Lifting and Leveling Settling Concrete for a Safer Sidewalk in Longwood, FL

A homeowner in Longwood, FL, recently began to notice a problem with her exterior concrete. Several areas of the sidewalk in front of her house were settling.

The homeowner was concerned with these unappealing tripping hazards, and she wanted to address this problem right away. After seeing TV ads for Florida Foundation Authority, she was eager to contact us to see how we could help them. Once she met with one of our inspectors, Joseph Grimsley,  who evaluated the condition of the concrete, the owner was ready for one of our crews to install a state of the art repair solution.

Foreman Mike McDonald and his crew used the PolyRenewal System to lift, level and stabilize the problematic concrete slabs. After drilling very small, minimally invasive holes into the concrete, special equipment was used to inject high-density polyurethane underneath the concrete. This material expands under the concrete to fill any voids, and this allows or the exact lifting and leveling of the slabs.

PolyRenewal is lightweight, yet very durable. It will not wash out from under the concrete. The material’s quick cure time also allows for normal traffic and weight on the concrete to resume just 15 minutes after installation.

Joint sealant also was used on the joints and former cracks for additional protection.

The homeowner is pleased this unique repair project was completed to help her create a safer living environment.