January 2014

Cost of concrete raisingJanuary 27, 2014by Jerald Sargent0Getting a written estimate by phone?

As our concrete leveling business at 1-855-752-2522 has grown, a big concern has been to maintain the same, or better level of service to our customers. We strive to be the easiest concrete raising company in the industry to do business with but with growth, this makes getting to estimates in a timely manner especially...

Advantages of Geo-polymer SlabjackingJanuary 22, 2014by Jerald Sargent0Traditional Mudjacking -vs- Slabjack Geotechnicals Polymer injection

Geo-Polymer injection concrete leveling is the Great Leap Forward in the Slabjackers arsenal. For years those with settled concrete had few options; live with it, replace it or deal with the drawbacks of mudjacking; the huge holes, the mess, the shoddy appearance after the job was done and more. Today, 1-855-752-2522 uses state of the...

Advantages of Geo-polymer Slabjacking General informationJanuary 21, 2014by Jerald Sargent0The concrete raising process

For those who are unfamiliar with the concrete raising process, it’s a fascinating thing to watch concrete rise out of the ground, we never tire of it. When we come to your site we are bringing $100,000 worth of concrete leveling equipment, tools and material, along with the experience of having raised thousands of settled concrete slabs....

Dealing with cracks in concreteJanuary 19, 2014by Jerald Sargent0Concrete Crack Repair Basics

I just had a new driveway/patio/porch poured and it already has a crack! The vast majority of concrete will crack. The cause is usually shrinkage initially, but settling takes its toll over time. Shrinkage cracks are typically small with virtually no discernible opening. These type of surface cracks can generally be ignored. Once they open...

General informationJanuary 18, 2014by Jerald Sargent0Why wait? Have your concrete raised!

Concrete raising and leveling is quick, non destructive, preserves the look of existing concrete and is much less costly than replacement. So why wait? Of those who call 1-855-752-2522 for an estimate most have us make the repair, but of the jobs we do, we see ten others in the same neighborhood that never call,...

General informationJanuary 18, 2014by Jerald SargentConsidering the purchase of a home with settled concrete?

One of the things we do is raise settled concrete for folks preparing to sell their home. Why homeowners wait to raise their settled concrete will be the next topic I discuss in this blog. If you are in the market for a new home, one of the deficiencies you may come across is sunken...

Causes of settling/how to minimize settlingJanuary 18, 2014by Jerald SargentExpansive soils equals settled concrete

Do you have slabs that seem to rise and fall with the seasons? Then you are likely dealing with expansive soils, in our area, generally clay. Much of the United States has expansive clays to a greater or lesser degree. In a typical year in the United States, expansive soils cause a greater financial loss...

Advantages of Geo-polymer Slabjacking Case studies Causes of settling/how to minimize settlingJanuary 15, 2014by Jerald Sargent0The problem with pools.

Pools, what a great way to spend a lazy summer day. Kids and Grand Kids enjoying the water, friends over for a pool party as you BBQ Ribs or Burgers, or just a relaxing evening enjoying the crystal clear water as the sun goes down. Having your own pool is a dream come true for...

Causes of settling/how to minimize settling Miscellaneous RamblingsJanuary 14, 2014by Jerald Sargent1Tips for builders

Home builders, do you want to avoid dissatisfied clients with regard to sunken and settled concrete? Here’s how. Follow industry guidelines for compaction. Yes I know these are not enforced but they are a sure way to nearly eliminate all settling. It costs to do compaction according to industry standards, it costs to take the...

Miscellaneous RamblingsJanuary 14, 2014by Jerald Sargent0Giving back.

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to do something for someone else. There is something about serving others that makes us happier with life. Welcome a new neighbor with a plate of cookies, donate some time at a homeless shelter, visit an elderly neighbor, befriend a lonely child. “In as...

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