Concrete Repair Before & After Photos

The sidewalks in front of a Royal Oak, MI home had become unlevel, sinking in sections. The highest areas of the public sidewalks were tripping hazards for the community. The homeowner was concened that the city would push for concrete replacement and insist that responsibility fell on the homeowner’s shoulders. Knowing this could be a costly solution, they searched for other options in advance. They reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to learn more about concrete leveling repairs.

A project manager named Ben went out to the home to provide a free inspection for the homeowner. The two spoke about their concerns and then took a look outside. Ben recorded important information on the condition of the sidewalks so he could prepare a repair plan. He then sat down with the homeowner to review what he had noticed and proposed the best options to meet their needs. Ben recommended using PolyLevel® Injection Foam where there were sinking slabs to return them to level that matched the rest of the sidewalk. Afterward, the HomeSpec crew would use NexusPro, a specialized sealant, on the joints and where there were cracks. The homeowner agreed with this plan and worked with HomeSpec’s office personnel to schedule a day for the repairs. Fred, a foreman who excels at this type of work, led a team in completing the project.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec to get his concrete driveway repaired after putting it off for many years. Several slabs were sunken and cracked, causing a tripping hazard. He needed a permanent solution. 

Our team used PolyLevel to solve this problem. We injected an expanding 2-part polymer rigid foam under the concrete slabs to raise and level them by filling in gaps caused by soil shrinkage and washout. Then we sealed all of the cracks and joints with our NexusPro sealant. Then the concrete was sealed with our SealantPro to protect and preserve it. This prevents discoloration, flaking, and cracking over time. The homeowner was so happy with how his driveway transformed! 

Concrete is often poured over loose, weak or backfill soil during construction. Over time the soil can settle, shrink in dry condition or soften and wash away completely as water runs down joints and cracks. Here we can see a clear visual comparison at just how effective using a combination PolyLevel and NexusPro crack sealant is. PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. After using the PolyLevel system to address the immediate need, our crew would seal cracks and joints in the concrete slabs with NexusPro joint sealant to keep out water that could soften and was away the soil underneath to repeat the problem. Using these two in conjunction, provides a proper solution, that is long lasting and reliable.

As concrete slabs on sidewalks and driveways shift and settle over time with soil, they can end up separating themselves introducing tripping hazards with gaps. The NexusPro Joint sealant effectively seals these joints, and provides a weatherproof UV-resistant seal that's more reliable than traditional caulking

A garage and driveway in Troy, MI had cracked slabs of concrete that were no longer level. The homeowner reached out to HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair to see if they could help raise the garage entrance slab and inquired about how much a estimate would be. A call center representative scheduled the homeowner for an inspection with Jeremiah, one of HomeSpec’s senior project managers. At that appointment, Jeremiah would be able to give a precise estimate.

On the day of the appointment, Jeremiah took detailed measurements and notes of the concrete in question. Other observations of the exterior of the home also helped him to dictate what the best course of action would be. He then discussed a repair plan with the homeowner so they could identify the price of the project. Jeremiah proposed lifting the concrete using PolyLevel® Injection Foam and then the cracks and joints would have NexusPro sealant applied. This addressed leveling the driveway and garage as the homeowner desired; however, Jeremiah also wanted to prevent more sinking from occurring in the future. He proposed installing a downspout extension so water would no longer wash over the driveway. The homeowner agreed to all of the ideas proposed and moved forward with the project.