Sinking Concrete Slab
Sinking concrete slabs can be a serious problem that you need to address as soon as possible. Professional repairs from Groundworks can help.
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Have you noticed any sinking concrete slabs around your home? They’re not just an eyesore—they reduce your property value and pose dangerous tripping hazards for children and seniors.
With Groundworks, Alberta homeowners can stop what’s causing the problem with our tailored, lasting concrete lifting solutions. We’re here to make your home safer and restore—and potentially raise—its value by sorting out your sinking concrete slabs for good.
Find out more about how we lift and level your concrete with our unique PolyRenewal™ foam injection.
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What Are Sinking Concrete Slabs?
A sinking concrete slab is what you get when the soil beneath you concrete start to erode or settle.
Signs of a sinking slab include:
- Cracks
- Unevenness
- Pitting, flaking, and staining
If left untreated, the damage will only get worse and siphon off your property value. If you see this happening to your concrete, call Groundworks today.
What Causes Sinking Concrete Slabs?
Sinking concrete has many possible causes. These include:
- Settling soil
- Heavy rain
- Poor drainage
- Tree roots
- Seasonal cycles of freezing and thawing
- Installation problems
To determine what’s causing your sinking concrete, you can schedule a free inspection Groundworks and find ways to put a stop to it before it gets worse.
Can You Fix Sinking Concrete Slabs?
Concrete slab sinking can be solved if addressed promptly, as delay leads to costlier, more invasive repairs. Groundworks provides customized solutions based on underlying causes.
While the most common method for concrete lifting is mudjacking, it also has some downsides like using heavier materials that can make your sinking concrete worse over time. With Groundworks, you get our PolyRenewal™ injection system that utilizes a lightweight, eco-friendly polyurethane mixture to permanently stabilize concrete without making a mess and without adding a lot of weight on top of the soil.
How to Fix a Sinking Concrete Slab?
Groundworks employs an innovative concrete lifting method called PolyRenewal™ to securely rehabilitate settled concrete steps. Here’s a look at how it works:
We have a specific, step-by-step process for repairing sinking concrete slabs. It’s effective, efficient, and intended to be minimally invasive:
- Inspect your home to find the root cause of the issue
- Inject PolyRenewal™ underneath your sinking concrete
- Seal cracks and joints to prevent future damage
- Ensure against future damage with annual maintenance appointments
Why Should You Address a Sinking Concrete Slab Problem Now?
Unaddressed issues with your home’s foundation, driveway, sidewalks, or porch can devalue your property. Here’s why you should fix a sinking concrete slab promptly:
- The slab will keep sinking without stabilization.
- Cracked slabs pose trip hazards, especially for people with mobility issues, children, and seniors.
- Delaying fixes can damage your home’s structure.
- Slab or foundation faults reduce curb appeal and property value.
- Sinking slab foundations lead to water pooling, drainage issues, flooding, mold growth, and potential pest infestations.
Learn More About Our Comprehensive Concrete Lifting Solutions
If you have a concrete slab on your property that is uneven, sinking, or settling, call Groundworks. We operate in Northern Alberta and have many years of experience helping homeowners. We offer tailored solutions for all kinds of concrete slab problems, including using our PolyRenewal™ foam injection system.
No matter how big or small your concrete slab problem is, we can help! Get a free inspection and estimate today with no obligation.
Sinking Concrete Slab FAQs
Concrete repair is absolutely worth considering, especially when your driveway, porch, pool deck, and steps are uneven or sinking. Utilizing PolyRenewal™ can provide a permanent solution and restore your home’s value.
We think so! Especially if you’re thinking of selling your home or have family members that might get injured from damaged concrete.
While it might be tempting to DIY, we strongly advise against it. At Groundworks, we provide precision-engineered systems for a permanent solution. As experts in concrete repair, we use the highest quality methods and materials to ensure a long-lasting fix.
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Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in most cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Groundworks does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make any and/or every square inch of your concrete perfectly level.
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