Why is my Porch Concrete Sinking?
Porch and patio settlement can be a huge headache for a homeowner. Though there are a few possible causes of porch settlement, the most common is poor soil compaction when the porch or patio was originally poured. Over time, the weight of the porch condenses the loose soils underneath, causing the porch or patio concrete to sink. This process could appear in as little as a few months, or as much as a few years after the concrete is poured. As long as the porch or patio is in good shape, it can be lifted back up to it’s original height, removing any trip hazards or pooling issues.
How JACKCRETE Raises Sunken Porches and Patios
By drilling penny-sized holes into the sunken porch or patio slabs, JACKCRETE is able to make the landing as good as new. Our whole process usually takes between 1-2 hours from arrival to completion, though some projects take as little as 30 minutes. Usually nothing has to be moved for us to perform our work, and the concrete can be used as soon as we are done. Best of all, there is no evidence you had your porch raised! We fill our holes with a color-matching grout to help blend our hole with the rest of the porch concrete. There will be almost no evidence that your concrete had been worked on, but the concrete will be back to level and as good as new!
Potential Problems with Porch Leveling
Though the JACKCRETE concrete lifting process is a straightforward one, there are some issues that can lead us to being unable to perform our work. If your porch slab has excessive cracking or spalling, replacement is likely the better option. One or two cracks is fine, but if it looks like a spider’s web, it is too much. Problems may also arise if your porch is one large slab with no stress joints. The easiest way to find out if your porch settlement can be fixed by concrete lifting is to give our team a call or submit a form below.
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!