Common Concrete Problems
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Preventing Bumps in the Road
Concrete problems only worsen with time. Because they typically develop slowly, issues with your concrete are easy to ignore. But because time only exacerbates these problems, repairing damaged concrete at your home as soon as you notice the signs is important. Often when a home improvement project requires backfill, the soil is not compacted. Concrete is then poured over the recently backfilled soil after construction. This loose soil settles over time, creating a void under the concrete. Some common signs that suggest you may need concrete leveling services include:
- Poor drainage
- Soil erosion
- Soil compaction
- Plumbing leaks
- Soil shrinkage
Safety Hazards
Uneven concrete is more than just an eyesore — it’s a hazard. Cracked, raised concrete slabs can result in trips and falls, which in turn can result in a wide range of injuries from skinned knees to broken bones. This could also leave you vulnerable to a costly liability claim. Uneven concrete can also accelerate wear and tear on your car’s tires, gradually increasing your risk of a flat tire or blowout.
Potential Damage to Structures
Another common occurrence is soil erosion under the slab. Water runs through cracks and joints in the concrete and washes the soil out. These voids cause your concrete to shift and settle, creating cracked, uneven concrete surfaces and dangerous tripping hazards. Concentrated loads like buildings or slabs can squeeze soil, air, and water. When this happens, the soil sinks and the structures follow closely.
Service Area
Force Basements proudly provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, bowed wall repair, and crawl space repair services to homes and businesses in Bloomington, Peoria, the Quad Cities, and surrounding communities.