No one wants to discover that a concrete slab, steps, patio, or driveway has sunk, causing unlevel concrete with unsightly cracks or spalling. Though concrete is durable and strong, it’ll inevitably crack as the soil beneath it shifts over time. The soil underneath the concrete will change as it settles and is exposed to weather events like heavy rains and other precipitation. The effects of summer on concrete and winter can wear down concrete too, causing those unsightly and dangerous cracks and spalling.
You can fix unlevel concrete and level it again with a few concrete leveling techniques. Whether you choose mudjacking or polyjacking, you’ll want to ensure your property is ready for the job. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your property for concrete leveling so you can be fully prepared and get the best results.
Access to Up to Code Electrical Outlets
Whether your commercial property or home has a concrete leveling job scheduled, you’ll need to ensure the concrete leveling company you hired has access to electrical outlets up to code. The equipment used for mudjacking and polyjacking requires electricity, so the crew will need to plug it into a safe outlet for the duration of the job.
Missouri requires all exterior outlets to be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected. This means if there’s a faulty wire or other issue with the outlet, the electricity will shut off rather than allow it to flow through the outlet and cause electrical shock or burns. Don’t worry if your outdoor outlets aren’t up to code – you can DIY replace your outlets or hire an electrician to replace them before your concrete leveling job. Replacing standard outlets with a GFCI is relatively easy and can be done quickly.
Move Accessories and Decorations from the Area
Most porches or front patios have decorations, whether a welcome mat with an accompanying sign or rocking chairs with some outdoor lanterns. Back patios usually have outdoor furniture, rugs, toys, or grills. Likewise, commercial properties can also have accessories like floor mats to prevent slips, outdoor menus, or signage. Though concrete leveling companies love to see your decor, it’s important to remove all accessories and decorations from your concrete porch, patio, deck, or other concrete area that will be leveled.
Whether mudjacking or polyjacking, having a clear workspace allows the concrete to lift and the job to be accurate on measurements without excess weight. If you don’t remove your outdoor decor or accessories upon arrival, a professional concrete leveling company will ask that you do it before they begin.
Keep Off the Job
Before any concrete leveling job, you’ll be instructed to keep off the area for the duration of the job and some time after. All family members at residential properties and customers, employees, students, or the general public should stay off the concrete. Everyone must be kept safe during a concrete leveling job, including the working crew and the general public. Injury can occur if someone accidentally handles equipment or steps on the concrete being leveled or the job might be compromised.
Secure Pets
While we at Pro Polyjacking love to be greeted by your furry friends, they must be secured for the concrete leveling job. The last thing anyone wants is for Fido or your furry feline to be injured while we work on your concrete leveling job. The company you hire will instruct you when it’s safe to let your pets on the freshly leveled concrete.
Preparing for a concrete leveling job is relatively easy. We just ask that everyone stays off the site including pets and loved ones, the decor is removed, and that we have access to those up-to-code outlets. If there’s anything else needed at the job we’ll let you know upon arrival.
Pro Polyjacking’s Concrete Leveling is the Most Permanent Concrete Leveling Solution
For concrete leveling 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.
Our process is simple and quick and is the most permanent solution for concrete leveling, unlike mudjacking. We’ll start with an initial assessment including a free estimate outlining the costs for your polyjacking job. When you schedule your polyjacking job, we’ll arrive promptly and get to work by creating injection sites in your cracked/unlevel concrete. Once those tiny holes are drilled we’ll inject polyurethane foam under the damaged concrete. It’ll instantly lift and stabilize the soil under the concrete and dry in minutes compared to hours or even days with other concrete leveling techniques. Finally, we’ll patch the injection sites once we’re done to finish the process.
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!