Concrete Leveling Albuquerque

At Albuquerque Concrete Leveling, we provide homeowners and business owners, simple yet efficient solutions in solving concrete leveling issues at affordable prices. Often times, replacing wobbly, sunken and uneven concrete is an expensive option as opposed to using slabjacking for concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM.

As a new home or business owner, one of the most over-looked parts is the concrete. Other big and noticeable damage in a home or building structure naturally catches one’s eye. But when it comes to concrete, you may not notice that your patio has sunk a little, which could eventually lead to a sinkhole.
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When it comes to concrete, it’s easy to ignore potential problems. That’s because most people think that slight cracks in the concrete does not really pose an issue and is a normal occurrence. But only an experienced professional can distinguish between cracks that are normal and cracks that could lead to much bigger issues in the future. In order to prevent complete replacement of concrete slabs, you should opt for concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM.

Causes of Sunken and Cracked Concrete

​indestructible. There are certain reasons why concrete cracks, sinks, flakes and breaks. This should always be inspected by a professional and you might have to opt for concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM. The major reasons are listed below:

• Poorly compacted soil - Poor compaction in soil occurs when the soil around a building is shifted in order to carry out construction. Once the soil is replaced and re-compacted, it will never be as strong and stable as its original state. This causes the soil to settle due to the formation of voids.
• Dry soil - Extreme dry weather conditions, warm weather with low precipitation are also responsible for causing voids. This causes the concrete that lies above to crack and sink into the empty spaces below.
• Flooding - When flooding occurs, the rain water easily trickles under the concrete slabs completely wetting the soil. Wet and mushy soil cannot support concrete. In extreme situations, the soil can get completely washed away under the concrete slabs, thus leading a large void. 

• Moisture - Moisture can easily seep into untreated concrete pores and freezes due to a drop in temperature and causes an expansion. It is the expansion and contraction of moisture that causes the concrete pores to weaken and flaking occurs. When it is left untreated, the concrete can also get stained.
• Street creep - You need to be concerned not only about the concrete in your home or building structure but the surrounding areas as well. For instance the sidewalk or portion on the street that is made of concrete and passes your house will contract in the cold winter months. The joints that are between the slabs get filled with debris and tiny pebbles. During the warmer months, the concrete expands again but due to the presence of the debris, it will not get compressed. Instead, pressure is exerted towards your driveway and building structure. This is called “street creep” and can cause major issues if left unattended. 

Method of Concrete Leveling

Concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is also known as slabjacking or mudjacking. It is a repair technology that specializes in concrete lifting. The main goal of slabjacking is to lift up concrete slabs by pushing a substance like cement slurry or limestone grout to lift it from underneath. Polyjacking is another technique that falls under concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM. It is a newer method and technology that uses high quality polyurethane instead of slurry in order to lift the concrete slabs.

​Mudjacking is generally best for concrete slabs, patios, driveways, pool decks, walkways and steps. But polyjacking is best for foundations, garage floors and basements where there is a lot of load and where the concrete needs more support.
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Slabjacking is a technique that has been used since the early 20th century. Contractors would mix sands that were locally available, including cement or crushed lime stone and produce a mud-like substance. Hence the term “mudjacking” was derived. However in recent times contractors also use polyurethane foam.

The process of concrete lifting is simple but requires precision. First, holes are drilled into the concrete in order to maximize the lift. These holes can be anything from 3/8th inch up to 3 inches depending on whether the process that will be used is mudjacking or polyurethane injection foam. Then the material is injected under the slab and the void space is filled. As the void gets filled, within a few minutes, the injections will start lifting the concrete. Next the holes are patched up and the job is complete. 

Some of the pros of slabjacking are:

• Minimal cost - Slabjacking is relatively less expensive when compared to new concrete.
• Time – Once the slabjacking is complete, the concrete can be used within a few hours. This is a benefit over usign new concrete.
• Less environmental impact – Minimal use of resources and prolonging the life of the installed concrete keeps waste out of landfills.
• Aesthetics – The surrounding areas are not disturbed.

The cons of slabjacking are:

• Condition - The concrete has to be in good condition. If the concrete is damaged and there are too many cracks, then it might need to be replaced.
• Cracks - You may now notice new cracks once the slab is lifted but in most instances this means that the cracks were already present but not visible before it was lifted.

• Probable resettlement - The concrete can continue sinking further if it is poured over poorly compacted soil. But this is would be the same for new concrete as well.

When is Mudjacking Not Appropriate?

Concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM in terms of mudjacking should not be considered as the primary solution to lift a floor slab or footing that has settled in a home or commercial building structure.

Slabjacking or mudjacking is an effective concrete leveling solution in Albuquerque, NM only when it is used along with slab piers. This means that slabjacking alone will be ineffective in holding up a concrete slab as well as a heavy partition wall that rests on top of it. If slabjacking is used in this case, it could raise the slab unevenly, thus causing a tilt.
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Slabjacking or concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is not recommended as a DIY project. This is because special equipment and professional knowledge is required in order to carry out this project. All concrete leveling jobs in Albuquerque, NM should be carried out by 

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Factors that Determine the Time-span of Concrete Leveling in Albuquerque, NM

Homeowners state that concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is an easy and cost-effective method, and usually lasts for 8 to 10 years but there are certain factors that can reduce its lifespan. Some of these are listed below:

• The age of your property - The age of your property plays a role in determining how long slabjacking or mudjacking will last. Thus the lifespan of concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is directly related to the age of the property.

• The length of time that the slab took to initially settle is another factor. If you noticed that it the concrete sunk in a fairly quick amount of time, it most likely means that there was the presence of critters, misdirected downspouts or just poor grading of your home site.

• The type of cement slurry that is used for slabjacking or mudjacking is another important determinant in how long it will last. If poor quality cement slurry or lime grout is used, then it won’t hold up as long as it is normally would have otherwise. You should always hire a professional mudjacking or polyjacking expert for all concrete leveling projects in Albuquerque, NM. Good and experienced contractors will not compromise on the quality of the substrate that they use.

Is Concrete Leveling Cost Effective?

Concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is 25% to 50% less expensive than replacing concrete and installing new slabs. Mudjacking costs between $3 and $6 per square foot whereas polyjacking costs between $5 to 425 per square foot.

For example, you can expect to pay anywhere between $450 and $900 for mudjacking your patio or porch. The same job will cost between $1,100 and $2,500 if you choose polyjacking or foam jacking.
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In a way, concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM is a better option than only replacing the concrete slabs because the underlying lack of soil issue is not solved; so it is most likely to crack and sink again in the future.

Contact Us

Our team will have an effective solution for you no matter what the issue is. We have worked on many projects relating to concrete leveling in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding areas. Feel free to contact us for a solution to concrete settlement, sinking, cracking and other related issues. We can offer a free assessment of your property and provide the best solutions in driveway leveling, basement floor leveling, foundation leveling or concrete raising, in your patio, driveway and other areas that may need repairs.

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