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Concrete Driveway Repair: Resurfacing vs. Slabjacking

August 23, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

Concrete driveway repair is an affordable and highly effective way of repairing damaging slab cracks. If you have cracks in your concrete driveway, repairing the problem can improve your driveway’s strength and boost the curb appeal of your home. And it can save you from paying the hefty costs of concrete replacement. Resurfacing and slabjacking […]

Three Reasons Concrete Lifting is Better than a New Concrete Slab

August 16, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

The concrete lifting procedure provides a proven method for repairing a damaged or settled slab, for far less money than pouring new concrete. Homeowners with a cracked, uneven or sunken concrete slab have two repair options. They can tear out the damaged slab and replace it, or correct the problem with concrete lifting. Also known […]

Advantages of Lifting Settled Concrete with Polyurethane Foam

August 2, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

The mudjacking method of lifting settled concrete is accomplished by pumping a cement-based slurry under a cracked or damaged slab. Also known as slabjacking, mudjacking has been in use since the 1930’s, and it’s still a popular choice today for residential and commercial projects. Today, another option exists for repairing concrete slab settlement. Settled concrete […]

Lifting Settled Concrete Requires Specialty Materials & Equipment

July 28, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

Lifting settled concrete is typically much less expensive than replacing uneven, cracked and sunken slabs. The process isn’t simple, however, and requires specialized materials and equipment to accomplish. Also known as concrete leveling or slabjacking, the lifting process raises the slab back to its original position by stabilizing the soil underneath. This is accomplished by […]

Can Concrete Driveway Cracks Be Prevented?

July 18, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

In Northern Utah, concrete driveway cracks almost seem like a fact of life. Freeze-and-thaw cycles and forces like shrinkage, soil expansion and upheaval mean that, given enough time, these annoying driveway cracks may be inevitable. Concrete is one of the most durable and long-lasting materials, yet it does have the propensity to crack. While it […]

The Three-Step Mudjacking Process for Concrete Repair

July 11, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

Mudjacking – also known as slabjacking or concrete lifting -- is a proven, cost-effective method for raising and leveling settled concrete. Tilted sidewalks, uneven patios and cracked driveways are just a few of the problems that can be fixed with this repair method. The mudjacking process itself is fascinating. Let’s take a look at how […]

Don’t Wait to Repair Concrete Cracks. Here’s Why

June 16, 2016

Lift Right Concrete

You know you should repair those concrete cracks – eventually. But, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ve been putting it off. Maybe you’ve put off repairing walkways, driveways and patios until you’re in a better financial position. Or perhaps you believe those cracks to be superficial or cosmetic. Professional contractors and home experts say that […]