HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Case Studies: Concrete Leveling Solution Puts Homeowners Mind At Ease in Richville, Mi
Challenge
This new homeowner in Richville, Mi had just recently bought their first home by themself. They knew it would be a bit of a repair situation but were mostly happy just to have a place to call their own. However, there was one issue that was increasingly growing to bother them, that being the driveway. The driveway was cracked, shifted, and had vegetation/weeds sprout from the aforementioned cracks as well. The uneven nature of the driveway was a tripping hazard, as he'd later report to have experienced firsthand on multiple occasions. On the plus side, it helped reduce the property value and made it easier for him to buy the home in the first place; on the other hand, it was now their property whose value was being lowered. Growing frustrated with the eyesore of a situation, they began searching for a concrete repair specialist or concrete lifting contractor near Richville, Mi, to have the situation handled permanently. Thankfully, their sister in Canton had work done by HomeSpec Basementfix in previous years that they were incredibly happy with and was kind enough to refer them to us for our services.
When a home becomes yours, every facet of it suddenly becomes a concern; the look, the value, the functionality, everything. Our project manager that we sent out to meet with the homeowner understood this and was sure to hear out all of their concerns in detail before beginning a proper inspection of the property focused on the driveway and provide a free estimate and customized proposal for solutions based on their needs. Every situation is a bit different and requires proper attention to both the problem and the needs of the client to ensure everyone leaves happy.
Solution
We thankfully have the perfect solution for situations like this and just in time as well. We proposed the use of the PolyLevel concrete lifting system, followed by proper crack repair and joint sealant. This system consists of a process which drills tiny pea-sized holes into the concrete which would later be filled and cleaned. These holes actually serve as an access point for a powerful inject of a specially formulated polyurethane foam. The stability of any concrete surface is dependent on the soils beneath it. The weight of concrete and what it supports, combined with natural soil erosion, can lead to sunken and uneven concrete surfaces. This process affects everything from your driveway and sidewalk to roads and airport runways. As soils shift and settle for a variety of reasons including weather conditions, saturation, etc. The voids they leave behind compromise the concrete slabs above. This foam injection fills out these voids and expands as it cures to force the concrete back to the proper level.
The cracks would be filled out with our special NexusPro solution sealants, which are proven to be weatherproof, UV-resistant and waterproof, ensuring a reliable permanent seal, that is far more trustworthy than traditional caulking.
Since the homeowner accepted the proposal the same day, they were actually offered a discount with our same day savings program on top of another discount from their family member's referral previously mentioned. All the work was able to be completed within a single evening, allowing them access to their driveway shortly after. They were elated to finally have this ongoing problem handled, with what felt like was ease.
