Before & After Photos
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From Sinking to Supported
The soil goes through changes. When it rains, the soil soaks up water and expands. But when it's dry, it shrinks. This shrinkage makes gaps in the ground. So, the heavy concrete on top doesn't have enough support, and that leads to cracks and sinking into those gaps.
This can be a big problem, especially in busy places like a patio where people can trip. The good news is, we have a solution! We inject a structural foam under the concrete to fill those gaps and give the concrete the support it needs.
Concrete in Altoona, IA is Lifted and Sealed
Chris and Meghan S. were getting ready to put their home on the market. They were concerned that buyers would be concerned with the concrete on their driveway. Looking for a long-term solution that would get rid of any hesitation, they decided to call Midwest.
System Design Specialist Dan King went out to their home and was able to identify that the walkway was settling unevenly all the way up to the front door. There was also a broken area in the bottom of the driveway that needed to be lifted and leveled. The side slabs also had large voids underneath that needed to be closed. The crew applied PolyLevel to lift and level the settled concrete and fill the voids. Then we used NexusPro Joint Sealant to make sure all of the joints were sealed. Chris and Meghan were thrilled with the final look of the concrete!
Pool Deck Sinking Fixed in Altoona, IA
This homeowner was concerned because his pool deck was sinking. He knew that we offered services to fix this problem in his area, so he gave us a call. We sent System Design Specialist Brandon Cunningham to inspect the pool deck and determine what was causing this problem as well as determine what solutions our team could offer to fix it. Brandon found that the soil underneath the pool deck was poorly compacted, so the soil had washed out then dried up overtime. After his inspection, he discussed with the homeowner the solutions we could offer, and the homeowner was very excited to have this problem fixed. One of our installation teams went our to this home and utilized PolyLevel foam and NexusPro sealant to lift, level, and seal the pool deck. The homeowner was super happy with the way it turned out, and now he can enjoy his pool this summer! Check out the newly leveled pool deck!
Concrete Repair in Altoona, IA
These joints on this driveway were left exposed and vulnerable to potential water damage and other chemicals which could cause settling concrete and other foundational issues around the house. Our team used NexusPro joint sealant to seal and protect the concrete helping it keep that new look for years to come!
Concrete Leveling in Bondurant, IA
In Bondurant, IA, Joshua R. became more and more concerned with the settling of the concrete in his driveway. The settled areas had created tripping hazards for his children, and before they could become any worse, he gave Midwest Foundation Repair a call to provide a permanent solution.
Our System Design Specialist, Luke Miller arrived at the home in Bondurant, Iowa and inspected the broken driveway. Joshua opted to have our crews install our 2-part concrete protection system to restore this driveway and bring him peace of mind. The project began by installing our PolyLevel foam underneath the slabs to permanently lift and level them. Our NexusPro sealer was then applied to all cracks and control joints to prevent water infiltration in the future.
Joshua couldn't have been more pleased with his Midwest experience and the solutions we provided.