Sidewalk Lifting and Leveling
What Causes Sidewalk Slabs to Settle
There are a few reasons why your sidewalk may be sinking. Sometimes, a brand-new concrete slab will begin settling after a few months due to improper soil compaction by the contractor who poured the slab. Other times, poor drainage will cause a channel to wash out the soil underneath a slab, causing it to sink. Some communities are more likely to have sidewalk settlement issues due to an underlying issue with the local soil quality- this is especially true in areas around waterways, such as Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport News have soil qualities that lead to higher settlement rates. While there are plenty of reasons for sidewalk to sink, JACKCRETE can almost always help- or, at least, point you in the right direction of how to get it fixed!
Home Sidewalk Leveling with JACKCRETE
JACKCRETE is unique in the concrete lifting industry. Our team has been installing spray foam since 1979 under our parent company, RPC Industries, and have won multiple industry excellence awards for both spray foam roofing and spray foam concrete leveling. Our sidewalk leveling experience is extensive. Not only have we repaired sidewalk slabs for hundreds of homeowners across Hampton Roads, Richmond, North Carolina, and Northern Virginia; we’ve also repaired entire apartment complexes and residential communities. Simply put, no job is too big or too small for the JACKCRETE team. From a single slab that is causing a trip hazard to a multi-acre apartment community striving to meet ADA compliance, our team is here to help.
How We Repair Your Sidewalk
The JACKCRETE team levels concrete using polyurethane foam injection. This process involves drilling a small number of penny-sized holes, injecting our lightweight, expanding material, and filling the hole with a grey non-shrink mortar once we’re done.
The entire process is quick, too. Most of our sidewalk leveling projects take less than 2 hours, with some only taking 30 minutes! Once we’re finished leveling the sidewalk and our material fully hardens, the compromised soil that led to the concrete settling is no longer at risk of further settlement. Want to see this process in action? Check out our timelapse video showing the simplicity of our work.
Raised Sidewalk Slabs, Crumbling Sidewalks, and More
Tree root issues are a gray area for JACKCRETE- sometimes we can help minimize the difference between the slabs, but sometimes the concrete needs to be replaced. As a general rule, a height difference over 2 inches likely has to be torn out and re-poured. A trick we use to determine tree root issues is to look above the unlevel sidewalk slab- if you see branches, the root system extends at least that far underground. If not, then there may be other factors at play causing the concrete to be raised.
For other concrete issues, such as crumbling or spalling concrete, the slab will have to be replaced. If you’re not sure whether JACKCRETE can repair your sidewalk, just give us a call! We can discuss your issue and either schedule an estimate or point you in the right direction.
The JACKCRETE DIFFERENCE
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Honest Pricing
We believe in fair, honest prices for fair, honest work. We run our business lean so the savings are passed on to you- no big fancy marketing budgets.
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Unmatched Quality
We didn't win 4 national industry excellence awards for no reason. JACKCRETE is the most trusted, most successful concrete lifting contractor in our region.
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Warranted Results
Sometimes sidewalk slabs resettle. If that happens, you're covered. JACKCRETE provides a two year, fully-transferrable warranty on all of our projects.
Free Sidewalk Leveling Inspections
Our estimates generally take about 30 minutes. We never use high pressure sales tactics- we don’t even discuss pricing during our first meeting. We are there to simply take measurements and inform you on our method of concrete restoration.
Once our estimator arrives back to the office, your proposal is created and sent out either the same day or the following morning. Whenever you have questions about the estimate, we’ll be here to answer them and provide as much help as we can!
What Causes Water Pooling on Concrete?
If you’re like many local homeowners, businesses, or universities, you’ve likely noticed some water pooling overtop of your concrete. If
Does Rain Affect Concrete Leveling?
Why does it matter? For many, concrete repairs are no small project. There is significant money involved and the appearance
Comparing Mudjacking and Foam Lifting
Many of our customers have either had concrete lifted by mudjacking or they are getting quotes from mudjacking companies alongside
Frequently Asked Questions About Foam Lifting
Will the foam deteriorate over time? No, it will not. Our closed-cell polyurethane will outlive the concrete slab above it
Sidewalk Leveling Resources for Homeowners
An informed homeowner is a happy homeowner. Read through some of our informational guides on the when, why, and how of residential concrete lifting. If you still have some questions, you’re always free to give us a call.
