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Concrete Leveling & Lifting Services in Anaheim, California
Concrete is, well, heavy. And if anything from poor compaction to erosion have weakened the soil beneath it, it will begin to sink. And if a slab begins to settle and sink, especially if it sinks unevenly, it will strain the concrete, possibly past its breaking point. This will cause cracks. And what's worse, they will often be cracks with elevation changes on either side. This is where concrete leveling comes in.
By injecting an expanding polyurethane foam solution below your slab, we can raise the portion that is sinking, making it level again. The foam also, as it expands, compacts the nearby soil, providing a permanent solution. The best part: it doesn't involve tearing up your current slab.
Foundations on the Level has the knowledge, equipment, and experience to raise and level the uneven or cracked concrete slab at your Anaheim home or business. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a free estimate.
Where Can Polyurethane Concrete Leveling be Used?
Concrete slabs are all around us. We walk on them, drive on them, park on them and play on them. Our homes and garages are often built on them. And if there is a concrete slab that is sinking, chances are we can level it with polyurethane foam.
Concrete slabs that we can level include:
- Driveways
- Sidewalks
- Patios
- Steps
- Garage Slabs
- Pool Decks
- Roads
- Parking Lots
- Home Foundation Slabs
How We Level Concrete With Foam
If we recommend concrete lifting after your free inspection, and you choose to hire us, the process will be completed quickly, with little disruption to your property.
We drill small holes into the concrete and inject the foam through them. The foam spreads out beneath the slab, filling any voids below the it and compressing any loose soil supporting the concrete.
The slab is then lifted to within a fraction of inch of the desired height.
Once the slab is level, the holes are filled and you are ready to use the concrete slab again. The foam takes around 15 minutes to cure, so once everything is cleaned up, you can use the concrete surface like normal.
The foam is impervious to water or chemicals found in the soil. It won't break down for as long as it is underground. This makes it a permanent solution.
Benefits of Concrete Slab Leveling
When your slab starts to sink, you have two options: Fix the underlying problem or wait until the entire slab needs to be replaced.
You can probably guess what the less invasive and expensive option is.
The polyurethane injection process is minimally invasive, with only the small holes drilled in the concrete needed to level the slab. We fill those holes when we are done, and the area around the slab remains undisturbed. You cannot say the same thing for replacing the slab. The old concrete needs to be broken up and removed and new concrete poured. The machinery used is heavier and the disturbance greater.
Second, the process is quick. Most slabs can be leveled quickly, with even the larger ones rarely taking more than a day. And as mentioned earlier, they can be used almost immediately, without waiting for an entire slab of new concrete to cure.
The reduced time and materials also make it the more affordable option, especially when you look long term.
That is because if you simply lay another concrete slab over the same unsupported soil, there is a good chance you will be dealing with more problems as the new slab sinks as well. Whether you use foam or other means to eliminate voids and ensure it is properly compacted, something must be done.
Read more about the benefits of polyurethane foam.
Searching for a Concrete Leveling Contractor Near You in Anaheim? Contact Us Today
The team at Foundations on the Level has the knowledge and tools to raise your sinking concrete slab back to its original position. No matter what area of your home is affected, we can permanently level and stabilize your concrete slab. We offer a free inspection and report for property owners so you can be confident in our expertise and know that our methods will fix your cracked foundation slab or an uneven sidewalk. Protect the investment you have in your home or business with our concrete slab repair services. Check out the video below to see how slab raising works with polymer foam.
