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Case studies production demo Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?January 24, 2017by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical SPI 350H – vs – PolyLEVEL PL250 & PL400

1-855-752-2522 www.SlabjackGeotechnical.com Raising sinking concrete slabs, When we entered the concrete raising business in 2011 we made a commitment to be on the cutting edge of the industry in order to provide the best value to our clients. In addition to embracing technology both in our estimating software and with our truck and trailer metering...

Foundation repair with helical piersDecember 26, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

What can be done about a settling foundation?

Slabjack Geotechnical is now a certified installer of Pier Tech helical piers and we are excited to offer this service rather than refer it to a company hundreds of miles away. What can be done about a settling foundation? If you are dealing with the nightmare of a settling foundation here is what you...

Cost of concrete raising Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?September 27, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical Concrete raising – can I afford Slabjacking?

Concrete Slabjacking is very affordable in comparison to replacement. Let’s touch on the alternate first; Choosing not to repair settled concrete carries potential costs too, especially if it is a commercial property. Why? Liability. The average trip fall cost just for medical expenses is over $22,000, the cost to defend against a legal claim is...

Commercial Industrial and Municipal.Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?September 24, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

MRSC roster, Slabjack Geotechnical raising settled concrete

Slabjack Geotechnical is listed in the Washington state MRSC roster. Many municipalities use pre-authorized contractors, these are listed on the MRSC online roster. If you are a maintenance manager, local housing authority or anyone who uses the MRSC roster look us up, we raise settled concrete all across Washington and Idaho. Call today, 1-855-752-2522 www.SlabjackGeotechnical.com...

Causes of settling/how to minimize settlingSeptember 20, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

What caused my sinking and settling concrete?

Why does concrete settle even on well compacted soil? In nearly every case water is the primary cause. No matter how well soil is compacted when it is saturated with water it loses some of its ability to support heavy concrete slabs. As a rock settles in mud, concrete will settle in mud too. Resolving...

Dealing with cracks in concreteAugust 31, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Cracked concrete

Concrete cracks, every concrete contractor will tell you the same thing, live with it. It is frustrating, can anything be done? Concealing cracks is not always something that can be done completely. There are several materials to fill cracks both cheap and expensive. Can anything be done to better conceal cracks? We have found staining...

Concrete replacementAugust 27, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Heaved concrete

Some of the communities we serve have an abundance of concrete that is heaved, primarily by roots. What can be done? There are really just two approaches to this problem other than ignoring and accepting liability. -We can raise adjacent slabs to create a transition up and over the root, in effect a ramp. This...

Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?August 24, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical – State of the art Concrete raising and leveling

What does state of the art mean as related to Slabjacking? Three things. 1. The technology we use. Computer controlled equipment that delivers the material at the proper temperatures, pressure and flow. In addition we use gauges that enable us to monitor lift to 1/1000 of an inch. 2. The material we use. There are many...

Advantages of Geo-polymer Slabjacking Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?August 17, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical – how much can you lift?

Occasionally we’re asked how heavy of a structure we can lift. Geo-polymers Slabjacking has raised structures well over a quarter million pounds. It is actually quite surprising how much a concrete structure will weigh. Entry porches are a good example of this and can be instructive of why they settle. A six-foot deep porch that...

Case studies Dealing with cracks in concreteJuly 28, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical case study – settled concrete outbuildings and shops

Outbuildings and shops are typically built by a simple concrete slab on grade construction. While not heavy, due to the lack of a foundation they can be prone to settling. Replacement of the slab foundation is extremely difficult making concrete leveling the “go to” method of repair. In addition to settling, cracking is also common....

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