Concrete slabs from part of nearly every building. Over time, slabs can move and can start to sink. Slab jacking solutions address that sinking problem to relevel the slabs and building. 

Slab jacking is a modern foundation repair method that is faster & more cost effective; unlike concrete slab lifting, the traditional solution requires a team of professionals to lift the entire building to fill the voids below for relevelling. 

In this cost-effective, timely process, we drill holes in settled slabs and then inject polyurethane resin to fill voids via those drilled holes. The expanding resin works its way into the voids, creating the pressure to raise and relevel the building.

Concrete slab lifting (jacking) might sound like a big project, but there are four simple steps we follow after we complete a structural assessment. We drill strategic holes the size of a penny in the foundation floor. Then, we install injection ports to ensure we target the correct areas. These ports help direct the injection to ensure the repair is done correctly. 

Next comes the crack injection process. It reacts quickly, which allows the team to make adjustments as necessary until concrete re-levelling is achieved. Finally, we patch the holes once the chemical underpinning process is complete so that your property looks as good as new. 

When is slab jacking the best solution? 

Slab jacking is the best solution for remedial repairs on concrete sections. For example, if you’re dealing with a basement floor, concrete path, driveway, or garage floor. If your entire home is sinking, alternative resin injection methods are necessary. 

Calling a trusted contractor is the best way to find what type of situation you’re dealing with and whether Melbourne slab jacking is the correct solution.

Slab jacking typically uses polyurethane injections; mud jacking is cheaper, but the process isn’t as quick due to slower curing. Mud jacking is also more prone to a water leak issue due to the water used in the mud slurry mix. 

The other realistic option for slab jacking is concrete replacement. This means the damaged concrete is removed, and fresh concrete is poured. It is a far more expensive route because there is a demolition cost on top of the fresh concrete cost. 

It also takes longer because concrete needs plenty of time to cure, and that can depend on its location and the weather conditions. It also doesn’t address the underlying cause of the concrete cracks. In contrast, slab jacking gets to the root of the problem to prevent further issues. Structural crack repairs can be carried out independently. 

As for residential solutions for void filling to repair sunken concrete, slab jacking is the most cost-efficient, effective solution.

Whether you need simple concrete repairs or concrete levelling to unlevel building, R+R has a range of solutions and an experienced team to tackle projects of any size. We can easily raise concrete slabs to fill the voids below to level your building simply. 

We can also address cracked walls, jammed doors, and leaking cracks, whether you need a residential solution or one for your industrial warehouse. 

We have decades of experience and use precise technology to carry out jobs of all sizes. 

• At Raise and Relevel, our team is fully licensed and insured.
• Our team is experienced, and we have a full complement of qualified engineers and technicians.
• We offer a free consultation to assess your needs and provide a detailed quote.
• We work closely with you throughout the entire concrete slab jacking process. 

We guarantee you will be pleased with the results! Contact our team today so we can discuss your needs and inspect your residential, commercial, or industrial property!