What Causes Settling Concrete?

Let us guess … you have discovered a somewhat frightening crack in your driveway or sidewalk that is slowly sinking. You have concerns! And we understand why: trip and fall hazards, vehicle damage, and more. You may also wonder if you must replace your driveway or other concrete surface. Let’s explain what causes settling concrete and what can be done (besides concrete replacement!) to help.

One Cause of Concrete Settlement: Moisture (or Lack Thereof!)

Your Soil is too dry

If the soil or clay under your concrete slab dries out, this can cause soil compaction. This means the soil particles become pressed together, causing the concrete slab above it to sink and crack if it sinks unevenly. During an inspection of your concrete, the experts at Pro Lifting Solutions can determine if soil compaction is the cause of your settling concrete and lay out a course of action specific to this type of problem.

Your Soil is too wet

While dry clay and soil cause soil compaction, too much moisture can also lead to problems under your concrete slab. Soaking rains or plumbing/drainage issues around your home can lead to soil erosion. This is common in soils with high sand concentrations.

Wet or Dry Soil can create voids

When you experience soil compaction or dry or wet soil erosion, voids can form under your concrete. As a result, these pockets allow the concrete to sink and settle, leaving behind uneven or cracked concrete. This leaves you wondering if you must undergo expensive & time-consuming concrete replacement. We are here to tell you that a less costly and highly effective solution to settling concrete can quickly get your concrete back in shape: Concrete leveling using polyurethane foam.

Don’t Worry!

Polyurethane concrete leveling from Pro Lifting Solutions is a cost effective, efficient way to repair settling concrete.

Want to know how foam lifting for settling concrete works? Get all the details and see a great time-lapse video showing the process!

Trust Pro Lifting Solutions to Repair Your Settling Concrete

Pro Lifting Solutions specializes in concrete lifting and void fill for driveways, sidewalks, and patios. Using a high-grade polyurethane foam, we can lift and stabilize concrete slabs. Do not let worry about settling concrete keep you up at night. We have two locations, one serving South Dakota along with Eastern Wyoming, Northwest Nebraska, Southwest North Dakota, and Southeast Montana.

Get started with a free estimate today, and set up your inspection today!