Concrete Lifting in Pleasanton, CA
Are you struggling with an uneven walkway, driveway, garage floor, or some other type of concrete slab in Pleasanton? Let us help.
Sunken Concrete is Both a Safety Hazard and a Liability
That sunken concrete slab isn’t only unattractive, it’s also a trip hazard. If someone falls and gets injured, you could find yourself facing a lawsuit. So, make sure you don’t put this repair on the back burner.
We are able to lift sunken or settled concrete slabs in Pleasanton, CA including, but not limited to…
Benefits Of Concrete Lifting Via Polyurethane Foam Injection
he benefits of concrete lifting – also known as slabjacking or polyurethane foam injection – are many, including:
- Polyurethane foam won’t add more weight to the soil. Concrete slabs often sink because the soil they’re sitting on is unable to support them. Another common method of lifting and leveling concrete called “mudjacking” uses a cement slurry to lift the slab. Because cement is heavy this adds even more weight to the soil. If the soil was having trouble supporting the concrete before, adding more weight to it isn’t going to help. Polyurethane foam, on the other hand, is ultra lightweight and able to lift up the slab without adding additional weight to the soil.
- It’s a cost-effective solution. Concrete lifting via polyurethane foam injection doesn’t cost as much as pouring a brand new slab.
- It’s a fast repair. Polyurethane foam injection usually only takes a few hours to complete, tops. You can also use the slab immediately after the repair is complete.
- It doesn’t harm the environment. Polyurethane foam is an environmentally-friendly solution that won’t leach harmful chemicals into the soil.
- Even concrete just looks good! Sunken, uneven concrete is an eyesore.
What Causes Concrete Slabs To Sink Or Become Uneven?
Concrete slabs sink and become uneven for a variety of reasons including…
Drainage problems. If the soil under and around the slab contains an excess amount of water, if can wash away the soil and leave behind voids that the slab will then sink into.
Weak soil. Some soils aren’t able to support the weight of a heavy concrete slab.
Expansive soil. Expansive soils are those that swell as they soak up water and shrink when they dry out. Over time this swelling-shrinking cycle – that’s usually seasonal – can cause uneven slabs.
Invasive tree roots. You’ve probably seen this many times in your life. Tree roots push against a slab and cause sections of it to become uneven.
What are the Different Ways to Lift a Concrete Slab?
The two “old school” methods of lifting and leveling a concrete slab were mudjacking and digging up the old slab and pouring a new one. They weren’t the best solutions though, as you will see. Today, polyurethane foam injection is the method of choice for repairing a sunken slab.
Mudjacking
Mudjacking is a procedure where small holes are drilled into the slab, and then a slurry of soil, water, and cement is injected under the slab in order to lift it back up. The problem with mudjacking is the weight of the slurry. It’s heavy because it contains cement. If the soil was already struggling to support the slab, adding even more weight to it won’t help. It will only make things worse.
Concrete Replacement
Another traditional method for repairing a sunken slab is to simply dig it up and pour a new one. This is a time-consuming fix though. It takes time for newly poured cement to dry and cure (harden). This means there’s going to be some downtime while you’re waiting to use the new slab. Also, if the soil wasn’t able to support the old slab, it won’t do any better with the new one.
Polyurethane Foam Injection
Polyurethane foam injection (also known as ‘’slabjacking’’) uses a super lightweight foam that rapidly expands as soon as it’s injected under the slab. This lifts the slab back into position. It’s a fast repair that can usually be completed in a few hours and when it’s done, you can immediately start using the slab again.
Concrete Lifting Services in Pleasanton, CA
We’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in Pleasanton, CA since 2005. Our mission is to make sure lifting your concrete slab is a stress-free event that provides a cost-effective, permanent fix.
For a free concrete lifting inspection and repair estimate, fill out the contact form at the top of the page
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Free Foundation Repair Inspection and Estimate in Pleasanton, CA
We’re Bay Area Underpinning and we’ve been repairing unlevel concrete slabs in Pleasanton for the past 15 years (since 2005). If you have a sunken, unlevel slab, we can make it beautiful again, and most sunken slab repairs take no more than a few hours, tops.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
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The crew was was fantastic! They finished faster than expected and they communicated with us daily to keep us informed along the way. We…
The crew was was fantastic! They finished faster than expected and they communicated with us daily to keep us informed along the way. We are very happy with the results and the professionalism of the staff.
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Bay Area Underpinning is THE company to use for foundation work. Aaron, and his crew, were incredibly professional from start to finish….
Bay Area Underpinning is THE company to use for foundation work. Aaron, and his crew, were incredibly professional from start to finish. The team kept the work space clean and tidy, communicated well, and updated me as timelines were solidified. They were always on time and ready to maximize their output for the day. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
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This review is for Michael who did the inspection for us. He was very professional, courteous , explained what and how he was inspecting it….
This review is for Michael who did the inspection for us. He was very professional, courteous , explained what and how he was inspecting it. He was honest and gave his honest opinion which i really appreciate!
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I called in Bay Area Underpinning for foundation work. They were wonderful answering my many concerns, I received prompt return calls, the…
I called in Bay Area Underpinning for foundation work. They were wonderful answering my many concerns, I received prompt return calls, the work was completed within an appropriate time frame, and the best thing he stayed with the estimate to the dollar. I loved the engineer, time frame, and minimal damage repair. I didn't know how my house was going to respond and even the marble and windows handled well. Unfortunately I didn't get the exact lift I wanted in the office even though they tried their hardest. My advice — call them when the problem first arises and the outcome and the house will lift with ease. I definitely recommend BAU. Because I live on a hill one pillar had to be covered – done. I also had a French drain installed to divert the water which was recommended. Thank you
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We recently had foundation work completed. The crew was on time every day and worked hard to keep a very dirty job and their traffic…
We recently had foundation work completed. The crew was on time every day and worked hard to keep a very dirty job and their traffic through the house to a minimum. The crew chief, Robert Busch, was amazing. Telling us what was planned for the day, any unforeseen problems, and giving us a recap of what was completed daily. We could not have had a better experience with his communication and hard work. Everyone was respectful and friendly. I also thought that the evaluation and estimate experience was positive. Jim communicated clearly and we never felt that work being suggested was unnecessary. He explained clearly and showed us pictures of what was going on under the house.Hope we never need them again, but would use them in a flash.
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