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Cracked Slab Repair
Cracked concrete slabs are arguably the most common issue that we see in Orange and San Diego Counties. Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Southern California area are struggling with cracked foundation slabs, garage floors, concrete patios, porches, decks, and stairs, making concrete slab crack repair necessary.
Why are cracked slabs so common? Cracked slabs can be caused by a variety of issues, but most likely originate from the soil conditions below. When an active soil is saturated with water, it will expand and create pressure against the concrete slab above it. When the soil dries out, it then contracts and creates voids beneath the concrete. This movement of the soil causes concrete to shift, settle, and eventually crack. Because of the dry conditions and coastal weather in Southern California, this is especially true for homeowners out here on the west coast.
Don't Leave Your Cracked Concrete Slab Unrepaired
If left unrepaired, some cracked slabs can cause significant damage to your home and property. If your cracked slab is your home's foundation, it could be a sign of foundation issues that must be addressed. An unstable foundation creates problems such as sloping floors, doors that won't shut, ceiling and wall cracks, and even water leaks.
Cracks in other slabs can cause issues ranging from trip hazards to weakness in the rest of the slab. These types of issues can decrease the value of your property (none more so than foundation problems, so it is important to maintain cracked slabs and have them repaired. Protect your home and investment by calling Foundations on the Level a call so that we can give you a custom quote for professional repairs.
How To Repair A Cracked Slab
There are three steps to fixing a cracked slab.
1. Diagnose What Caused the Concrete to Crack
This is important, because just fixing the crack without addressing the underlying cause can set you up for more problems down the road. In some cases, where there is a significant elevation difference between the two sides of the crack, fixing the crack itself might necessitate fixing the settlement issues first.
2. Solve the Underlying Problem Causing the Slab to Crack
If your cracked slab has settled into the ground, we can raise it back to its original level with concrete leveling. Cracked slabs can be lifted and leveled with low-density water blown spray foam. We use Arnco Performance Polymers for our slab releveling repairs. This is a superior product for slab raising, and the team at Foundations on the Level has many years of success using this method.
If the crack is in your foundation slab, foundation repairs might be necessary. We are experts at using foundation underpinning systems to permanently level your foundation through piers that are sunk or drilled until they reach a layer of soil that is solid enough to support the weight of your home.
3. Repair the Concrete Crack Itself
The team at Foundations on the Level is the premier cracked slab repair expert in Southern California. Our two-step method includes welding the crack closed with Rocklin Dual Component Epoxy and then stitching across the crack every 18 inches with Fortress Carbon Fiber Staples. This completely mends the crack and prevents it from becoming wider. If the crack is in your foundation slab, we can make the floor smooth enough to install any type of flooring on top.
Looking for a Concrete Crack Repair Expert in Orange or San Diego County? Contact Us Today
We know how important it is to protect your home or business investment. If you have noticed a cracked slab on your property, give us a call today at 760-889-8150 for a free inspection. Foundations on the Level proudly serves Orange County and San Diego County including Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Oceanside, San Diego, Santee, San Marcos, Vista, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, and surrounding areas.
