Concrete Lifting and Levelling
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Concrete Lifting Calgary
You’re probably here for one of the following reasons: you have a sunken concrete floor, you have an uneven concrete floor, or your concrete floor presents a tripping hazard. This can be very frustrating. Whatever your issue is, you can rely on Concrete Experts as your professional partner for concrete lifting services. We can lift any sunken of uneven concrete: driveways, garages, sidewalks, and patios!
What are the options?
Remove and Replace: While there are times when a sunken concrete floor needs to be torn out and completely replaced, this is not always the most economical or environmentally friendly option. This involves demolition and disposal of the existing sunken concrete floor, leveling of sub-surface, and the pouring of a new concrete floor. Don’t let anyone sell you on concrete replacement until you’ve gotten an evaluation from Concrete Experts! A sunken concrete floor can be fixed cheaper than replacing the concrete floor at many occasions. We have the expertise and will be mindful of your budget, while repairing your concrete floor as new. Learn more…
Cement Grout (Mudjacking): In the past, this was the most common method for raising and leveling a concrete floor. This involves injecting a sand-based grout under the sunken concrete. Strategically placed holes (as large as 2 inches and 2-3 feet apart) are drilled into the concrete floor to allow for the pumping of the grout mixture. The grout is heavy, and can cause further soil settling in the future. Learn more…
Polyurethane Technology Foam: The technology of this foam is one of the most advanced techniques for raising and leveling uneven concrete slabs, and it’s also one of our specialties. It is 1/50th the weight of grout, and can support the weight of a vehicle in less than an hour. The holes drilled for pumping are only 5/8″ and can be placed up to 5 feet apart. See below for more reasons why we recommend the use of Polyurethane technology.
Advantages of Polyurethane Foam
Light Weight
Concrete mixtures used in traditional mudjacking are heavy and will result in sinking concrete overtime. Polyurethane technology is designed to provide a lasting solution, that almost never needs to be re-pumped. So avoid an uneven concrete floor!
Water Resistant
The polyurethane technology foam will withstand potential damages caused by flooding and weather related factors because of its stability and resistance to water. It does not deteriorate in the presence of water or weaken over time, so your concrete floor stays as it should.
Durable
Certified
Polyurethane is certified quality material for concrete lifting services. The polyurethane used by Concrete Experts is certified by HMI and is guaranteed fresh and a top-quality product. It is specially designed for lifting and leveling concrete. We have the highest confidence in the quality and safety of the product we are using.
Sustainable
Polyurethane is sustainable. Concrete lifting over the replacement from sinking concrete means fewer concrete slabs end up in landfills. In addition, HMI polyurethane technology foam is made from 40% recycled materials.
Set up time
The polyurethane technology foam used for concrete lifting in Calgary, such as concrete floors and concrete slab lifting, sets up in seconds. And it can almost immediately support a vehicle or other loads.
Concrete lifting Calgary: How Can We Help
Common Concrete Problem Areas
Driveways and Floors:
Floors are meant to be flat and even. If you’re experiencing an uneven concrete floor or cracked driveways, chances are your home has begun to sink. This raises a number of issues. Injection of the foam into problem areas enhances structural stability, ensuring your house has a firm foundation and is more sustainable than concrete replacement.
Common Driveway and Floor problems:
- Widening gaps between garage and driveway. This allows water to drain between the slabs rather than down the driveway, perpetuating the problem.
- Negative slope towards the house. This can cause cracking in the foundation and water leakage into the house or garage.
- Uneven joints that are tripping hazards and can hurt those who visit your home or place of business.
- Cracks caused by sinking concrete or voids beneath the concrete.
- Collection and pools of water or ice due to improper drainage.
- Uneven garage or man doors due to concrete sinking on one side or the other.
- Nesting areas for voles, skunks, and rabbits created by sinking ground or voids under concrete.
There are two solutions for these issues:
1. Replacement
+ Brand new concrete.
+ Correct slope
+ No drainage issues
– Costs more than polyurethane lifting/levelling or mudjacking
2. Lifting/Levelling The Concrete
+ Corrects slope
+ Resolves drainage issues
+ Cost effective
– If damaged/old will look the same after the lift.
We provide both of these solutions and are happy to provide you with a cost comparison for slab lifting.
Sidewalks and Walkways:
Cracks in your sidewalk and walkway or a sinking concrete floor can be dangerous tripping hazards and unaesthetic eye sores. We can raise and level your walkways and eliminate cracks in your concrete floor with our unique formula and technique. For tougher cases, concrete replacement may be necessary and we can help with that too.
- Extra-large steps that can be too large for children or elderly and just downright uncomfortable for anyone really.
- Nesting areas for voles, skunks, and rabbits created by sinking ground or voids under concrete.
- Negative slope towards the house possibly causing cracking in the foundation and water leakage into the house or garage.
- Not enough support for additions or decks sitting on concrete slabs.
There are two solutions for these issues:
1. Replacement
+ Brand new concrete.
+ Correct slope
+ No drainage issues
– Costs more than polyurethane lifting/levelling or mudjacking
2. Lifting/Levelling The Concrete
+ Corrects slope
+ Resolves drainage issues
+ Cost effective
– If damaged/old will look the same after the lift.
We provide both of these solutions and are happy to provide you with a cost comparison.
Void Filling and Stabilization:
As buildings sink and shift over time, cracking isn’t the only problem to look out for. Large holes and voids that form around the foundation can be dangerous. We can inject the foam into these holes to secure and stabilize your home as well as the foundation upon which it stands.
- No support under concrete causing the building or floor to sink.
