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Do you notice the concrete sinking around your Fort Worth property? Perhaps you notice uneven concrete around your pool decks, patios, driveways, and sidewalks. These issues reduce aesthetic appeal and are trip hazards that can lead to serious injuries and cause foundational damage to your home.

Replacing the slab is one solution, but it's time-consuming and expensive. Concrete leveling services are a more cost-effective alternative, reducing hazards and improving aesthetics in just a few hours. RS Foundations offers concrete repair, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-lasting results.

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Why Does Concrete Sink?

Concrete can sink for any number of reasons, including the following:

  • Soil Erosion is common in Texas homes due to climate characteristics like heavy rain and wind. Poor drainage and a lack of vegetation can further contribute to this issue.
  • Borrowing Pests: When pests borrow, they contribute to soil erosion and cause concrete slabs to move out of their original position.
  • Natural Settling: Soil becomes unsettled during construction. Over time, it settles back into its natural state, moving slabs around.
  • Poor Soil Compaction: After construction, soil should be compacted with dense rock, filling loose areas. However, due to the need for rapid construction in Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, contractors often omit this step, leading to a need for leveling in the future.
  • Shrinking Soil: The high clay content in North Texas soil, combined with the mainly dry conditions, causes it to shrink over time. This provides a poor foundation for concrete and leads to sinkage.
  • Tree Roots: Roots can grow under the concrete, displacing slabs.

RS Foundations is the go-to resource for homeowners, business owners, property managers, realtors, and investors. We are an exclusive vendor for Century 21 and have an A+ rating through the Better Business Bureau. Our mission is to provide our clients with affordable and reliable options for your home's foundation repair with personal service and up-front pricing.

What are the Disadvantages of Sinking Concrete?

Sinking concrete must be addressed promptly. Otherwise, the condition will worsen, increasing repair needs and related costs. Here are some issues that may become more significant over time:

  • Tripping Hazards: Residents and visitors can trip over uneven concrete, resulting in serious and costly injuries.
  • Reduces Aesthetics: Sinking concrete can be an eyesore, leading to an unattractive home exterior.
  • Diminishes Home Value: Uneven concrete surfaces can reduce home value, diminishing returns when it's time to sell.
  • Damages the Home's Foundation: Uneven surfaces put pressure on your home's foundation, causing issues like sticking doors and windows and cracks in the walls and floors.
  • Leaks: Uneven concrete can direct water toward your home's foundation. If not addressed, the water can leak into your home, causing damage.

What is Concrete Leveling?

Concrete leveling involves lifting concrete slabs back into their original position with the following steps:

  1. Drilling small holes into the existing slab (typically 5/8" to 2 1/2" in diameter, depending on the method).
  2. Pumping in the leveling compound, which may be stone slurry, polyurethane foam, or mud. The compound offers void-filling benefits under the ground's surface to elevate it.
  3. Sealing the drilled holes to provide a finished look.

Types of Concrete Leveling Solutions

Commonly used leveling compounds include the following:

  • Stone slurry: A limestone and water mixture with adjustable thickness to increase precision.

  • Polyjacking: Polyurethane foam is injected into the concrete. The polyfoam expands rapidly to settle the slab.

  • Mudjacking: A sand, soil, and water mixture injected under the concrete to lift it.

  • Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: Piers and beams may be integrated in the leveling process. Piers are installed deep in the ground to bypass unstable soil and return the concrete to a level position. Concrete piers are an affordable solution, while steel piers tend to be more durable.

What are the Benefits of Leveling Concrete?

Concrete leveling offers the following benefits:

  • Affordable Solution: Leveling can be 70% less expensive than a slab replacement.
  • Fast Turnaround: The process is typically completed in hours.
  • Minimal Disruption: Concrete leveling projects don't require demolition or long cure times and rarely cause landscaping damage.
  • Seamless Look: You do not need to replace your slabs, so you can avoid mismatched concrete and achieve a seamless look that supports curb appeal.

RS Foundations' Specialized Approach

Customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area prefer working with RS Foundations for our specialized approach to concrete restoration, which includes the following steps:

  1. Consultation: We come to your property to identify the underlying cause of sunken concrete surfaces and determine the best way to address it. Then we provide a free estimate so you can review your options.
  2. Repair Process: If you accept our proposal, we will schedule a time for our contractors to complete the work. We offer prompt, effective, and respectful service.
  3. Preventative Measures: Our team will determine preventative measures to avoid the recurrence of leveling issues. For example, we can install a root barrier to prevent tree roots from unleveling concrete. We can also install drainage solutions, like French drains, to keep water from leaking into your home due to leveling issues.
  4. Ongoing Support: We will continue to address your concerns beyond the initial installation. Our work includes extensive guarantees and warranties.
Foundation Repair - Colleyville, Coppell, Denton, DeSoto

Why Choose RS Foundations for Your Concrete Repair Services

RS Foundations is a favorite among DFW area clients for the following reasons:

  • Years of Experience: Our extensive experience with concrete lifting & leveling and other construction projects means we can find the best solutions for any issues that may arise.
  • Excellent Customer Service: RS Foundation's obsession with customer satisfaction means we go above and beyond to provide exceptional service.
  • Affordable Prices: We strive to provide quality installations and repairs at low prices. Additionally, we are 100% transparent about our pricing structure, ensuring no hidden fees.
  • Long-Lasting Solution: Our skilled team provides results that withstand the test of time.
  • Local Knowledge: As a local company, we understand Fort Worth's unique climate and how it contributes to your home's foundation. This allows us to take a customized approach and find the best solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is concrete leveling expensive?

Concrete leveling is generally a cost-effective solution, especially compared to slab replacement. Costs vary depending on location and other factors, but they are usually between $3 and $12 per square foot, with most projects costing $600 to $2000 in total.

How long does concrete leveling last?

The repair process can last 5-20 years or more. Some high-quality polyurethane jobs last 20-50 years with proper care. Lifespan depends on the quality of workmanship and underlying soil conditions.

How do I know if I need concrete leveling?

Sunken slabs around your home indicate a need for concrete leveling. Sometimes, these issues can get so bad that you see voids under the slabs. Sunken concrete can also direct water towards your foundation, causing it to pool around your home and even leak into your basement.

We appreciate the kinds words from our customers...

"I did a lot of research because I was very anxious about having foundation work done. I had heard all the horror stories and had neighbors who were dealing with bad foundation work and it was REALLY expensive. I joined Angie's List, got 6 different estimates, and reviewed each company for complaints and resolutions through the BBB. I compared price, proposed repair solutions, reviews, complaints and years in the business. One company came out way ahead on my big spreadsheet and that was RS Foundation. The work was scheduled and I spoke with Michelle in their office several times getting their insurance certification, etc. I also spoke with Dane, their estimator, several times with questions about what was going to happen. On the scheduled day a crew showed up and began work. They were friendly and very efficient and kept me in the loop at each step, showing me their process and assuring me that the house wasn't going to fall in. Not long into the work all the power on the block went out. Of course, all the neighbors came out and saw the work at my house and came to let me know MY repair people had struck a line. It seemed unlikely since their work was performed directly beneath the foundation and they had the power / water / phone and cable lines marked and flagged the day before. They finished the repair and closed all the access holes in one day. They surveyed all the doors and cracks and most had closed up completely. They filled the cracks left in the mortar and made sure I was completely happy before they left. They warned me that if any dirt settled after the rainstorm the next day, to call them and they would come back out and bring fill dirt if necessary. We did have a few "sink holes" open after the storm and I called Michelle and Dane. We decided to wait to "fill" until after I had some under slab plumbing work completed (unrelated to the foundation repair). I ended up having enough dirt, but Michelle and Dane both called to be sure that I didn't need anything else. RS Foundation offers a lifetime warranty on their work. They were by far the best on paper after my research and I have not regretted choosing them to do my foundation repair."

Connie B. - Homeowner, Watauga