Why Use Concrete Leveling

Whether you have concrete sidewalks, driveways, or patios, uneven and cracked surfaces are not only unsightly but they can also be dangerous. Uneven concrete surfaces can trip and catch the wheels of cars or bikes, as well as pose a falling hazard for people walking on them. Tearing up and replacing these surfaces can be costly, messy, and time-consuming. Instead, you can save yourself the trouble and expense of replacement by lifting your concrete back into place with a process called concrete leveling. Concrete Leveling Contractors Avon Lake specialize in lifting and stabilizing sunken concrete without the need for complete removal or replacement. Instead of tearing out the old slab, professionals use advanced techniques to restore the concrete to its original height. The two most common methods they use are mudjacking and polyurethane foam leveling.

Concrete leveling is a repair technique that uses specialized equipment to raise and even out sunken concrete surfaces. It works by drilling small holes into the surface of the slab and pumping in a filler material that takes up space under the sunken concrete, raising or jacking it to its original position. Concrete leveling is also referred to as slabjacking, concrete raising, and mudjacking.

The type of material used varies, depending on the method of lift chosen. A-1 has a couple of options for concrete leveling, which is a high-density, expanding foam that lifts the concrete with minimal disruption, and the other is our limestone slurry grout process, which uses a mixture of stone and cement to slowly and evenly lift sinking concrete. Both techniques are able to achieve the same results of raising the concrete, but they differ in terms of cost and efficiency.

Backfilled Soil: Concrete is often poured over poorly compacted soils that settle and create voids underneath the concrete. This can cause the concrete to sink, as well as create cracks and crevices in the slab. Droughts and soil shrinkage can further contribute to sunken and unstable concrete.

Other reasons for concrete sinking include heaving and expansion of the soils beneath the slab, and settlement of the foundation under the slab. While there are many causes, all of them result in a concrete surface that is no longer stable and can lead to structural problems in your home or business.

When you have a sunken concrete problem, it’s important to fix it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Concrete leveling is the fastest and most affordable way to get your concrete back into a safe and stable condition, and it can be completed in just a day!

Unlike replacement, which can be a lengthy and expensive project, concrete leveling is a quick and simple solution that costs 50%-70% less than replacement and will last for the life of your concrete. Contact a Concrete Leveling Contractor today for an estimate! The best way to determine how much it will cost for a concrete lifting project is to have a professional come to your home to inspect the concrete and see for themselves what the issue looks like. Then they can give you a firm quote for the work that is needed. This will be based on the amount of concrete that needs to be lifted and how much it will cost for materials, labor, and cleanup.