Occasionally we are called out to raise concrete where the home owner has attempted to “fix it” themselves, here are some things not to do; -Don’t pour additional concrete under the slab. Think about it, is adding more weight really going to raise anything? Unless you have the means to generate upward pressure on the...
Cracks in settled concrete are often not visible. As concrete settles it sometimes cracks but because of the direction of the settlement the crack gets “pinched” together. This type of crack is especially difficult to see with exposed aggregate where dirt and the texture of the aggregate can do an admirable job of covering any...
General informationDecember 26, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Closed for winter, why?
Occasionally we are asked why we close for winter. The primary reason we close is most people choose to do something about their settled concrete as part of a home improvement plan, since most home improvements are done in the spring and fall, by the first cold snap people are preparing for a long cold...
D.I.Y.Miscellaneous RamblingsDecember 8, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Slabjack Geotechnical – D.I.Y. Concrete staining
Have you seen some of the stained concrete out there? Works of art! Concrete staining is a great way to freshen up your entry your walks and patio or even your driveway at a fraction the cost of new. This last summer my wife, after much cajoling convinced me to stain our entry. Let me...
It’s winter and I just got back from the mail box and noticed one of my driveway slabs has heaved. This in addition to a sidewalk section that has moved too. I noticed this last year about this time, so what gives? Frost heave. The differential in moisture content in the soil as it freezes...
You have many options when dealing with settled concrete. Ignore it, replace it, grind it, top coat it, or raise it. As a general contractor specializing in raising settled concrete, Slabjacking as it is known, we wholeheartedly proclaim the benefits of concrete raising over the other methods mentioned. While there are occasions where replacement is...
Concrete cracks. How many times have you heard that? It’s still frustrating! Well now that it has cracked what can be done? Several over the counter products are available from the home improvement stores and most are good quality products that will last a year or three if applied right. 1-855-752-2522 has recently been introduced...
Key to a successful Slabjacking business and satisfied customers is knowing when to recommend replacement or not attempt to raise a settled slab. Some settled concrete does not lend itself to raising, it’s too fractured, settled under other structures, has unseen supports or is simple settled too far to be a cost-effective alternative to replacement....
Occasionally we arrive to do an estimate and the concrete is just too broken up for raising. The same condition applies to “parquet” style concrete slabs where 4’x4′ or so sized slabs are poured in order to create a decorative look. The problem with both the severely cracked slabs and the “parquet” slabs is they...
Concrete replacementMay 3, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Does Slabjack Geotechnical do concrete replacement?
“do you do concrete replacement”? 1-855-752-2522 prides itself as the most trusted and experienced concrete raising company in Eastern and Central Washington. While we generally refer concrete replacement to other qualified contractors there are circumstances where we will replace a small slab in order to facilitate the larger concrete raising job. Occasionally an area will...
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