Most buildings use concrete slabs as their foundations. While these slabs provide the strength and stability the building needs, they are not immune to damage. Over time, some concrete foundations can sink into the surrounding soil, which puts the building on top at risk—if one side of the slab is sinking more than the other, for example, the structure on top can crack. Fortunately, our team at S&E Custom Grading & Concrete can offer a solution to this problem in the form of our mudjacking services. Keep reading to learn more about what mudjacking is and how it works.
- What is mudjacking? – Mudjacking, also called slab jacking, is a process of lifting a sinking concrete slab by injecting a specialized concrete slurry underneath it. As the slurry level rises underneath the slab, and as the slurry hardens and cures, it lifts the slab back up to its original level. The action mimics the effect of a mechanical jack, lifting the concrete slab the way a metal jack lifts up a car to change a tire.
- How does mudjacking work? – The first step in mudjacking is to assess the slab and the degree of sinking. Our team will examine your foundation to determine the best approach to lifting it up again, finding the ideal points to insert more concrete underneath. Once we have finalized our plan, we will drill holes at strategic points in your concrete slab. Then, we’ll inject our concrete mixture into the holes, pumping it under your slab to begin lifting it up.