Can Sunken Concrete Slabs be Lifted?

Sinking, moving, or damaged concrete slabs are not just eyesores on your property, they are potential tripping hazards for anyone on your property. Those who are already vulnerable or who already have issues with mobility will, of course, be at the most risk of falling in such circumstances. Thankfully, concrete slabs and surfaces can be lifted back into place very easily by experienced professionals who have the right tools and training.

Here at JES Foundation Repair, we favor minimally invasive and durable solutions like PolyRenewal polyurethane foam and slab piers. Unlike older methods of concrete lifting and repair like mudjacking, these are generally non-invasive and effective processes that do not overburden already weak soil and that deal with the underlying causes of the damage, as well as the visible signs of the damage that their sinking or movement has caused.

We favor PolyRenewal foam because the two-part foam is easy to tailor to the needs of a particular situation. Because the expansive force and level of expansion can be modified, PolyRenewal foam can be deployed almost anywhere. The foam itself is water-resistant, lightweight, and inert. This means that you can expect it to provide support without adding too much weight, and that it will not leach chemicals into the soil underneath it. This makes it a far superior choice in most situations.