What to Do When Concrete Falls Off Your House in Dallas/Fort Worth (North Texas) + My Experience with Great American Stone Sealers in Southlake, TX

In today’s post, I’m going to share a wild experience I recently had— chunks of concrete literally fell off my house! At first, I was completely confused. Why would this happen? Was my house crumbling? Was it some kind of freak accident? Or maybe a crazy squirrel with a vendetta? Could a neighborhood kid have mistaken my wall for a piñata? I had no idea why this happened but the damage was dramatic and I needed to find a solution quickly! I gathered a few quotes and decided to go with Great American Stone Sealers for a couple of reasons: (1) they have a coveted 5-star rating on Google (over 100 reviews!) and an A+ BBB rating and (2) when they visited for a quote, they found the root cause of the problem and explained to me that they would do a thorough repair with rebar instead of just slapping concrete over the damage since a quick fix will likely break off again.  Let me share my experience and what I learned along the way!  (Spoiler alert: The overachieving team at Great American Stone Sealers knows their stuff and quickly and thoroughly solved my problems!)

As I mentioned earlier, this problem with concrete falling off of my house is called concrete popping, and in my case, it was caused by something as simple as my sprinklers! Imagine walking outside of your house and seeing concrete from your house had randomly fallen off in large chunks!

The Mystery: Why Was My Concrete Falling Off?

It turns out that one reason concrete popping happens when water repeatedly hits a particular spot, seeps in, and expands due to temperature changes. Over time, this weakens the concrete, causing it to crack and break off. In my situation, the positioning of my sprinklers was the hidden culprit, directing too much moisture to one area and leading to damage. I actually wouldn't have known this if it weren't for the guys at Great American Stone Sealers pointing out the problem.

Here are some tips of what I learned along the way:

1. Get Quotes: Why It Pays to Do Your Research

I always make it a rule to get three quotes when I need work done on my home, and let me tell you—it paid off big time this time around! The prices and solution varied. One of the quote was more expensive to slather extra concrete over the damage without any rebar. But that’s just a temporary fix—it wouldn’t address the real cause, meaning the problem would just keep happening! Plus, the quality wouldn’t last, and I’d likely be dealing with the same issue again in the near future. 

2. Find out what you really need

When I found Great American Stone Sealers, they truly stood out! They took the time to visit and explain why my concrete was popping and, more importantly, how to fix it the right way so I wouldn’t have to deal with this issue again. Instead of just patching things up, they recommended reinforcing the area with rebar for a stronger, long-lasting repair and repositioning the sprinklers to prevent future damage.

And the best part? They came out the very next day to get the job done! Now that’s service! 

3. Look up reviews

When it comes to home repairs, I try to find businesses that are rated highly.  I love Google Business Reviews and found that Great American Stone Sealers has a coveted 5-stars from 100+ customers. I also look up BBB reviews. This company had an A+ rating.  I also recommend searching for reviews on blogs, social media, and from friends.  

Here are a few photos during and after the repair.

The team started by drilling two holes into the concrete with special equipment.

 They cleaned up the area and inserted thick metal rebar and trimmed to perfection.

They then applied their different layers of potions. Well, potions may not be the technical term or even what they called it, but that was my take-away.  There are different layers to this process to do a high quality job!

There was another layer after this.

And another layer! Notice that he got some on the brick. This was a surprise to me. Don't worry, at the end, he used a sponge and wiped it perfectly clean while it was still wet so that the bricks looked absolutely perfect afterward! 

Here's what it looks like when they were done, but before it dried.

This is the result the next day. It turned out great!  Even though I think that it looks fabulous, the guys told me that the color will continue to blend in better over the coming year with the sun and elements.  I'm really happy with the results!

I am glad that Great American Stone Sealers was able to look at this quickly, give their expert advice, and make the repair the very next morning! 

Why I Highly Recommend Great American Stone Sealers

One thing I absolutely love about Great American Stone Sealers is their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence. They didn't just slap a quick fix on problems—they carefully assessed the root cause and provided solutions to last. Their 5-star rating on Google Reviews and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) are incredibly well-deserved! 

Beyond concrete repairs, they also specialize in natural stone restoration, sealing, and preservation. If you have stone, concrete, or brick surfaces that need protection, their expert team will renew, strengthen, and seal them to enhance durability and beauty for years to come. For instance, the next item on my wishlist is for them to seal my stamped concrete patio.  They already looked at it and not only did they explain the process, but they gave me a quick tutorial on how my patio is actually made of stamped concrete that used silicone molds.  They also noted that the color on my patio held up well, probably because it's relatively while shaded, but that I should seal it to preserve the color and protect from the elements. It's a lot easier to be proactive and protect the patio to extend its lifespan since replacing the patio would be quiet expensive.  Stone and concrete sealing is one of their specialties, whether it's a patio, around a pool, or driveway.  Get the full list here.  

Need Concrete or Stone Work? Here’s Who to Call!

If you’re dealing with concrete damage, want to restore natural stone, or need expert sealing for your surfaces, I highly recommend checking them out. You can learn more about their services and get in touch with Great American Stone Sealers. They offer free quotes.

I’m so grateful that I found a company that values quality, explains things thoroughly, and fixes problems the right way! If you ever notice concrete popping at your home, don’t settle for a quick patch job—go for the best! Also be sure to take good care of the stone and concrete around your home because preventative measures are often cheaper than letting things go and having expensive damage later.