Conditions where outdoor concrete has already begun to sink is not uncommon in Maryland and is often the result of shifting or a weak soil base or erosion. It causes driveways, sidewalks, walkways, concrete steps or patio areas to become tripping hazards and can effect property value.
Maryland, also home to the Chesapeake Bay, hosts a variety of soil types, ranging in density and load-bearing capacities. Maryland's topography ranges East to West from sandy dunes to marshlands to rolling hills to mountains.
Soil in any environment can change, however. When the weight above the soil exceeds the soil below, the soil will compact and settle. Clay and silt can also cause soil to compact when it becomes dry. Regardless of the reason, once soil becomes compact, heavy concrete above the soil will sink and crack. It's a gravity thing!
While it is a very noticeable problem, with the right contractor, it can have a very simple solution.
Previously, sinking concrete was repaired by a technique called "mud jacking" that uses a thick slurry to fill in the gap underneath the sunken concrete. While effective, it is not the most efficient way to solve the problem, and adds more weight above the compacting soil.
Today, select contractors in Maryland are trained and to provide a better alternative to mud jacking. PolyLevel is a less intrusive, lighter weight solution that doesn't add more weight to the problem.
If you are seeing signs of sinking concrete on your property, have a contractor to provide the PolyLevel alternative to mud jacking take a look at it. The following Maryland contractors are trained and to provide a free estimate to solve your sinking concrete problem.
Project Location: East K Street, Brunswick, MD 21716
Search Request: polylevel concrete lifting
Comment: Estimate for area around a pool deck and front entrance to home.
Project Location: Old Bridge Lane, Jefferson, MD 21755
Comment: Settling of fill under pool deck, especially the steps of the pool, causing more ground water to get in under liner during rain storms. one section of decking around steps starting sink on the far end, causing popping up on the other end.
Project Location: Wexford Park, Clarksville, MD 21029
Comment: Front door slab sinking
Project Location: Southbend Lane, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Comment: I have a void underneath an existing slab I would like filled. Thanks, Frank
Project Location: Valley Court, Middletown, MD 21769
Comment: Concrete garage slab is cracking and looks to be sinking in front and rear. Steps also pulling slightly away from house.
Project Location: Buffalo Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Comment: Void under 6 foot by 23 foot front porch slab that does not need lifting.
Project Location: Ivy Bush Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
Comment: Wrap around patio has sections of concrete, one of the sections is sinking
Project Location: Woodford Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Search Request: polylevel concrete
Comment: I have a driveway that has sunk 4 - 6" in some areas near the garage. I would like to get an estimate for raising the concrete back to a level surface.
Project Location: Woodsboro-creagerstown Rd, Woodsboro, MD 21798
Comment: Porch step is pulling away from porch
Project Location: Renner Rd., Keymar, MD 21757
Comment: Level a piece of concrete that has settled around my pool.
Project Location: Thames Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784
Comment: Cracked patio with erosion
Project Location: Advisory Ct, Sykesville, MD 21784
Search Request: polylevel concrete lifting
Comment: Patio sinking in middle front porch water runs to the house.
Project Location: Mycroft St, Sykesville, MD 21784
Comment: Sunken pad that butts to the foundation wall and channels water toward the house
Project Location: Sabillasville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Comment: My breezeway slab has sunken and cracked down the middle preventing rain water from draining away from house
Project Location: Kings Point Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
Comment: Front concrete walkway is sagging, causing roof to sag. Rear patio is also sinking.