No one wants to admit that something on their home’s exterior needs repairing. It’s an expense that’s not often anticipated, or if we’re aware, we slowly ignore it until it requires repair. Though it can be tough to admit some things need to be fixed sooner rather than later, some projects shouldn’t be ignored, especially concrete walkways, sidewalks, driveways, patios, and pool decks.
If your concrete appears damaged, it can be difficult to know if it requires immediate repair, especially if you’re not a concrete professional. Luckily, the pros at Pro Polyjacking have seen all sorts of concrete in varying states, including slightly to severely damaged. Keep reading to learn about 4 signs your concrete needs repairing to determine whether or not you should schedule a concrete repair service.
1. The Concrete is Cracked
Does your concrete appear cracked? Cracks can be small or large, wide or slight. If cracks are in sight, it’s best to get your concrete repaired to avoid further damage or injury. Cracked concrete signifies an issue with the soil underneath the concrete or the concrete itself and it’s not going to get better with time. Leaving cracked concrete and ignoring repairs results in even worse cracks as more time goes on, sometimes requiring an entirely new concrete job.
Cracks in concrete can be repaired by lifting the concrete slab to align it back to its original position so it’s level. Cracks can happen from many different things, like soil erosion that occurs under or around the concrete, burrowing pests, wear and tear to the concrete itself, or whether or not it was previously lifted using mudjacking as a concrete repair method.
Foundation cracks should be taken seriously to avoid structural damage. Contact a professional concrete leveling company like Pro Polyjacking to assess the damage and provide a free estimate for fixing it.
2. The Concrete is Unlevel
Have unlevel concrete? It’s time to get it repaired. Why? Unlevel concrete can result in serious injury, easily causing trips and falls. Children and the elderly are especially at risk of trips and falls from unlevel concrete, making it difficult to have steady feet when a foot gets trapped where level and unlevel concrete meet.
Can’t tell if your concrete is unlevel? You can spot it in a few different ways: pooling water after rain or snowmelt, feeling or noticing a dip while you walk, a ball or other object that rolls on the concrete, or sections higher or lower than others.
3. The Concrete is Spalling
Do you have any sections of your driveway, patio, or sidewalk that has some spalling? Spalling is when concrete starts to break off in pieces, often on a driveway apron or corner of a concrete slab. Spalling is a sign that your concrete has wear and tear and the material is breaking down, whether from years of wear and tear and exposure to the elements, a natural breakdown of the material, or mudjacking was previously done.
4. You’re Tripping
If you, a loved one, or a guest like a delivery driver or neighbor has tripped while walking on your driveway, patio, or sidewalk, it’s time for immediate concrete repair. Cracked and unlevel concrete creates a major trip hazard, putting those you care about most and the general public at risk of serious injury. The last thing you want is for a loved one to become seriously injured or a legal matter from cracked or unlevel concrete.
How to Fix Cracked or Unlevel Concrete
Do you have any of the signs above that your concrete needs repairing? If so, it’s time to contact a professional concrete repair company like Pro Polyjacking. There are several different concrete repair methods:
Mudjacking
Mudjacking is one of the more common concrete leveling methods and has been around for centuries. It used to include pumping literal mud underneath unlevel or cracked concrete to lift it. After realizing that mud didn’t hold up very long and easily was washed away, mudjacking advanced to using organic materials like sand or dirt combined with concrete to lift and repair unlevel and cracked concrete. Still, mudjacking is a temporary solution that requires ongoing maintenance.
DIY Concrete Repair
Though many homeowners consider DIY concrete repair to save money, it’s highly recommended that you steer clear of attempting it. There are many dangers of DIY concrete leveling including safety risks, uneven concrete leveling, and miscalculations. You could spend more money fixing a DIY disaster than with one single polyjacking job.
Polyjacking
The best concrete repair method, polyjacking is the most permanent solution for repairing concrete. Polyjacking has many benefits, including fortifying the soil underneath the concrete as it lifts it, ensuring it stays in place and never breaks down or sinks again. The polyjacking process includes drilling tiny holes and injecting polyurethane foam under the concrete for a permanent lift.
Trust Pro Polyjacking with Your Residential or Commercial Concrete Repair
For concrete repair for your commercial or residential property, trust the pros at Pro Polyjacking. Our polyjacking process stabilizes the soil and, as a result, lifts concrete to fix cracks and level the driveway, patio, sidewalk, or foundation of your home or commercial building, keeping loved ones and the general public safe.
Foundation cracks, unlevel driveways, spalling sidewalks, and other damages are unsightly, especially if they go unrepaired. Trust the team at Pro Polyjacking in Kansas City for your concrete repair now, regardless of season. Contact our team for more information about our concrete repair service!