cause before recommending a fix.
