ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. Offers Concrete Leveling Services to Marinette, WI, Area Homeowners
Have you noticed that your patio, driveway, or sidewalk has begun to sink down in certain areas, producing an unlevel surface? Perhaps it’s even sunken down to the point where the concrete slab has cracked in half? If so, you’ll want to remedy the issue as soon as possible to prevent it from becoming a tripping hazard. ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. — a locally owned company that’s been serving the Marinette, Wisconsin, area since 2002 — provides the concrete leveling services you need to fix this problem.
Why has my concrete slab sunken or cracked?
In many cases, the reason behind a sunken or cracked concrete slab won’t be apparent. That’s because it’s difficult to see where the problem is occurring — underneath. Concrete slabs often sink into the ground or crack in half because they’re not receiving adequate support from below. The soil under these slabs tends to gradually erode over time, whether due to soil settlement or the presence of excess moisture. No matter the cause, this leads to the formation of a void between the top of the soil and the bottom of the slab. Without proper support from the soil below, the slab ends up sinking down or cracking.
How does concrete leveling solve the problem?
Concrete leveling involves pumping a substance below a sunken concrete slab to lift the slab back into place. At ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. we use an innovative concrete leveling process known as “polyjacking.” First, we clean the sunken slab to remove any dirt and debris. Next, we drill small holes into the slab, which we then use to pump expanding polyurethane foam into the space below. As the foam begins expanding, it lifts the slab back into its original position. Once the slab is back in place, we fill and patch the drilled holes, leaving you with a flawless finish. Our expanding polyurethane foam is ideal for concrete leveling because it’s so lightweight that it barely places any pressure on the soil, helping to minimize the chance of the same problem occurring again in the future.
If you’re in need of concrete leveling services at your Marinette, WI, area home, please contact ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. today.