Sinking Concrete Slab 

Concrete slabs are foundational for structures like patios, terraces, and swimming pool areas. Preserving them from damage enhances the overall safety of your home. 

As fellow homeowners, we understand the importance of a secure living environment. Everyone should have a home where they can unwind and cherish moments with family. 

AquaGuard is the leading concrete repair company in Georgia, with an innovative solution designed to provide a lasting fix. After reading this page, you’ll know why concrete sinks in the first place, and what you can do about it. 

What Is a Sinking Concrete Slab? 

When concrete areas begin to sink unevenly, you’re encountering a sinking concrete slab. This not only diminishes your home’s aesthetics but also poses potential tripping dangers. 

A sinking slab usually appears alongside other types of concrete damage. This includes the following: 

• Concrete pitting, flaking, and staining
• Cracked sidewalks
• Sinking concrete steps
• Sinking porch
• Cracked concrete patio
• Cracked pool deck

Prompt detection and intervention can halt further deterioration, ensuring safety and restoring the appeal of the area. Therefore, turning to local concrete experts like AquaGuard in Georgia is crucial after noticing any signs of concrete wear. 

What Causes a Sinking Concrete Slab? 

A variety of reasons can contribute to the downfall of a concrete slab: 

• Soil Issues: Soil that settles or erodes beneath the concrete (especially after a storm) makes the soil weak. The concrete sinks and leads to cracks. 
• Nearby Trees: Roots from trees growing underneath or close to the slab apply upward pressure, causing cracks in the concrete. 
• Climate Factors: Freeze-thaw cycles allow water to penetrate cracks and enlarge them when frozen, plus concrete naturally expands and contracts with temperature variations. 
• Construction Flaws: Inadequate concrete pouring or curing during initial construction renders concrete more prone to damage and sinking. 

Addressing these primary factors timely can protect the structural integrity of your home’s foundation. 

Can You Fix a Sinking Concrete Slab? 

Yes, fixing a sinking concrete slab is possible. Acting as soon as possible is crucial as delaying may limit the repair options available to you as the damage gets worse. 

Providing a lasting repair depends on pinpointing and addressing the underlying causes. Temporary solutions, like DIY sealants or mudjacking, generally don’t solve the forces that caused the sinking in the first place. 

AquaGuard employs the PolyRenewal™ system, which uses polyurethane injections to raise sinking slabs. For homes requiring more intervention, we can provide specialized foundation piers to ensure stability. 

How o Fix a Sinking Concrete Slab 

AquaGuard’s PolyRenewal™ system raises and reinforces your concrete, eliminating the need for total concrete replacement. Here’s an overview of the procedure:  

• Conduct a detailed inspection to identify the root causes and determine the best solution and placement.  
• Bore tiny holes into the affected sections of sidewalk.  
• Place injection ports into these openings.  
• Combine our exclusive two-component polymer foam to create PolyRenewal™.  
• Inject the polyurethane foam under the sinking sidewalk.  
• The foam quickly expands, fills gaps, lifts concrete to a safe level, and cures in about 15 minutes.  

• This elevates the slab while stabilizing the soil below.  
• Extract the injection ports and seal the holes.  
• Ensure all cracks are sealed to prevent water ingress.  
• Regularly inspect and maintain for prolonged durability.  

Our foam remedy revitalizes a sinking porch, surpassing conventional methods. Consider working with AquaGuard in Georgia to see this innovative solution in action.  

Why Address a Sinking Concrete Slab Now 

Immediate expert evaluation and intervention are essential for: 

• Safety First: Uneven surfaces are tripping hazards, posing risks to kids, seniors, and those with mobility issues. 
• Limiting Progression: If left unattended, concrete continues to sink and fracture. 
• Structural Health: Unaddressed sinking can adversely impact walls and foundational structures. 
• Moisture Concerns: Sinking areas of concrete capture water and may allow it to drain toward your home. This may lead to mold growth, cracks, and pest problems. 
• Beauty and Value: Blemished and irregular slabs lower aesthetic appeal and property value. 

AquaGuard’s unique approach and the efficacy of PolyRenewal™ make it stand out, offering homeowners superior repair options. 

Contact AquaGuard for Trusted Concrete Lifting Solutions 

Resources

Slab Settlement and Why it Happens

What is Slab Settlement? Slab settlement is simply the movement a concrete slab experiences when the soil underneath it can no longer support the weight of it. Soil changes – that is why your concrete will begin to sink and settle. Let’s focus on the three most common reasons why a concrete slab will settle. […]

How to Raise Sunken Concrete

AquaGuard’s PolyRenewal Surpasses Mudjacking for Sinking Concrete.

3 Reasons Why DIY Concrete Lifting Is a Bad Idea

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_{*Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. AquaGuard Foundation Solutions does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.}