Concrete porch settling? Settled concrete porches are a fairly common thing to see but not as easy to properly repair. A simple concrete porch may weigh many tons, have unseen sub grade supports, may be the base for both decorative pillars and structural support for overhead eves and more. Because of this it is important...
What is Mudjacking? Slabjacking, foam jacking, mudjacking, Polylevel ™ sand jacking, what’s in a name? Mudjacking is a process that hydraulically raises concrete slabs. Until fairly recently, it was the only method available other than replacement. Holes ranging in size from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches in diameter are drilled and a grout pump...
Raising that sinking and settling concrete – Occasionally a client will want to know how long their job will take to complete. An average job takes us about two hours, but varies so widely, even among similar looking jobs that it is hard to guarantee or plan your day around. A one hundred square foot...
Sidewalk trip hazard liability Settled concrete sidewalks are an especially dangerous trip fall and liability problem for businesses and homeowners and municipalities. But in addition to walks, pool decks, driveways, patio slabs and more are prone to develop trips. The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act defines a trip hazard as any differential in...
leaking pools, settled pool decks and more – For city maintenance managers dealing with public pools can seem to be a constant struggle. Settled pool decks are the primary issue 1-855-752-2522 contends with, however we just shot a video (check our YouTube channel) of a repair we made where the problem was a significant leak...
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Slabjack Geotechnical is polylevel Concrete leveling In Washington and Idaho (855)752-2522
Raise and level settled concrete – Washington and Northern Idaho’s most experienced geo-polymer concrete lifting company is 1-855-752-2522. Now in our fifth year we have raised thousands of concrete slabs. Porches, sidewalks, pool decks, stoops, basement and garage floors warehouse floors, driveways and more have been raised and leveled with structural grade polyurethane. Locations in...
Common water main vault trip hazard The above picture demonstrates something very common, settling at the main water service vault. If you were to open the hatch at your water meter you would see a concrete vault or box going down about five or six feet deep. Because it is sitting so low...
A typical patio with minor settling under the sliding door Jobs done! Notice how it is nice and tight against the door frame, just like new! Once concrete settling starts you can expect it to accelerate. This is because rain, snow melt, sprinklers and any other source of water will start to drain in...
-What causes concrete to settle? Poor compaction, water, decomposing material, voids. -How long does it take for natural compaction to finish? 7-10 years -How long will my job take? Most are done in about two hours. -What’s the big deal? Liability, aesthetics, personal injury, foundation damage, flooded basements. -Damage to my yard? No. In rare...
A two inch drop from the garage to the driveway Problem – Driveways like the example above are common. If the settling is not causing a slope issue, (water draining under the drive to the foundation) they can often be ignored until you have a noticeable “bump” that is annoying and can cause chipping...
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