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How Do Mudjacking Contractors Detect Voids Under Concrete?

February 12, 2018

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Mudjacking contractors lift and stabilize sunken concrete by using a cement slurry to fill voids in the underlying soil. Once the gaps are filled, pressure elevates and returns the concrete to a fixed, level position. Voids under concrete aren’t visible, which is why homeowners and businesses usually don’t realize they have a problem until a slab sinks or develops […]

Do You Need Concrete Lifting or Foundation Piering?

January 31, 2018

Lift Right Concrete

Concrete lifting, also known as slabjacking, can be a highly effective repair solution for a cracked and sunken slab. But, then again, so can foundation piering, and both methods are used to restore the structural integrity of damaged slabs. If we look a little closer at these repair methods, however, concrete lifting and foundation piering are used for different […]

Slabjacking Fixes Settled Concrete in a Single Day

January 23, 2018

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If you have settled concrete, slabjacking is a simple, cost-effective method to raise and restore a sunken slab. And, the repair can be completed in just a single day. Otherwise known as mudjacking or concrete leveling, this approach to repair can fix nearly any settled outdoor slab. Whether you’re dealing with a damaged driveway, sunken steps, an […]

Concrete Leveling: A Critical Repair for High-Traffic Businesses

January 12, 2018

Lift Right Concrete

Concrete leveling can protect the foundation of your business – and we mean that quite literally. As a business owner, you’re responsible for keeping the driveways, parking lots and walkways surrounding your commercial building as safe as possible. So, if you have any cracked or settled concrete, you’ll need to have the trip hazards […]

Make Your Mudjacking Repair Last with Joint & Crack Sealing

January 4, 2018

Lift Right Concrete

The mudjacking repair process can restore the stability of your sunken, settled or cracked concrete. Also known as concrete lifting, mudjacking can raise the damaged slab back to its original, level position. The cement-based slurry mixture used to lift the concrete is incredibly strong, so repairs can last for at least 8 to 10 years. […]

Winter Concrete Maintenance Tips

December 21, 2017

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Keeping up with concrete maintenance during the winter can help prevent damage and prolong the life of your concrete. Concrete is incredibly durable; yet, all slabs eventually develop cracks. Here in Northern Utah, the repeated wintertime freeze-and-thaw cycles can bring on the problem more quickly. Fortunately, you can take steps to safeguard the integrity and ensure the […]

Sunken Concrete Steps: Slabjacking or Replacement?

December 15, 2017

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Are sunken concrete steps tripping you up, putting your family and visitors at risk? If so, slabjacking could restore your entryway and make it safe again – but, then again, so could slab replacement. So, what’s the best way to repair your sunken steps? Should you get slabjacking, or just replace the steps? In most cases, concrete […]