Concrete Lifting in Vacaville, CA
Are you dealing with an ugly, sunken concrete slab – sidewalk, driveway, pool deck, garage floor, etc. – in Vacaville? Get a free inspection and secure your home’s safety.
At Bay Area Underpinning we’ve been working hard to repair and replace foundations, and lift concrete slabs in Vacaville, CA since 2005.
We know. Sunken slabs are a real eyesore. Give us a call today and we’ll come out than make them beautiful again in no time flat.
Short on time? Scroll down and check out our customer reviews at the bottom of this page. We’re pretty proud of them!
Sunken Concrete is Both a Safety Hazard and a Liability
Sunken, uneven slabs are more than just ugly. They’re trip hazards, and a liability that could result in injuries and even lawsuits if you’re unlucky. Therefore, this isn’t a repair you want to postpone.
We are able to lift sunken or settled concrete slabs in Vacaville, 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 one-time solution. Polyurethane foam weighs next to nothing. This is important because an older method of lifting concrete called ”mudjacking” uses a heavy cement slurry to lift the slab. This just adds more weight to this soil, and will often cause the slab to sink even more. That means you’ll eventually end up paying for another repair job.
- It’s a cost-effective solution. Concrete lifting via polyurethane foam injection is easier on the pocketbook than digging up and replacing the slab.
- The repair usually only takes a few hours. Polyurethane foam injection is not a time-consuming fix. It also enables you to use the slab immediately after the repair is complete.
- It’s lightweight. Polyurethane foam won’t burden the soil with additional weight. This is in contrast to mudjacking, which uses a heavy cement slurry to lift the slab.
- It’s an environmentally-friendly solution. Don’t worry. Polyurethane foam 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…
There’s too much water in the soil under the slab. This can cause erosion and leave behind voids that the slab will then sink into.
Weak soil that can’t hold up the slab. Some soils simply aren’t capable of holding up a heavy concrete slab.
Expansive soil. Expansive soil will expand as it soaks up water and shrink as it dries out. Over time, this swelling-shrinking cycle – which is usually seasonal – can cause uneven slabs.
Invading tree roots. You can probably guess how this happens because you’ve seen it many times in your life. The roots push against the slab and cause sections of it to become uneven.
What are the Different Ways to Lift a Concrete Slab?
Traditionally, uneven concrete slabs were fixed either via mudjacking, or by digging up the old slab and pouring a new one. There are drawbacks to these methods though. We’ll explain how they work, and then we’ll show you why polyurethane foam injection is a better solution for lifting a sunken concrete slab.
Mudjacking
Mudjacking involves injecting a cement slurry containing soil, water, and cement under the slab in order to lift it back to its original position. The problem with mudjacking is the weight of the slurry. If the soil under the slab was already having trouble holding up the slab, adding a heavy, cement slurry is only going to cause it to sink even deeper into the soil. This isn’t what you want, obviously.
Concrete Replacement
Replacing a sunken slab means removing the old one and then pouring new concrete. This does work, sort of. It’s not only an expensive fix though, it’s a time consuming one as well. This is because new concrete takes time to dry and cure. That means you’ll be facing some downtime before you can use the new slab. Also, if the old slab sunk because the soil couldn’t support it, the new slab will suffer the same fate.
Of course, we don’t need to tell you that you should never add concrete on top of a slab in order to even it out, right? This will only add even more weight to an already sinking slab.
Polyurethane Foam Injection
Today, Polyurethane foam injection (also known as ‘’slabjacking’’) is the repair method of choice because it’s minimally-invasive, cost-effective, and instead of a heavy cement slurry, uses a lightweight and rapidly-expanding foam to lift the slab. It’s a quick repair, and when it’s done you can start using the slab again right away.
Concrete Lifting Services in Vacaville, CA
We’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in Vacaville 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 Vacaville, CA
At Bay Area Underpinning we’ve been repairing foundations and concrete slabs in Vacaville, 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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Superindentent Juan Gomez was very professional and quick to fix our problem. He educated us on how to find a solution and why these things …
Superindentent Juan Gomez was very professional and quick to fix our problem. He educated us on how to find a solution and why these things happen.
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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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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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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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