Why is my Concrete Porch Sinking?

Have you ever experienced a sinking porch or driveway? Perhaps you’ve noticed cracks in your concrete driveway or sidewalk in your neighborhood.  Not only does this look unsightly, but it also lowers your property value and causes tripping hazards. What is the solution? Better yet, what is the BEST solution to fix this problem? One solution is mudjacking, which we will dive into.

Mudjacking injects a messy mixture of concrete and soil below the concrete. The “mud” is hydraulically pumped under considerable pressure, lifting the cement slab back to its original position. While mudjacking is an inexpensive option, it won’t save you money down the road. The following are reasons why mudjacking isn’t the BEST option:

• It’s not a permanent fix.
• It’s messy and disruptive.
• Large holes left in the concrete by installers leave a polka-dotted look.
• The soil beneath can’t support the load, causing the slab to sink further.
• Concrete slab is not useable for 1-4 days.

Another solution to fixing your concrete, however, is PolyLevel. We believe that this is the BEST and safest option, as it requires minimal disruption to lift and stabilize concrete slabs. Let’s take a deeper look into PolyLevel and why this is an incredible solution to your concrete repair project.

PolyLevel is a two-part foam engineered to expand immediately upon injection beneath a settled slab, and injection holes are smaller than those required for mudjacking. PolyLevel expands to many times its original volume, forcing the sunken concrete back to its original level. In just minutes, the expanded polymer hardens and reaches ninety percent or more of its final strength, making it possible for the restored surface to immediately regain full functionality. The following reasons are why considering PolyLevel is the BEST option:

• It’s an affordable option.
• It’s a permanent solution.
• It’s non-invasive and less messy.
• Concrete slab is ready for use 15 minutes after Polymer is injected.

If you’re ready to lift and level your concrete with PolyLevel, call us for your free concrete repair estimate today! We think you’ll be happy with the results!