Driveways and aprons carry vehicle loads that ordinary sidewalk concrete was never meant for. Cracks, sunken slabs and broken edges follow, and the apron in the public right-of-way can draw a DOT violation just like a sidewalk. Easyfix Concrete NY repairs and replaces driveways across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, pouring aprons at the 7-inch thickness NYC DOT requires for driveways.
From a single cracked apron to a full driveway re-pour, you get a free estimate, a permit handled by us and a finish that matches the rest of the property.
What We Fix
- Cracked or crumbling driveway aprons
- Sunken slabs and standing water
- Broken curb cuts and edges
- Heaved sections from roots or frost
- Oil-stained, scaling surfaces
- Driveways cited on a DOT violation
What’s Included
- Free measurement and written estimate
- DOT permit for the apron, plus the Buildings filing a new curb cut needs
- Removal and haul-away of old concrete
- 7-inch concrete at the apron, the NYC DOT standard for driveways
- Proper pitch for drainage away from the building
- Broom finish, control joints and curing
How We Do It
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Assess
We check the slab, base and drainage and measure the area.
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Plan & permit
Written scope with a fixed price; DOT permit filed for the apron.
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Pour
Concrete poured to a 7-inch depth at the apron, with correct pitch.
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Cure & hand over
Vehicle traffic after 7 days; site left clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
How thick should a driveway apron be?
The NYC DOT standard is 7 inches of concrete at driveways, compared with 4 inches for a standard sidewalk, both on a 6-inch base. The extra depth is what lets the apron carry vehicle loads.
Can I drive on the new driveway right away?
Keep vehicles off for 7 days. Foot traffic is fine after 24 to 48 hours.
Do driveway aprons need a permit?
Yes. The apron sits in the public right-of-way, so it needs a DOT permit, and a new or altered curb cut also needs drawings filed with the Department of Buildings. We coordinate both.
Driveway Repairs Across NYC
We provide driveway repairs in every borough we serve:
Sources & Standards
The rules and specifications on this page are based on these official sources. Requirements change, so we confirm what applies to your property during the free estimate.
- 34 RCNY § 2-09: Sidewalk, Curb and Roadway Work Rules of the City of New York
- Standard Highway Specifications (2022) NYC Department of Transportation (PDF)
- Project Requirements for Owners: Curb Cuts NYC Department of Buildings
- Home Improvement Contractor License NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection