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 and upon curing will not be affected by environmental factors such as water or temperature fluctuations. The only variable that can cause deterioration is long-term UV exposure (exposure to sunlight). How large of a slab […]

How Can Concrete Lifting Go Wrong

While we wish we could say there are no possible problems, the truth is not every concrete lifting project goes 100% perfectly. Sometimes, it is possible for the concrete or surrounding area to be damaged during the work. There are a number of ways this can happen, and luckily most can be determined in advance […]

How Does the Cold Affect Concrete Lifting?

Does Cold Weather Affect Concrete Jacking? Yes, to an extent. If the soil is frozen, it will be harder to compact using our material which makes it harder to tell for our technicians how compacted the soil is at any given point during the process. The adjacent slab may also freeze to the slab being […]

Concrete Repair Options

Why Do We Need Concrete Repair? In many cases, especially in Virginia where the soil types range anywhere from dark firm loam to a loose sandy clay, concrete slabs will begin to settle into the soil over time. When soil is improperly compacted voids can begin to form, causing the concrete on top to sink. […]