Why is my Pool Deck Sinking?
Along with sidewalk settlement, sinking pool decks are the most common issue we fix. Pool deck slabs settle because the soil underneath isn’t dense enough to support it. When land is excavated so a new pool can be placed, the soil around the pool is very loose; if the concrete contractor doesn’t take extra care to compact the soil around the new pool before pouring the concrete, settlement is likely to occur. Luckily for homeowners already experiencing this issue, it’s a relatively easy fix! As long as the concrete has not cracked excessively, JACKCRETE is able to lift each settled pool slab back up to level quickly and affordably.
How We Lift and Level Sunken Pool Decks
By injecting our light-weight material strategically around your sunken pool deck, we can lift and level each pool deck slab in under two hours. Once we finish patching the holes we drilled, the project is 100% complete and the pool can be re-opened for use. Since our material expands to fully reinforce the compromised soil underneath the pool decking, the risk of future settlement is minimized, leaving you with a pristine, safe pool.
While pool deck settlement can happen anywhere, our team has noticed Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Outer Banks homeowners as most likely to have this problem. If you notice your pool deck sinking, don’t wait- the sooner you catch it, the easier and more affordable it is to fix!
Is Your Decking Raised?
Sometimes the issue isn’t a sunken pool deck, but a lifted one. When this is the case, you will notice a separation between the pool deck and the coping. Since our material is used to lift settled concrete decks, there isn’t much we can do to minimize the gap between the slab and the coping. For this situation, we recommend replacing the concrete to prevent further damage to the pool.
What Can I Expect During My Meeting?
Our estimates generally take about 30 minutes to an hour depending on how many areas you’d like us to look at. We never use high pressure sales tactics- we don’t even discuss pricing during our first meeting. Our focus is to provide you with the best advice on how to fix your problem, whether or not it involves our service.
Once our estimator arrives back to the office, your proposal is created and sent out either the same day or the following morning. Whenever you have questions about the estimate, we’ll be here to answer them and provide as much help as we can!