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We understand things can happen to cause structural and/or concrete damage to your home or business.  This affects your property’s safety, value, appearance, costing you money. 

 

 

 

Why Does Concrete Settle? 

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Poor Soil Conditions 

As soils become saturated with water, the clay expands and loses strength. This condition allows slabs to sink  just like standing in wet mud. This can occur from heavy rains or plumbing leaks. 

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Poor Compaction

Many homes are built on backfilled soils. If the soil is not compacted correctly before construction, backfill will gradually compact unevenly, sometimes over years, which allows slabs to settle. 

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Tree Roots

Trees and large shrubs can consume up to 30+ gallons of water a day. If located near concrete, the loss of water in the soil will make the soil contract and can cause the slabs to settle. 

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Poor Drainage

Improper drainage can cause soil instability by creating saturated soils, which allows the slabs to settle. Poor drainage can be typical of an area, or as minor as a misplaced down spout. 

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Here are some of the most telling signs that you may have a concrete issue

 

Cracks and Crumbling concrete

A sign of weathering or the lack of foundational stability

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Pooling Water

It’s always best not to have standing water for long periods.  It means there is likely sinking or shifting

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Porches or Patios Pull Away from the Foundation

Signifies a lack of support beneath and the soil has shifted or eroded

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Problems can seem to come out of nowhere, after a big rainstorm, hurricane or from underlying issues that happen slowly over time.  We’re here to help! We consult and assist to find a solution before the problem escalates because we know sinking concrete doesn’t ever get better on its own.

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Many homeowners make the mistake of waiting until the problem worsens and then end up spending 3-5 times the amount of money to replace, rather than raise their sinking concrete. Until the problem is fixed, your home remains at risk. 

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The question is to Replace or Repair?

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Replacement

Expensive

Carpentry work before and after

Cement Contractors must make multiple trips to location, remove, framing, pouring and removal of forming

Replacement area is out of service for days or weeks

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Repair by Raising and Leveling

Cost savings

No Disrupition to Landscaping

Service Availabiltiy

Repair area ready to use Immediately

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