Concrete Lifting and Leveling

Concrete Problem Signs

There are several warning signs that can indicate you need to lift an element of the concrete. Even if you’re not very well versed in concrete sinking or lifting, these warning signs tend to be relatively easy to watch out for.

Cracked Concrete

Cracked concrete is common but unsightly and hazardous. Ohio Basement Authority offers reliable concrete lifting solutions.

Cracked Driveway

Cracked and uneven concrete driveways are unsightly safety hazards. Learn how Ohio Basement Authority's solutions fix them!

Cracked Sidewalks

Restore sidewalk safety and aesthetics with Ohio Basement Authority's innovative concrete lifting solutions. Free inspections!

Sinking Porch

Fix your sinking porch with Ohio Basement Authority’s specialized solutions, ensuring safety and lasting stability.

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Take a glance outside. Odds are there is sinking concrete somewhere nearby. We have all seen uneven concrete slabs – from sidewalks and stoops to driveways and pool decks. It is common for concrete to settle over time. While it is not a surprise, it can quickly become dangerous for your property and your family. Cracking or sinking slabs negatively impacts curb appeal and presents safety hazards to anyone walking or driving on your property’s concrete. It’s important to address these problems as soon as you notice them by contacting your local concrete lifting experts at Ohio Basement Authority for a free inspection and repair estimate.

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Causes of Concrete Damage

Poorly Compacted Soil

Home construction involves compacting or tamping down soil that was replaced or backfilled around the foundation or prior to the pouring of concrete structures. Any loose or improperly compacted soil underneath concrete slabs in your driveway, sidewalk, or patio, for example, can crack, sink, and become uneven. This leads to unsightly safety hazards.

Soil Washout or Erosion

Your exterior concrete structures like the sidewalk, driveway, patio and concrete steps are constantly exposed to the elements. The same goes for the soil underneath and around these features. With Central and Southern Ohio’s frequent rains and storms, the soil under concrete slabs can wash out and erode. This leaves gaps and voids around and under the concrete, which will eventually crack and sink without proper support from below.

Invasive Tree Roots

As trees grow, so do their roots in search of nutrients. Sometimes, the roots can end up close to the surface and your exterior concrete driveway, sidewalk, and other structures. The roots can crack, break, and cause other damage to the concrete slabs. Properly landscaping your property with the right trees and bushes can help prevent these problems.

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Concrete Lifting Solutions

Common repair methods companies have used in the past include completely replacing the problematic concrete or using mudjacking or slab jacking techniques to lift the sinking slabs. This involved pumping a mixture of concrete and mud under the settling areas. These outdated processes are not effective or long-lasting, but Ohio Basement Authority’s innovative PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam injections can put your concrete back on solid ground once again.

Concrete Crack Repair

Repair concrete cracks today and ensure long-term stability and protection.

Concrete Step Repair

Damaged, uneven concrete steps are a hazard. Ohio Basement Authority's concrete lifting techniques quickly fix exterior stairs.

Driveway Repair

Trust Ohio Basement Authority's innovative SettleStop™ PolyRenewal™ system for efficient, long-lasting concrete driveway repair.

Concrete Porch Repair

Restore your concrete porch with Ohio Basement Authority's expert solutions, ensuring durability, appearance, and safety.

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Is Concrete Lifting the Right Solution for Me?

Any cracking or uneven slabs around your home – including in your sidewalk, driveway, patio, or exterior steps – will not fix themselves. They can be hazardous not only for people with mobility issues, but for anyone using them. Sunken slabs that become a tripping hazard also could become an insurance liability. The wellbeing of your family and your guests should be a top priority, and it goes hand in hand with the health and safety of your home. That is why having a reliable repair solution to protect those you cherish is important.

You may wonder why you have these concrete problems in the first place. Concrete can crack and sink into voids for several reasons, but the underlying soil is the main culprit. Different types of soil have varying load-bearing capacities, and the soil will compact and settle when that load-bearing capacity is exceeded. Soil significantly comprised of clay and silt, which is common throughout Ohio in Columbus and Cincinnati, also will shrink substantially when it gets dry. Water can move underneath the concrete and wash the soil away, leaving an unsupported void in its wake that will easily sink.

It isn’t realistic to replace the soil under your home, and traditionally used repair methods like mudjacking or slab jacking, and concrete repouring will not permanently solve the problem. At Ohio Basement Authority, we want the best for our customers, and we are continuously searching for new and innovative ways to help protect their homes. We combined the concept of mudjacking with better materials and state-of-the-art technology to create the PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting system. Lightweight yet incredibly durable polyurethane foam is injected under the slabs through penny-sized holes. This allows for the precise lifting and stabilization of the concrete, and it cures in 15 minutes, meaning you can use your concrete areas that same day!

Why is Concrete Lifting Needed?

Your home and family can benefit from concrete lifting with PolyRenewal™ in so many ways, including avoiding the following:

Common Concrete Tips & Mistakes

Our team at Ohio Basement Authority has heard and seen it all when it comes to concrete problems and repairs. Along with helping with repairs, we want to arm and empower you with some basic tips on what to do and what to avoid.

Helpful Concrete Repair Tips:

• Monitor Problems with Drainage: Similar to the possible connection between concrete and foundation problems, uneven concrete also could be tied to drainage issues around your home. If downspouts are damaged or not properly extended and allow water to drain on or near the concrete, the underlying and surrounding soil could become overly saturated. This could result in soil washout, concrete sinking, and even flooding.
• Check Other Concrete Areas for Additional Problems: Considering the root of most concrete problems is the soil, several areas with concrete around your home can be affected. If, for example, your front sidewalk is cracking and sinking, your back patio or pool deck also could have similar issues. Other problems like pitting, flaking, and staining also could be damaging these concrete areas.
• Trust Local Experts with Repairs: Even though it’s important to keep an eye out for any and all concrete problems, this can feel overwhelming and confusing. If there is any question about the condition of your home’s concrete structures, don’t hesitate to contact our experienced team at Ohio Basement Authority for a free inspection and repair estimate. We take the guesswork out of the process by expertly diagnosing any problems, recommending the best solution, and installing customized repairs.

Concrete Repair Mistakes to Avoid:

• Caulking and Concealing Cracks: Applying caulking to any kind of crack only masks its appearance. It does nothing to actually repair it or address the cause of the problem, and further cracks can still develop.
• Installing Other DIY Repairs: Wanting to take on your own repairs is understandable, but concrete is not a project that we would advise any DIY work be done. To get the best, long-lasting result from concrete lifting with PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam injections, it’s best to leave the installation to the pros at Ohio Basement Authority.
• Investing in Temporary Solutions: The traditionally used and accepted methods of concrete repair have included mudjacking/slab jacking and concrete repouring/replacement. But these projects can be extremely costly, time-consuming, messy, and ineffective. They may hold the concrete in place for a short time, but the problematic soil still remains and will contribute to further concrete cracking and sinking. Instead of repeatedly investing in temporary solutions, opt for a less-invasive long-term fix with polyurethane foam injections.

Disclaimer: By “concrete leveling,” we mean the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of our PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Ohio Basement Authority does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.