Concrete Lifting Solutions
Traditional go-to repairs like mudjacking and repouring are outdated and ineffective. A more reliable solution is needed if you want your concrete slabs back on solid ground. Our innovative PolyRenewal™ system fits the bill by lifting and stabilizing the concrete with lightweight but durable and quick-curing polyurethane injections.
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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.
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Pool Deck Repair
Our innovative PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting technique is faster and more affordable than pool deck replacement.
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Mudjacking
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.
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Concrete Step Settling
If you need a long-lasting solution for settling concrete steps, then look no further than PolyRenewal™.
Concrete is all around your western Colorado property – your driveway, sidewalks, patio, front stoop, garage floor, and even inside your home. While it is a tough material, concrete commonly sustains damage and wear and tear over time. Concrete slabs can crack and sink, leaving unsightly hazards behind. Fixing them is important for the safety of your home and family. That’s where Foundation Repair of Western Colorado can help. Our innovative concrete lifting and stabilization system helps restore your concrete and your well-being.
Causes of Concrete Problems
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 uneven 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.
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Is Concrete Lifting the Right Solution for Me?
Noticing cracking or uneven concrete around your property might not be a surprise. Concrete is everywhere, and you probably have seen problems with concrete slabs before. These issues can happen for many reasons, but the most common culprit is the underlying soil. The heavy clay and Bentonite clay prevalent throughout Grand Junction, Aspen, and surrounding areas in western Colorado can do a real number on properties. Because the area is typically dry, the soil underneath concrete shrinks and leaves the slabs without proper support. The concrete can then sink into voids and become uneven and crack.
Even though this is common, it’s not necessarily normal or something you should have to endure. Problematic concrete slabs not only make your property look bad, but they also are safety hazards.
The longer concrete is left to crack and sink, the more difficult and expensive repairing it can be. When you first notice something wrong with your concrete slabs, contact the experts at Foundation Repair of Western Colorado for a fast and effective solution. Our PolyRenewal™ polyurethane injections quickly cure so you can use your concrete the same day, and they are durable and will not wash out or succumb to erosion.
Why is Concrete Lifting Needed?
Problems with the concrete on your property are far-reaching and can have significant negative impacts including the following:
Personal Safety
When concrete sinks enough so the slab next to it appears to have a raised edge, this is a tripping hazard for anyone walking over it. This is especially dangerous for young children, the elderly, and people with mobility issues. Safety hazards like this also could end up being an insurance liability.
Vehicular Safety
Just as uneven concrete can be unsafe for people, it also can be damaging to vehicles. It can be more difficult to negotiate bumps and uneven driveway or garage floor slabs that continue to sink. Continuously driving over these obstacles also can lead to problems with your vehicle’s suspension, tires, and other issues.
Aesthetics & Home Value
Along with safety hazards, problems with concrete slabs also affect the curb appeal of your property. A cracking, uneven concrete slab looks bad on its own, but it can be detrimental when trying to sell a house. The value of the home can decrease, along with the likelihood of someone purchasing the property as-is.
Common Concrete Tips & Mistakes
When it comes to home repairs, especially concerning concrete slabs, we have heard and seen it all. That’s why we want to empower and educate homeowners like you about the upkeep and repair of your property and its concrete.
Helpful Concrete Repair Tips:
- Monitor All Concrete Areas: While different materials and types of soil may have been used as backfill during the construction of your house, your entire property still has the same underlying soil. If you have a problem with cracking, uneven concrete on your front sidewalk, for example, odds are the back patio could have the same issues. When checking for concrete issues, look at the bigger picture and all areas – from your front sidewalk and driveway to the back patio and pool deck. And when in doubt, contact your local experts for assistance.
- Check Your Foundation: Along with monitoring all the concrete around your property, it’s also a good idea to keep an eye on your foundation. This proactive measure is critical on its own, but it can be even more important when other areas of concrete are involved. Some areas like your driveway or patio can directly butt up against your foundation. If there is a problem like heaving with those exterior slabs, you might start to notice it on your home’s interior in the form of cracking and bowing walls. Though not always directly connected, concrete and foundation problems can go hand in hand.
- Contact Local Experts for Help: It can be confusing and overwhelming to know what to look for and how to repair sunken concrete. If something seems wrong with the concrete areas around your home, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced professionals at Foundation Repair of Western Colorado for a free inspection. We take the guesswork out of concrete lifting. Our team will provide a thorough inspection and diagnosis, as well as sound recommendations and skilled repair installations.
Concrete Lifting and Repair Mistakes to Avoid:
- Mudjacking: The older repair methods of mudjacking or slab jacking used by many contractors are quite invasive, expensive, time-consuming, and ineffective. Large holes are drilled into the concrete and heavy, messy cement slurry is pumped underneath. It takes a long time for the material to cure, and it only temporarily holds up the concrete slab. The weight of the material and the slab allow the slab and soil underneath to continue sinking.
- Repouring: Completely removing and repouring a concrete slab may be the only option if the concrete is severely damaged. Before it gets to that point, it’s important to have it repaired or lifted. A newly poured slab will hold up for a while, but the root cause of the problem was never addressed. The same problematic soil is still underneath, and as long as it continues to sink, so will the slab.
- DIY Repair: DIY projects can work perfectly well around the house, but concrete lifting is not something to attempt on your own. Lifting techniques such as PolyRenewal™ polyurethane injections are only available through experts like our team at Foundation Repair of Western Colorado. Installing this material also requires certain tools and experience, as well as exact calculations and precise application. Not only do we offer this innovative solution, but we provide friendly, fast, effective installation of it as well.
Find your service area
Aspen, Colorado
Known as one of the most famous ski towns in the world, Aspen, CO sees its fair share of foundation, basement, and crawl space damage due to spring thaws and winter freezes.
Clifton
If your Clifton, CO home is experiencing issues with foundation slab cracking, basement, or crawl space water damage, or failing wall supports, contact our team at FRWC.
Durango
With Durango’s soil being primarily clay, this can cause a multitude of issues with your home’s foundation and basement because of its poor drainage capabilities.
Edwards
Located just 15 miles away from Vail, Edwards, CO, is a sleepy ski town nestled in the heart of the mountains. Unfortunately, the winter season brings its fair share of damage to homeowners' basements and foundations.
Fruita
Within the Grand Valley, Fruita, CO homeowners see their fair share of foundation, basement, crawl space, and concrete damage around their homes.
Glenwood Springs
Known for their natural hot springs, Glenwood Springs, CO is no stranger to the damaging effects water can have on foundations, basements, and concrete structures.
Grand Junction, Colorado
For Grand Junction, CO, homes both big and small, old and new, foundation and basement damage can be both easy to miss and expensive to fix.
Montrose
Are you looking to buy a home in Montrose, CO? Identifying foundation issues is an important part of selecting a new home to ensure you make a sound investment, while protecting it for the future.
Steamboat Springs
The mix of sand and clay soils in Steamboat Springs, CO can make for a variety of water drainage issues for your foundation and basement.
