QUICKLY & EFFECTIVELY STABILIZE YOUR SINKING, SETTLING CONCRETE
Conditions where outdoor concrete has already begun to sink are not uncommon in Colorado and are often the result of shifting or a weak soil base or erosion. If you have noticed sinking concrete near your home in Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, Aspen, Glenwood Springs or nearby, call us today for a free estimate!
Causes
Concrete is heavy! When the soils underneath a concrete slab are unable to support its weight, the slab will sink. If part of the concrete slab is supported by soils and other sections are not, the unsupported pieces may crack away from the other section and result in unlevel concrete.
- Different types of soil have different load-bearing capacities. When a soil’s load-bearing capacity is exceeded, the soil will compact and settle.
- It’s also possible for the soil beneath a slab to settle and compact of its own accord. Soil that contains large amounts of clay and/or silt will shrink substantially when it gets dry.
- As the soil compacts underneath a concrete slab, the unsupported slab will sink as well, usually cracking in one or more spots.
The soil that is underneath your driveway, patio, or concrete steps may not necessarily remain there to provide adequate support for the concrete element.As water moves underneath your concrete slabs, it can wash away the soil that’s supporting the weight of the concrete. As this happens, it creates a void, or empty space, underneath. Over time, with nothing to support it, your concrete slab can begin to sink or cave in.
SOLUTIONS
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado can fix your sinking outdoor concrete problems so you can enjoy your driveway, sidewalk or patio again without worry.
Mud Jacking
As patios, walkways, driveways, and concrete steps sink, they can crack and create uneven surfaces. Sinking concrete is unsightly, and it can create a tripping hazard.
PolyRenewal Injection
Uneven sidewalks, walkways and steps can cause tripping, and sunken driveway slabs can make parking your car in the garage quite a challenge.
Pool Deck Repair
Our innovative PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting technique is faster and more affordable than pool deck replacement.