The bulk of Boca Raton's housing stock was built during the rapid growth period from the 1970s through the 1990s. That means most slabs are now 30 to 50 years old and have been through decades of South Florida's heat, humidity, and storm cycles. Concrete that was poured before modern surface preparation and sealing practices were standard often has adhesion problems, surface porosity, or old coatings that need to come off before any new work can begin.

The climate here also creates demands that don't apply in other parts of the country. Afternoon thunderstorms drop about 60 inches of rain per year onto flat driveways and pool decks with minimal runoff. Heat that regularly hits the low 90s causes concrete to expand and contract daily, opening small cracks wider over time. Salt air blowing inland from the Atlantic works on unprotected surfaces year-round, not just near the water. Contractors who aren't familiar with South Florida conditions often use products or methods that work fine elsewhere but fail quickly here.

Boca Raton sits on the Atlantic coast in southern Palm Beach County and has a population of roughly 97,000 people. The city is known for its planned communities, master-gated neighborhoods, and strong property values - the median home value sits well above $500,000, and a large share of homes are owner-occupied by long-term residents. The housing stock is diverse: older CBS (concrete block structure) homes near the eastern neighborhoods and the beach, mid-century single-family homes in areas like Camino Gardens and the El Rio Canal corridor, and newer luxury construction out in West Boca communities built from the 1990s onward. Many properties also include screened lanais and in-ground pools, which add to the concrete surface area that homeowners need to maintain. You can read more about the city's history and neighborhoods on Wikipedia.

Boca Raton is also home to Florida Atlantic University's main campus, large employers in the technology and healthcare sectors, and well-known gathering spots like Mizner Park and Town Center at Boca Raton. We work on properties throughout the city, including in adjacent communities north of the city limits. If you are just outside Boca Raton, our service extends to Delray Beach and throughout the surrounding Palm Beach County corridor.