Posts tagged concrete lifting
The Dangers of an Uneven Driveway: Protecting Your Vehicle for the Long Haul

Imagine getting ready for a drive, only to find that your driveway is bumpy and uneven. It might not seem like a big deal, but having an unlevel driveway can actually cause serious problems for your vehicle, both in the short and long term. In this article, we'll explain why it's important to take care of your uneven driveway right away to keep your car safe and avoid expensive issues.

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Can Heated Driveways Affect Concrete Leveling?

Heated driveways are a popular choice for homeowners looking to keep their driveways clear of snow and ice during the winter months. While driveway heating offers many benefits, some homeowners wonder if it can have an impact on the level of their concrete driveway. In this blog post, we'll discuss the pros and cons of heated driveways and how they could impact the need for concrete leveling services.

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Concrete Leveling: How it Works and What to Expect from the Process

Are you noticing cracks, sunken sections, or overall unevenness in your concrete driveway? If so, it may be time to level your concrete. Concrete leveling is a process that can repair these types of damage and restore your driveway to its original condition. But how does concrete leveling work? Read on to get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the basics of this home improvement project.

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How Pests Can Damage Your Concrete

Our homes' concrete surfaces, including patios, walkways, garage floors, and dozens of others, are some of our properties' most exciting and essential elements. Because of their value, it's natural to want to protect them at all costs.

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How to Keep Your Concrete from Sinking, and What to Do if it Does

As the weather warms up and you’ve begun to spend more time outside, you may notice that your concrete has started sinking over the winter months. If this is the case, don’t worry– we’ve got some tips for you!

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Concrete Maintenance to Take You From Winter to Spring

Winter has come and is almost gone once again… It’s time to prepare for the springtime that is right around the corner! Make sure you and your concrete are ready for the temperature and weather change that is about to happen. Out with the snow and in with the rain!

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Exterior Home Improvement Projects to Boost Property Value

Exterior improvements can enhance your property’s overall aesthetic and curb appeal and even produce a nice Return On Investment (ROI), but not all upgrades are worth it. In fact, some can even decrease the appeal of your property to potential homebuyers. Whether you’re looking to list or not, if your goal is to increase your property’s value (whose isn’t??) by making strategic decisions about updates, you’ll want to have all of your ROI figures straight in order to intentionally prioritize that task list of exterior home improvements.

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The Importance of Good Concrete Joint Stabilization

Stable concrete joints are more important than you might realize. All concrete surfaces, from busy highway roads to concrete basement floors and everything in between, need the same underlying element to maintain their long-term durability— knowledgeably-designed joints. For residential and commercial purposes alike, joints are essential to minimize cracking and “joint spalling,” which is the early deterioration of concrete slab edges.

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Fixing Vs. Repairing Uneven Concrete

There's a reason unlevel concrete is often left to continue shifting until an unavoidable problem arises – the thought of having it replaced is daunting, and it seems like a time-consuming and costly undertaking. That's because it often is. Full replacement of concrete involves hiring a demolition crew, removing and properly disposing of concrete and debris, stabilizing the foundation anew, and re-pouring the cement. Even then, you'll need to wait 24-72 hours before walking or driving on the fresh concrete. But there's another option that just might be the perfect solution to your uneven concrete woes.

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