Tilting pool deck Pool decks that have settled need to be repaired soon or major problems can result. In the photo above, a large gap has opened up allowing water to penetrate behind the pool wall. Over time this can have disastrous results as not only support for the deck is compromised but for...
Raising settled concrete is as much art as it is science. As much as we would like to be able to just use a mathematical formula, a tape measure or a calculator to tell us how much material will be needed, where to drill and how long to squeeze the trigger it just isn’t that...
We recently leveled a driveway that is a good example of what can be accomplished with geo-polymer Slabjacking. The three car driveway covering six separate panels had settled under the control joint going left to right due to a drainage issue. The settling caused the drive to “cave” in. As a result we had to...
Case studiesJuly 14, 2015by Jerald Sargent0
Slabjack Geotechnical case study – settled concrete pool decks
1-855-752-2522 raises many pool decks, a large number of them either municipal or for multi family homes/apartments. Each one is instructive of the care we take with what is a huge investment for either a community a real estate investor or a home owner. After the initial inspection is made and a plan formulated for...
Case studiesJuly 14, 2015by Jerald Sargent0
Slabjack Geotechnical case study – settled concrete sidewalk
One of the more common problems we come across are entry walks that have settled below steps. Conscientious builders find ways to ensure porches are stable either by using a foundation, Sonotubes or simply pinning the porch to the foundation wall. Walks however are often just poured on unprepared soil which results in settling. One...
Wide but not deep porch pinned to foundation We recently raised a large decorative concrete porch, this porch is fairly typical of what we find as we provide estimates. The porch measured roughly one hundred square feet and was wider than it was deep. There were two columns with decorative stone work attached. The porch had...
Settled patio with trip hazards We Just completed a patio raising job that is typical of what is found. The patio had settled against the foundation a full three inches which caused water to drain against the foundation. On homes with basements this can often lead to wet basement floors, this home did not...
What can be done about concrete cracks? One of the challenges in any business is keeping up with the latest advancements in the industry. As we have made numerous repairs in cracked concrete we have seen the various products strengths and weaknesses. Inexpensive caulks serve a purpose in some applications as do the more expensive...
Concrete contractors take note, Concrete is one of the most durable building materials used in modern construction. In residential construction it is used primarily in foundations, driveways and walking surfaces. Concrete placed on virgin soil or compacted soil rarely settles, however concrete placed on fill or if soils are saturated to the point of washing...
Concrete repair, Slabjacking, concrete leveling, PolyLEVEL, etc… When you decide to do something about your settled concrete what is the process? The first thing to do is call the concrete raising and leveling professionals, 1-855-752-2522! Within days we will make an on-site inspection and provide an estimate which typically includes pictures detailing what will be...
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