Before & After Photos

In Porterfield, WI, the homeowner faced a safety concern with uneven concrete slabs, creating a trip hazard. As illustrated in the 'before' photo, the uneven surface needed urgent attention. Using the PolyLevel® system, we precisely stabilized and lifted the concrete slabs, restoring balance. Following that, we employed NexusPro® Joint Sealant to effectively seal cracks and joints as seen in the 'after' photo. With long-lasting durability and UV resistance, this solution prevents soil erosion and maintains a fresh appearance, enhancing both safety and aesthetics of the property.

Before you could see the noticeable unevenness and cracks in the customer's garage floor in Kingsford, MI – a troubling sight where one side sagged over an inch lower than the other, preventing the garage door from closing properly. Not to mention, the backyard patio suffered too, with cracks and dips pooling water. Thankfully, our PolyLevel and NexusPro products came to the rescue. Notice in the after photo the transformation - a smoothly aligned garage floor and a patio free from pooling and cracks. At Sure-Dry, we're proud to turn such challenges into showcases of our reliable and lasting concrete repair solutions, ensuring a fantastic customer experience along the way.

When the homeowner in Kingsford, MI, faced the challenge of troubling cracks and uneven surfaces in their garage, they sought a durable, cost-efficient solution rather than a complete overhaul. Enter our expert team at Sure-Dry, showcasing our expertise in transforming unsafe and wearied concrete into smooth, safe, and aesthetically pleasing surfaces. Utilizing PolyLevel technology, we lifted and stabilized the sinking slabs, while our NexusPro sealant bridged the cracks and sealed joints in both the garage and sidewalk for a sleek, unified look. As evident in the before and after photos, not only is the result visually stunning, but also a testament to our commitment to providing quality, long-lasting solutions on a budget. Welcome to a safer, more beautiful home courtesy of Sure-Dry.

Before:
The homeowner had settlement in the garage floor (dropped panels at the overhead door and near the man-door) and along the walkway to the front entry. Uneven slabs created trip hazards, water pooled at the garage threshold, and the front stoop transition felt rough and out of pitch.

After:
We injected PolyLevel® beneath the affected garage slabs and the walkway panels to fill voids and lift each section back to proper elevation. Inside the garage, we restored a clean seal at the overhead door, corrected the pitch to shed water, and smoothed the man-door approach. Outside, the walkway panels were brought flush to the stoop for a safe, even step. We then routed, cleaned, and sealed joints and cracks with NexusPro®—including garage control joints and the walkway seams—to block water intrusion and accommodate seasonal movement.

The result is a level, safer garage and a smooth, properly pitched approach to the home without tear-out or replacement.

Before

This Kingsford, MI homeowner had a garage floor with severe cracking, significant slab settlement, and areas of heaving that made the surface uneven and difficult to use. Years of soil movement, moisture changes, and Upper Michigan's harsh freeze-thaw cycles had caused portions of the concrete to shift in different directions, creating trip hazards and making it difficult to park vehicles or move equipment through the garage. During our inspection, we found that erosion beneath parts of the slab had created voids while other sections had been displaced by soil movement. Rather than replacing the entire garage floor, we recommended repairing the sections that could be restored using PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam. Unlike traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel uses lightweight expanding polyurethane foam that precisely lifts settled concrete without adding additional weight to the underlying soils.

After

Our crew carefully evaluated the garage floor to determine which sections could be successfully restored through concrete lifting. After drilling small injection holes, we installed PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam beneath the settled slabs, filling the hidden voids and raising the concrete to improve the overall floor elevation and reduce uneven transitions. By stabilizing the supporting soils beneath the slab, the garage floor was restored to a much safer and more functional condition. The homeowner now has a stronger, more level garage floor that is easier to use and better prepared to withstand the challenging freeze-thaw conditions common throughout Upper Michigan.

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