Concrete Lifting in Walnut Creek, CA
Do you have a problem with an unsightly concrete slab such as a sidewalk or driveway? We’re Bay Area Underpinning and we’ve been lifting and leveling concrete slabs in Walnut Creek since 2005.
Sunken Concrete is Both a Safety Hazard and a Liability
Sunken, uneven concrete sidewalks, driveways, and pool decks are definitely eyesores. However, they’re also trip hazards. If someone gets injured on your property you could find yourself facing a lawsuit. Therefore, you should repair your sunken slabs as soon as possible.
We are able to lift sunken or settled concrete slabs in Walnut Creek, 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 solution that lasts. Because polyurethane foam doesn’t add additional weight to the soil, there’s no chance your slab will continue sinking even after the repair is complete. This can happen with mudjacking, because the slurry used to lift the slab contains cement. In contrast, polyurethane foam is ultra lightweight.
- It’s a cost-effective solution. Polyurethane foam injection is a cost-effective alternative to ripping up the old slab and pouring a new one.
- It usually only takes a few hours to complete. Polyurethane foam injection – in most cases – is a quick procedure. After the repair is complete, you can immediately start using the slab again.
- It’s lightweight. Polyurethane foam is able to lift and level a sunken concrete slab without adding more weight to the soil. In contrast, mudjacking uses a heavy cement slurry which is just one more thing for the soil to support.
- It doesn’t harm the environment. Polyurethane foam is a green solution that won’t release 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. When the soil under and around your foundation gets saturated with water, it can lead to erosion and voids, which the foundation will then sink into.
Weak soil that’s unable to support a concrete slab. Concrete slabs are heavy, and not all types of soil are strong enough to support them.
Expansive soil. Expansive soils are those that expand as they absorb water and shrink when they dry out. Over time this will cause concrete slabs to become uneven.
Invasive tree roots. You’ve no doubt seen this many times in your life. The tree’s roots push against the slab and cause sections of it to become uneven.
What are the Different Ways to Lift a Concrete Slab?
In the not so distant past, sunken, unlevel concrete slabs including sidewalks, driveways, and pool decks were repaired either by digging up and replacing the slab, or via a repair method called ”mudjacking”. These weren’t the best solutions though, and we’ll explain why. Today, polyurethane foam injection is the method of choice for lifting a concrete slab.
Mudjacking
The repair method known as ”mudjacking” uses a cement slurry (soil, water, cement) to lift and level a concrete slab. However, the slurry is heavy because it contains cement. This is a problem because one of the main reasons slabs sink is weak soil that’s not able to support the slab. If this is the case, mudjacking certainly isn’t going to help. In fact, it could even make things worse.
Concrete Repair
Repairing an uneven slab means digging up the old one, and then pouring new concrete. However, this is both expensive and time-consuming. Whenever you pour new concrete you need to give it time to dry and harden (cure). That means you won’t be able to use your new slab right away. That’s pretty inconvenient. Also, if the old slab sank due to weak soil, the new one will as well.
Whatever you do, don’t dump new concrete on top of a sinking slab! That will just add more weight to it, and cause it to sink even more.
Polyurethane Foam Injection
Polyurethane foam injection – commonly referred to as ‘’slabjacking’’ – is a fast, minimally-invasive repair method that involves injecting a lightweight and rapidly-expanding foam under a concrete slab in order to raise it back to where it was before. It usually only takes a few hours, and when it’s done you can start using the slab again right away.
Concrete Lifting Services in Walnut Creek, CA
We’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in Walnut Creek, CA since 2005. Our mission is to make sure lifting and leveling 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 Walnut Creek, CA
At Bay Area Underpinning we’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in Walnut Creek, CA since 2005. If you have uneven, unsightly concrete, we can lift, level it, and make it beautiful again!
We use a method called polyurethane foam injection, or ”slabjacking” for short. It usually only takes a few hours, and you can use the slab right away after the repair is complete.
If you’re tired of looking at your uneven slab, contact us today. We can lift it and make it look like new in no time flat! Short on time? Check out our customer reviews below.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Devone, Ramon, and Gabe the crew that did my contract provided great service and professionalism throughout the whole process. Devone that…
Devone, Ramon, and Gabe the crew that did my contract provided great service and professionalism throughout the whole process. Devone that led the team explained step by step what the team did and answered my questions and concerns.
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A team of technician with management of Juan Gowez did an excellent job.Thanks
A team of technician with management of Juan Gowez did an excellent job.Thanks
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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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Had BAU take care of a chimney that was leaning away from my home, fix my front door which would jam at times of the year and relevel my…
Had BAU take care of a chimney that was leaning away from my home, fix my front door which would jam at times of the year and relevel my floors. This was my second time working with BAU who installed screw jacks and leveled my floors several years ago. This time, Juan took a look at the problem areas, took measurements, made recommendations that fit my needs and budget and answered all my questions. Gonzalo and team came to work on my property. They worked quickly to install piers under the chimney and in the crawl space. They put tarp down to keep the house clean in the areas they needed access and cleaned up after themselves each day on the job. They answered my questions and throughly explained the problems and solutions they would implement to level the floor. Overall, I'm pleased with their work, being on time each day, and communication skills and would recommend.
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Juan Gomez came to our home to determine what needed to be done to fix our foundation issues. He was professional, thorough, and clearly…
Juan Gomez came to our home to determine what needed to be done to fix our foundation issues. He was professional, thorough, and clearly explained his findings and answered all of our questions. We were pleased and satisfied with his service.
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