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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Bay Area Underpinning came in recently and re-leveled all of the screw jacks in my floor both leveling the floor and getting rid of any…
Bay Area Underpinning came in recently and re-leveled all of the screw jacks in my floor both leveling the floor and getting rid of any unwanted noises. They did a great job thoroughly professional the foreman Aaron was wonderful not only did he do a great job but he was a pleasure to have around the house. Kudos also to Will Clark, who was totally responsive and professional throughout. Highly recommend this company.
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I recently hired Bay Area Underpinning to underpin my home and my experience from start to finish was seamless.Jordan Christle, the lead…
I recently hired Bay Area Underpinning to underpin my home and my experience from start to finish was seamless.Jordan Christle, the lead foreman and his team were exceptional. They were communicative, polite and professional at all times. They were happy to answer any questions that I had prior to and during the process of underpinning my home and were quick to provide clarification and explanations to any of my concerns that I had during the job. Jordan provided extensive quality checks at all phases with his crew to ensure the best outcome for the home owner.The team’s knowledge base about their field was remarkable as they were able to come up with quality solutions that we could visibly see.I recommend Bay Area Underpinning without reservation and will continue to recommend them to anyone who should need their services.
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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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I had a great experience with Bay Area Underpinning. They fixed my foundation, which was a substantial job, in a matter days, and did all…
I had a great experience with Bay Area Underpinning. They fixed my foundation, which was a substantial job, in a matter days, and did all of the engineering and permitting at a very fair price. I cannot say enough good things about Tyler, Angelo, and Louise, who did all the hard work. They were on time each day, very diligent, and patiently answered all of my questions. Then, when the job was finished, they cleaned the work area and left it in a better condition than they found it. That was awesome, and tells you what you need to know about these guys and the company. I couldn't be happier.
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Lance and his team were here this morning for screw Jack adjustment they did an excellent job. Thank youTodd for arranging this excellent…
Lance and his team were here this morning for screw Jack adjustment they did an excellent job. Thank youTodd for arranging this excellent service!
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