Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page! This may be your very first time looking into concrete raising services. You may not know where to start, or even what questions to ask. It can also be hard to determine what’s right for you when every “salesman” tries to convince you that their way is best. You see, there are different ways to raise sunken concrete. It’s important to understand that just because a company is well established, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re capable of providing the best looking and longest lasting repairs possible. Keeping up with current technology requires a lot from a contractor. Companies must be willing to change and make hard investments of time and resources.
Having worked with so many potential customers just like yourself, we’ve been able to put together this compilation of most frequently asked questions. We hope you will find this information very helpful. Please contact us anytime – we would love the opportunity to talk with you!
What’s Better For Me? Polyurethane or Mud-jacking?
Using a concrete or cement slurry as a mudjacking material is an old dying technology. Although easy and cheap to do, it’s very limited in its ability to provide a good looking, long, lasting repair. You see, concrete is the problem, simply adding more to it is not the solution. Concrete wouldn’t sink so much if it wasn’t so heavy. Adding more cement or concrete compounds the problem by aggravating an already compromised area. Our polyurethane does not add significant weight to the area. But, don’t take our word for it – even our local DOT requires the use of polyurethane for the repair of our local highways.
Yes, mudjacking requires large holes being drilled into your concrete. These holes are typically 1-⅝” in diameter. Mudjacking permanently defaces your concrete, leaving many people full of regret. Our Smart Lift System is completely different. Our injection holes are very small, just big enough to fit this injection port through. Once patched, they cure and blend in nicely with the surrounding concrete.
In short, it’s cheaper and easier for a mudjacker to simply stick with what they know. The equipment, process, and materials required for the two technologies are vastly different. In the mudjacking world – typical lifting materials are mixtures of clay and sand – some contractors even relying on homemade equipment. Polyurethane injection technology is much more technical requiring complex equipment, advanced materials, and highly trained, certified installers.
What Should I Consider When Getting Estimates?
No. Although we always prefer in person interactions, we can typically perform estimates and repairs providing we have proper access. Our estimates, contracts, invoicing and receipts are all electronic – conveniently and safely sent to your email.
What Do I Need to Know About the Day of Service?
- Drill injection ports.
- Inject polyurethane lifting foam.
- Patch the injection holes.
I Have More Questions. Can You Tell Me More?
Simply put, our demand for excellence is unmatched by our competition. From great customer service to having the highest standards in the field, our reputation speaks for itself. This is evident in our employees who don’t just have jobs, they love what they do and it shows! We back up our commitment to excellence by investing in the very best equipment, materials and training for our employees.
Yes! The differences between poly and mud are like comparing night to day. Mudjacking requires large holes leaving your concrete scarred and the mud can slump back down or wash out allowing your concrete to drop again. Our polyurethane lifting materials are completely water resistant, permanent, and will never wash out. Also, due to our small injection holes, your concrete will look great once we’re done.
Mudjacking mixtures are typically easily washed away by water. Our Smart Lift System utilizing polyurethane is 100% water resistant.
Absolutely not. When your concrete is raised by one of our certified installers, our lifting foams will not degrade or change shape to any significant degree for decades.
Cured polyurethane is not hazardous and is an inert material – meaning it will not leach anything into the ground or surrounding areas. We regularly raise sunken concrete bordering flower beds, gardens, and every kind type landscaping imaginable. What’s even more interesting is the fact that researchers have found that certain crops planted directly into polyurethane foam can grow up to 10 times faster than when in soil!
Yes! In fact, a large portion of the projects we do involves concrete that was previously mudjacked. These mudjacking materials range from clay/sand mixtures to slurries resembling a concrete like consistency. If mudjacking materials don’t wash out, their excessive weight likely causes continued sinking. We regularly raise mudjacked slabs.
No, our cured polyurethane is not hazardous to the environment. Think about it, polyurethane is a common material that’s all around us, everywhere, everyday! Polyurethane is used to make: personal consumer products, building materials, tools, safety equipment and even medical devices. Your home or business probably contains polyurethane in the form of: spray foam insulation and other building materials, padding, cushions, mattresses and bedding. Our polyurethane is completely water resistant, inert and non-toxic. In addition, our raising process in lieu of replacement keeps concrete out of landfills!
Yes. Concrete lifted with polyurethane can later be disposed of in a municipal landfill that accepts Standard Construction & Demolition debris.