If you notice a crack in your sidewalk or another concrete surface, getting it repaired quickly can help avoid accidental injuries or further structural damage. While your first thought might be to replace that slab of concrete, a foundation repair contactor can offer you a more cost-effective solution in slabjacking. This process involves drilling holes in the concrete so that grout can be injected beneath the surface. The grout will lift the slab, making it easier to repair any cracks in the exposed surface. Consider the following advantages of choosing this process.

Why Opt for Slabjacking Instead of Replacing a Concrete Slab

1. Fix Your Concrete Immediately

Weather conditions can affect when your foundation repair contractor can undertake the job of replacing your concrete slab. If you notice that the slab is cracked or sunken during the fall or winter months, replacing the slab will have to wait for warmer and dryer weather. However, slabjacking can be done at any time of the year, so you won’t have to worry about it through the winter months.

2. Avoid Inconveniences

You may store equipment and other items on the concrete slab in need of repairs. While replacing the slab means moving these items to another location temporarily, that’s not necessary when repairing the slab via slabjacking. The tools used for this process are powerful enough to do the job without having to disrupt the area. The foundation repair contractor will only need enough room to drill a couple of 3/8” holes, so the job can be completed without disrupting your routine.

3. Avoid Needing the Replacement 

Slabjacking doesn’t just provide a temporary fix. This is a process that offers a long-term solution to the problem of a damaged concrete slab, which means you won’t have to have that slab replaced anytime soon. Since removing the broken slab and having a new concrete surface poured in its place can be a costly and time-consuming project, opting for slabjacking will also benefit your bank account.

4. Resume Using the Surface Quickly

Having the slab completely replaced requires pouring fresh concrete in its place. Once the concrete has been poured, you will have to avoid using the surface for several weeks. This gives it time to cure so that it can support the weight and pressure caused by your use of the concrete surface. Alternatively, once slabjacking has been completed, you can usually resume using the area within the same day. Your foundation repair contractor will give you a more specific idea of when you can continue using it, but there’s usually only a wait of a couple of hours.

When you need sidewalk or foundation repair in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, KY, or Indianapolis, IN, Case Foundation Systems will provide you with the quality work that you can trust. They only use ICC-certified products, and fulfilling each customer’s needs is their primary focus. To learn more about their services, visit them online. To speak directly with a representative, call (502) 367-7706.