Concrete Lift and Level – GeoSupport Services

CONCRETE STABILIZATION AND LIFTING

When a concrete surface is no longer providing safe, solid support due to settlement issues, prompt action is necessary before the problem gets worse.

Service at a Glance

GeoSupport offers affordable, permanent repairs for all sunken concrete problems. When a concrete surface is no longer providing safe, solid support due to settlement issues, prompt action is necessary before the problem gets worse. Before you demolish the concrete slab, consider the advantages of PolyLevel(R) or Low-Density Cellular Concrete (LDCC). These are lower cost alternatives to common concrete remediation methods like mudjacking, concrete grinding, or total concrete replacement.

Advantages of PolyLevel

Lightweight -Weighs approximately 4 pounds per cubic foot- almost no additional load to supporting soils.
High Capacity – Lift action is a result of the expansion of the foam, allowing for much larger loads
Accurate Lift – Calculated reaction time of polyurethane foam allows for precise lifting
Waterproof – It is hydrophobic and can be used to under-seal the slab and stop other infrastructure leaks
Quick Cure Time – Allows for even heavy traffic just 15 minutes after completion of the injection of the material

What causes concrete to sink?

Concrete is hard to beat as a construction material for all kinds of load-bearing surfaces, from driveways and sidewalks to floors, roads, and airport runways. However, concrete has two characteristics that can cause problems: it’s heavy and it’s brittle.

The weight of a concrete slab can sometimes cause the soil beneath the slab to compress. When this happens, all or part of the concrete slab will sink down under its own weight, often cracking in the process. The cracking occurs because concrete isn’t a resilient material. If a slab is unevenly supported, it’s likely to crack because it can’t stretch or bend.

In addition to unsightly cracks, slab settlement problems can also result in potential accidents, poor drainage, tripping hazards and expensive property damage.