Eliminate trip hazards and restore sunken concrete slabs with professional leveling services in State College, PA.
Sunken concrete is more than just an eyesore. It creates dangerous trip hazards around your State College home or business. When soil beneath your concrete shifts or erodes, the slab loses support and begins to sink. This is especially common in our area because of freeze-thaw cycles, heavy rainfall, and soil composition.
Water is often the main culprit. When it seeps under your concrete, it washes away soil particles and creates voids. Over time, these empty spaces cause your driveway, sidewalk, or patio to settle unevenly. You might notice cracks forming or sections tilting at odd angles.
The good news is that you don't have to tear out and replace the entire slab. Professional concrete leveling in State College can lift and stabilize your sunken concrete quickly and affordably. Our team uses proven techniques to restore your surfaces to their original height, eliminating trip hazards and improving drainage.
We use a process called slabjacking or mudjacking to lift your concrete. Here's how it works: we drill small holes through the sunken slab, then pump a specialized material underneath to fill voids and raise the concrete back to its proper level.
The entire process is minimally invasive and typically takes just a few hours. You can use your concrete the same day, unlike full replacement which requires days of curing time. This makes leveling a smart choice for busy State College homeowners who need fast results.
When you discover sunken concrete, you might assume replacement is your only option. But concrete leveling offers several advantages that make it the better choice for most situations. It's faster, more affordable, and less disruptive to your property.
If your concrete is still structurally sound, leveling is almost always the smarter solution. We can raise driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and pool decks back to their original position. For driveway concrete work or patio concrete services, leveling provides lasting results without the expense of replacement.
When done correctly, concrete leveling can last 5-10 years or longer. The longevity depends on what caused the settling in the first place. If water drainage was the issue and we fix it, your leveled concrete can last just as long as new concrete. We also address underlying soil problems to help prevent future settling. Many State College homeowners find that leveling lasts indefinitely when combined with proper maintenance and drainage improvements.
Most sunken concrete is a good candidate for leveling, but not all. If your concrete is severely cracked, broken into pieces, or has extensive surface damage, replacement might be the better option. We'll inspect your concrete and give you an honest assessment. Generally, if the slab is intact and the settling isn't too extreme, leveling works great. We handle residential driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and even commercial flatwork throughout the State College area.
The holes we drill are small, about 1.5 inches in diameter. After we finish lifting your concrete, we fill these holes with a patching compound that matches your existing concrete color. While you might notice the patches if you look closely, they blend in well and become less noticeable over time as they weather. Most people don't even notice them unless they're specifically looking for them. The minor appearance trade-off is worth the cost savings and convenience compared to full replacement.
Don't let trip hazards and uneven surfaces damage your property value. Contact us today for a free estimate on concrete leveling in State College.
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