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If the concrete driveways, sidewalks, or patios around your home are starting to settle unevenly or sink slightly below adjoining pads, you are likely dealing with changing conditions under the ground. When the underlying soil support shifts, Ox Foundation Solutions provides professional concrete lifting and leveling services to fill voids beneath the ground and raise settled slabs smoothly, efficiently, and affordably.
Signs Your Concrete Needs Lifting
Noticing these physical changes early helps you address uneven surfaces before height differences expand. Common indicators include:
- Cracks in concrete. Surface cracks across driveways, walkways, or patio pads often appear when underlying soil settles unevenly.
- Sinking or uneven surfaces. Height differences between adjoining concrete pads can develop when soil beneath a slab washes away. Supporting ground layers shift beneath specific sections of the hardscaping.
- Pooling water. Rainwater collecting on driveways, garage floors, or patios after normal rainfall signals a change in surface pitch as ground support shifts.
- Sloping porch or patio pads: Exterior concrete surfaces that visibly slope reflect movement in the soil layers underneath.
- Visible tree roots. Large tree roots expanding near flat concrete pads can displace the soil beneath the surface and cause slabs to shift.
- Difficulty opening or closing doors. Exterior doors or garage doors that bind against threshold pads could indicate a shifted concrete surface. Soil settlement occurs beneath the attached concrete threshold slab.
If you notice these subtle changes around your property, professional concrete lifting services can gently raise your slabs into place without the heavy mess or elevated expense of tearing out your existing concrete.
What Causes Concrete Slabs to Sink?
While concrete itself is durable and strong, it depends on consistent support from the soil directly underneath it. When that soil settles, compacts, or washes away, the slab naturally follows the ground downward.
Several natural factors cause soil instability under concrete. Incomplete compaction, natural drainage, and dry weather can create voids beneath heavy pads. Decaying roots or burrowing can also leave empty spaces. Tearing out functional concrete is rarely needed. Modern polyurethane concrete lifting addresses the cause of settlement by filling empty spaces beneath the surface and re-establishing uniform support.
Maintenance steps to help reduce the risk of concrete settlement may include sealing open cracks and joints with a polyurethane or silicone caulk. Large gaps can be filled with a backer rod first and then caulked on top. You will also want to make sure downspouts are discharging at least five feet away from any concrete slab – the farther, the better - to prevent erosion of the soil beneath the concrete. You should tightly pack the open sides of a slab with soil to ensure runoff water does not flow below the concrete.
Our Polyurethane Concrete Lifting Process
Ox Foundation Solutions uses advanced polyurethane foam injection to efficiently raise settled concrete slabs. Our specialized technique is clean, minimally invasive, and completed in a fraction of the time required for slab replacement.
Our process involves three straightforward steps:
- Drilling. Technicians drill small, nickel-sized holes into strategic points on the settled slab.
- Injection. High-density polyurethane foam is injected beneath the concrete. As the material expands, it fills empty underground voids and lifts the slab to its optimal position.
- Patching. The small access holes are filled cleanly with concrete patch material, leaving your slab looking neat and complete.
This eco-friendly, recyclable material cures within minutes, allowing family members or vehicles to use the surface almost immediately after installation.
Concrete Surfaces We Lift and Level
Our concrete leveling services can be applied to almost any residential concrete slab on your property. We frequently raise and stabilize:
- Driveways and garage floors
- Sidewalks, walkways, and entry steps
- Patios and pool decks
- Porches and basement floors
Whether you need targeted sunken concrete repair for a slightly uneven walkway or broad slab lifting across a large driveway, foam injection provides a clean, practical alternative to full replacement.
Schedule a Free Concrete Inspection
You can maintain a smooth, attractive property exterior without the stress of major demolition. Ox Foundation Solutions backs qualifying concrete leveling work with a 5-year warranty for continuous peace of mind. We also provide financing options to help make home maintenance easy and accessible.
To learn how we can raise your concrete to its optimal level, reach out to us today to schedule your free, no-obligation inspection.
We stand behind the work we do. That is why we offer full, life-of-the-structure warranties that are transferable should you sell your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our concrete leveling system works by pumping pressurized foam in liquid form under the concrete slab, which causes it to rise back to an optimal position.
No, this foam was created exclusively for the concrete leveling business, and it is a closed-cell product that will not degrade over time. It cures and becomes solid after being injected beneath the slab.
We drill little holes in the concrete about the size of a dime and inject the two-part foam agent through them. After the leveling procedure is completed, the holes are permanently sealed with a concrete repair.
Concrete that has been lifted is usually ready to use right away after it has been leveled. Because the foam just takes 20 minutes to cure, it's safe to walk on right after we're done and driven on within 30 minutes.
No, lifting concrete usually costs less than half the replacement price. Another advantage is that if you're just changing one slab of concrete among several, it will stand out. Concrete leveling eliminates the need for a separate colored slab, making it more visually pleasing.
There are a variety of factors that might cause concrete to settle over time. Contributing factors include soil composition, moisture content, tree roots, drainage issues, and inadequately packed soil after construction.
We've partnered with a finance company to offer low-interest and no-interest finance options.
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Proudly Serving Over 350 of Alabama's Cities & Communities
At Ox Foundation Solutions, our team size in no way limits our ability to serve clients throughout Alabama. Whether you reside in a vibrant city or a tranquil rural community, we provide the same exceptional services and meticulous attention to detail to help keep your property standing strong. How Strong? Ox Strong.
Years of Expertise
Our objective is simple: put the needs of customers first and provide proven long-term solutions!
Payment Options
We understand that home repairs can be unexpected. That's why we offer flexible payment options, including no payment, no interest, to ease the financial burden.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our dealings. We treat your home as we would our own and your satisfaction is our success.
Fully Transferable Warranties
Our confidence in our work is reflected in our warranties, which offer peace of mind and are fully transferable to future owners of the property.
The Ox Foundation Solutions Difference
We know there are a lot of companies claiming to be foundation and waterproofing specialists, but we're confident we offer superior service with work you can trust. We work with our clients to help you get the repairs you need to feel safe and healthy in your home.
