Concrete Lifting Explained: Methods, Benefits, and Applications

The process of concrete lifting is relatively simple. First, small holes are drilled in the sunken or uneven slab. Then, the special material is injected through the holes and into the void underneath the slab. As the material expands, it “jacks” the slab back into its original position.

The material used for concrete slab lifting is strong and durable, and it can withstand heavy loads and extreme weather conditions. Once the material has hardened, it stabilizes the slab and prevents future sinking or settling.

The solution is obviously disruptive and expensive, but the real problem is that it doesn’t address the issue. The concrete slab isn’t the problem; the soil supporting the slab is the problem. When you install a new concrete slab over the same troublesome soil, so you can expect that your new slab will sink just like the old one.

Another problem that people often forget to consider is that the colour of the new concrete doesn’t match the colour of the original concrete. This creates a major eye sore around your property, Additionally, it takes several weeks for new concrete to cure, meaning that you cannot drive or walk on it for several weeks after it’s installed.