Tired of tripping over that uneven piece of sidewalk? Concrete slabjacking is a great solution to repair certain types of sunken concrete at an economical cost. Keep reading to learn why people just like you are using slabjacking to reduce their risk.
For more information about slabjacking, call our office today to request a quote from our Grand Rapids concrete leveling company.
Mudjacking Pros
Mudjacking is a process of “jacking” concrete up from below using a mud-like grout of cement, water, and screened soil. A technician drills holes through the existing concrete slab and then injects material through the holes to lift it from underneath back to its originally poured height. Advantages of mudjacking include:
- Costs less than poly leveling or complete slab replacement
- Non-invasive
- Ready to use next day
- Works best for sidewalks, patios, steps, driveways, garages, and pool decks
Polyurethane Foam Pros
The other concrete leveling method is polyurethane foam concrete raising sometimes called poly leveling or polyjacking. Similar to mudjacking, small holes are drilled into the slab. Instead of a grout mix, poly leveling injects a polyurethane foam that expands to level the sunken concrete. Polyurethane foam has many advantages:
- No heavy equipment
- Cures in under an hour
- Compacts soil and fills voids
- Just 5/8-inch in diameter holes, great for decorative concrete
- Waterproof and extremely lightweight
- Works in many areas like garage floors, basements, driveways, patios and pools
Half the Cost of Replacement
If your concrete slab is undamaged, concrete leveling is often better than replacement. To replace a concrete slab, you will pay to remove the old slab, bring the materials to a recycler, and then pour a new slab.
Not only is it faster and a lot less invasive, mudjacking is the least expensive option at usually 50-60% less than pouring new concrete. For poly leveling, you’ll spend 30-40% less than pouring new concrete.
Our concrete raising team in Grand Rapids MI is dedicated to helping customers improve the comfort and performance of their buildings with spray foam insulation. If you are interested in spray foam insulation or any of our other services, call Kent Home Services at (616) 209-3608.