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The Many Benefits of Lifting Settled Concrete Sidewalks

March 9, 2016

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Lifting settled concrete in your home’s walkways or sidewalks preserves both the beauty and value of your home, and ensures a safe environment for your family and guests. The nature of concrete makes it highly vulnerable to soil erosion and settlement. Once a walkway has begun to shift or sink, prompt repairs will prevent accidents […]

Concrete Leveling: Signs Your Home Needs it

February 23, 2016

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Classic signs your home needs concrete leveling are raised sidewalks and slabs, but there are many other signs that you need the soil stabilizing effects of concrete raising and repair. When your house was built, structural elements such as walls, floors, windows, and doors were installed on what was then a level building. If the […]

Uneven Sidewalks Pose Winter Hazards

February 9, 2016

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During and after a cold, wet winter, uneven sidewalks and cracks in concrete can pose tripping hazards. Winter weather is the enemy of concrete, as excessive moisture absorbed in tiny capillary spaces in the concrete and in the ground itself freezes and thaws. This process of frost heaving can lead to sunken slabs that create […]

Lift Sunken Soil to Combat Erosion

February 2, 2016

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Sunken soil is a common consequence of an onslaught of storm water. This, in turn, can lead to sunken concrete near your house. To prevent soil loss, unlevel porches, steps, and sidewalks, and foundation problems, stabilizing the soil with concrete jacking might be in order. Why Sunken Soil Occurs Near Your House Back when your […]

Concrete Jacking Can Fix a Sunken Porch

January 27, 2016

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When you have a sunken porch or steps in your home, you have a double problem on your hands. Often the result of settling, an unsightly sunken porch is often uneven, which can both cause a tripping hazard and lead to foundation damage. In many cases, concrete slab leveling can address appearance, prevent accidents, and […]

Does Concrete Lifting Work on Finished Floors?

January 14, 2016

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Concrete lifting is considered a cost-effective way of raising concrete in your basement or garage, as well as outside spaces such as driveways and patios. If you find sinking in an area that is carpeted or has other floor finishes over the concrete, you may fear a hefty price tag to first fix the concrete […]

Estimating the Cost of Concrete Jacking

December 15, 2015

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Using concrete jacking to level uneven slabs of concrete is less costly than tearing out and replacing the slab, but what type of cost savings can you expect? The process is carried out by drilling holes into the old surface and then raising or "jacking up" sagging concrete with a slurry or polyurethane based materials. […]