- When machinery or other equipment goes over the floor there is movement in the floor that can cause problems with the infrastructure or machinery operating on the floor.
- Nesting by voles, skunks and other critters causing a hazard.
- Water tends to accumulate in these areas because of improper drainage and the area is not sealed off causing instability underneath your concrete/building.
Solutions:
By using state of the art technology, we inject polyurethane foam into the area. Not only does it fill the void and support the concrete, but it stabilizes the ground and compacts it to create a more stable subgrade.
The polyurethane foam can support tens of thousands of pounds and will last forever. Only UV light can break it down.
Stairs and Steps:
If the steps leading up to your home or business have started to crack or sink, it’s best to catch the problem early on. The weight of sinking concrete floors can cause additional cracking as well as leave gaping spaces. Sunken steps are also an inconvenient tripping hazard. Consider what lifting, levelling, slab jacking or concrete replacement could look like for your stairs.
- Pulling away from the house.
- Sinking down creating large steps into the home or place of business. These can be too large for children or elderly and just downright uncomfortable for anyone really.
- Cracking sidewalks because they are dropping with the stairs.
- Pooling ice or water at the bottom of the stairs.
- Improper drainage towards the house causing flooding or cracking in the foundation.
There are two solutions for these issues:
1. Replacement
+ Brand new stairs/steps
+ Correct slope
+ No drainage issues
– Costs more and requires several days to replace.
2. Lifting/Levelling The Concrete
+ Corrects slope
+ Resolves drainage issues
+ Cost effective and less invasive: done in one day
– If damaged/old will look the same after the lift.
We provide both of these solutions and are happy to provide you with a cost comparison.
Hear What Others Have To Say!
Concrete lifting Calgary with Concrete experts
A sinking concrete floor is a problem that plagues the Calgary market more than most others. Dramatic temperature shifts between summer and winter months, heavy snowfalls during our extended winter, and Calgary chinooks all contribute to shifting and settling ground beneath the concrete, making it prone to cracking.
Concrete leveling Calgary: Why?
Aesthetics and safety
The benefits of lifting and leveling concrete are a matter of aesthetics as well as safety. Broken or uneven sidewalks and walkways or sinking concrete in front of homes and businesses can become obvious eye sores or tripping hazards. We employ a technique that involves the injection of polyurethane technology foam into the problem areas. We use slab jacking to lift the sunken concrete. The process is much faster than replacing the concrete and much cleaner and more efficient than using traditional mudjacking methods to lift and level the concrete. Leveling concrete eliminates the unappealing cracks and crevices in your sidewalk and improves your curb appeal.
Water damage
Even more worrisome than ugly gaps and cracks is the water damage that can stem from the effects of a sunken concrete floor and shifting soil. Cracked and uneven driveways can affect water drainage and result in basement flooding or leaks in building foundations. In such instances, the effects can be long term and degenerative over time. The lifting and leveling concrete services we provide will serve as a lasting solution to these issues and avoid future damaged concrete floor.
Concrete lifting Calgary with Polyurethane foam
The polyurethane technology foam we use is less porous and more durable than mudjacking mixtures. The compound of cement and mud used in traditional methods weighs 50 times more than our polyurethane solution. In addition, leveling concrete using polyurethane is the preferred method of fixing and improving highways in the United States. Traditional mudjacking is a temporary fix due to the nature of the compound. Because polyurethane is weather resistant and will not expand or contract over time as concrete does, reapplication is not needed. The only thing known to break down polyurethane is heavy exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. As we inject the polyurethane beneath the surface of the concrete floors, sun exposure is rare and insignificant.
Concrete Experts Calgary
Concrete Experts is an established company that specializes in lifting and leveling concrete. We have served Calgary and the surrounding areas since 2012 with outstanding customer service and our business continues to grow. We believe in providing the highest quality of products and services to our clients in a timely manner. We have established ourselves as leaders in the industry of lifting and leveling concrete with a gold standard for service and results.
Give us a call for a free estimate and discover the benefits of polyurethane foam and lifting and leveling concrete. Our experienced and certified staff can provide you with the services you need and peace of mind in a job well done. We also recommend and may provide further services that may be required such as concrete replacement, concrete sealing, or deep foam injection.
FAQ about Concrete Lifting
Small holes will be drilled in the concrete. Through the holes a concrete lifting foam is injected below the concrete slab. This foam will expand and harden until the concrete is level again. Afterwards the drilled holes are filled so you hardly notice them.
Since concrete lifting is a custom service, depending on the size and state of your concrete slab, there isn’t a fixed price we can provide without visiting the site to make a job estimate. We usually create a custom quote for the concrete lifting of your driveway, sidewalk or garage floor. In general concrete lifting and leveling is a cost-effective method.
Concrete lifting with a concrete lifting foam is long-lasting. Concrete is a material that has a long lifespan. If you notice cracks or sunken slabs, fixing it with a concrete slab lifting foam helps preserve your concrete. Concrete Experts uses a polyurethane foam that is strong enough to help keep the concrete in place for many years.
There are different ways to fix a sunken concrete slab. At Concrete Experts we recommend using a lifting foam. This way you don’t have to replace the concrete, which can be expensive and time consuming. The old method mudjacking uses a heavy concrete solution, polyurethane is a lightweight alternative.
Concrete Experts in Calgary always recommends contacting a specialist to level and lift a sunken concrete slab. This way you are sure that it is done professionally and up to quality standards. They have the professional equipment to help you out.
A polyurethane lifting foam is strong enough for concrete slab lifting and leveling. It expands quickly and the force of the foam expansion lifts the concrete to the exact desired level. It offers a long lasting strong support.