Signs Your Concrete Slab Needs Leveling

Cracks in your driveway? Uneven sidewalks? A sloping garage floor? These aren’t just unsightly—they can also pose serious safety hazards and lead to expensive repairs if left untreated.

At Metro Concrete Lifting, we specialize in polyurethane foam lifting, serving New Jersey, Westchester, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Let us walk you through the telltale signs your concrete slab might need leveling and how we can help restore its beauty and functionality.

Why Uneven Concrete is a Big Deal

Uneven or sunken concrete isn’t just an eyesore. It can lead to tripping hazards, water pooling issues, and even structural damage if ignored. The good news? Concrete leveling with polyurethane foam is an affordable, durable, and eco-friendly solution. But first, you need to know when it’s time to call the experts.

Signs Your Concrete Slab Needs Leveling

Cracks in Your Concrete Slab

One of the first signs of trouble is cracks in your concrete. These cracks might seem minor at first, but they can widen over time due to shifting soil or weight pressure. Not only are they unsightly, but they can also let moisture seep in, weakening the structure further.

How We Help: Our polyurethane foam injection fills voids beneath the slab, stabilizing it and reducing the risk of future cracks.

Uneven or Sloping Surfaces

If your driveway or walkway feels more like a roller coaster than a smooth path, it’s time to act. Uneven surfaces can occur when the soil underneath settles or erodes.

• Why It Matters: Besides being a tripping hazard, uneven surfaces can damage vehicles and make daily tasks inconvenient.
• How Metro Concrete Lifting Can Fix It: Our team uses precision polyurethane foam lifting to level your surfaces seamlessly, ensuring they’re safe and aesthetically pleasing.

Pooling Water on Concrete

After rain or snowmelt, do you notice puddles forming in specific areas of your concrete? Pooling water is a common sign of uneven slabs, as water naturally collects in low spots.

• The Problem: Standing water accelerates wear and can lead to algae growth or ice patches in colder months, making surfaces slippery.
• Our Solution: With polyurethane foam lifting, we can raise the sunken areas and restore proper drainage, keeping your surfaces safe and functional year-round.

Doors and Windows Misaligned

It’s not just your floor or driveway that suffers when concrete shifts. Uneven slabs can affect the alignment of doors and windows, making them difficult to open or close.

How We Fix It: Our leveling process provides a stable foundation, reducing stress on your home’s structure and improving door and window function.

Gaps Between Concrete and Adjacent Structures

Notice a gap between your concrete slab and your home’s foundation, patio, or other structures? This could be caused by the slab sinking and pulling away.

• Why It Matters: These gaps can allow water to seep in, potentially causing damage to both the slab and your home’s foundation.
• Metro Concrete Lifting’s Fix: Our foam lifting technique ensures a snug fit between your slab and adjacent structures, preventing further damage.

How Polyurethane Foam Lifting Works

Our polyurethane foam leveling process is simple but incredibly effective:

• Drill Small Holes: Tiny holes are drilled into the affected slab.
• Inject Foam: Expanding polyurethane foam is injected underneath, filling voids and lifting the slab.
• Seal and Finish: The holes are patched, leaving a smooth, even surface.

This minimally invasive process restores your concrete in no time, with results that last for years.

Contact Metro Concrete Lifting Today

If you’ve noticed any of these warning signs around your home or business, don’t wait! Call Metro Concrete Lifting for a free assessment and let our top rated team show you how we can restore your concrete quickly and affordably.

📞 Phone: (845) 445-8255

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