What To Do When Your Concrete Porch Is Sinking Do you have a sinking concrete porch? It can cause your home to look unkempt and create a potential safety issue if it’s left unchecked. Even worse, if the problem is ignored for too long, it could even lead to costly repairs in the future. Fortunately, […]
What Is Mudjacking? The Short Answer: Mudjacking lifts sunken concrete back to level. A contractor drills small holes through the slab and pumps a thick, cement-based mud underneath it. That mud fills the empty space below the concrete and pushes the low section back up. The mix is usually portland cement, sand, water, and soil. […]
Why Are My Front Steps Sinking? Are your front steps sinking, tipping, tilting, settling or pulling away from your foundation? (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The lazy days of summer are a great time to sit on your front porch sipping lemonade and visiting with neighbors. But does something seem off? Are your front steps […]
Sidewalk Leveling: Avoid Trip Hazards We have all been there. You are walking out to your car in the driveway and all of a sudden you trip over your sidewalk. The concrete has begun to sink and the lip of the next slab catches your toe. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, tripping […]
House and Home Leveling: Not a DIY Job Everyone knows that you can easily find Do-it-Yourself videos all over the internet for anything you might ever need. From fixing your sink to playing an instrument, there are millions of them, and yes, they can help you fix or learn about something. The problem is, when […]