Concrete Lifting in San Jose, CA
Looking for concrete lifting in San Jose, CA? If so, you’re probably tired of looking at an uneven and unsightly sidewalk, driveway, or some other type of concrete slab.
Bay Area Underpinning has been lifting sunken concrete slabs in San Jose since 2005. We use polyurethane foam injection, a fast and minimally-invasive repair technique that lifts the sunken slab. Most jobs take no more than a few hours.
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Sunken Concrete is Both a Safety Hazard and a Liability
Because an uneven concrete slab is a trip hazard, this is a repair you don’t want to postpone. If someone trips and gets injured you could find yourself facing a lawsuit.
Bay Area Underpinning is able to lift concrete slabs in San Jose, CA including, but not limited to…
Benefits Of Concrete Lifting Via Polyurethane Foam Injection
The benefits of concrete lifting – also known as slabjacking or polyurethane foam injection – are many, including:
- It’s a repair that lasts. The foam used to lift a sunken concrete slab is light as a feather and won’t add additional weight to soil that is already struggling to hold up a heavy slab.
- It’s cost-effective. It’s less expensive to lift a slab using polyurethane foam injection than it is to dig up and replace the slab.
- Most jobs can be completed in just a few hours. After the slab has been fixed, you can immediately start using it. No down time.
- It won’t leach chemicals into the soil. This makes polyurethane foam a green solution.
- Uneven 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 various reasons including…
Too much water in the soil. Water can cause soil erosion and leave behind voids. The slab sinks into the voids and becomes uneven.
The soil under the slab is weak. Some types of soil aren’t strong enough to support a heavy slab.
Expansive soil. Expansive soil expands as it absorbs water and contracts as it dries out. Over time this swelling-shrinking cycle can result in an uneven slab.
Invasive tree roots. This happens when large roots push against a slab and cause sections of it to become uneven.
What are the Different Ways to Lift a Concrete Slab?
Today, there are two ways to lift a sunken concrete slab: Polyurethane foam injection and mudjacking. Mudjacking is the “old school” way of fixing a sunken slab and isn’t as common as it once was. Most contractors today use polyurethane foam injection to lift sunken slabs. Of course, another way of repairing a sunken slab is to dig it up and replace it. However, this is expensive and time consuming.
Mudjacking
Mudjacking used to be the go-to method for fixing sunken slabs. The main problem with mudjacking is the weight of the cement slurry used to lift the slab. It weighs a lot, and if the slab became uneven because weak soil wasn’t able to support it, mudjacking could make the problem worse.
Concrete Replacement
Replacing a slab means digging up the old one and pouring new concrete. This solution is both expensive and time consuming. You can’t use a freshly poured concrete slab right away because it needs time to harden. Also, if the slab became uneven because of weak soil, the same thing will happen to the new slab.
Polyurethane Foam Injection
Polyurethane foam injection (also known as ‘’slabjacking’’) is a fast, minimally-invasive technique for lifting sunken concrete slabs. Most repairs can be completed in a few hours and then the slab is ready for use. It’s also less expensive than tearing up and replacing the slab.
Concrete Lifting Services in San Jose, CA
Bay Area Underpinning has been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in San Jose, 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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Concrete Lifting Services in San Jose, CA
At Bay Area Underpinning we’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in San Jose, CA since 2005. If you have uneven, unsightly concrete, we can lift it, and make it beautiful again! Don’t forget to check out our customer reviews.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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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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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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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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I’m here to endorse their services whole heartedly. There is no better feeling than getting your solid footing back once again. Robert…
I’m here to endorse their services whole heartedly. There is no better feeling than getting your solid footing back once again. Robert Busch and his crew were wonderful in every way to get the job done right and on time. Whoever have him as your Forman for your project should consider yourself very lucky. This is my third project with Bay Area Underpinning, I have to give the owner, Steve, a big thumbs up as well. He runs a honest business and achieved both best quality and best value. Please call them with confidence.
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I can’t praise Bay Area Underpinning enough! Everything from their support team, to their customer service, and the quality of their work…
I can’t praise Bay Area Underpinning enough! Everything from their support team, to their customer service, and the quality of their work has surpassed my expectations. I’ve used other foundations companies in the past and they weren’t great for many reasons – Bay Area Underpinning has none of the challenges I’ve experienced elsewhere, and massive positive upsides! Would highly recommend!
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