Concrete Levelling - Sidewalks & Walkways

Eliminate tripping hazards.

Sunken or cracked sidewalks and walkways not only impact your curb appeal, but they can be dangerous. Why settle for a settled concrete sidewalk or walkway? If your sidewalk or walkway is cracked, sunken, and uneven, it's time to do something about it!
When it comes to your home, you want it to look great to visitors and passers-by. A cracked or sunken sidewalk or walkway can make your home look unkempt, making visitors and potential buyers think less of it. Cracked and uneven walkways and sidewalks can make walking hard and create tripping hazards for visitors, children and pets. Sunken and settled concrete surfaces are common problems many homeowners in Atlantic Canada face. You may have considered DIY repair methods or even a complete replacement. But the fact is that DIY repair methods don't last, and concrete replacement can be costly. What if there was a way to ensure your walkways or sidewalks are safe for use and increase your home's curb appeal simultaneously? We have the perfect solution for you! Polyurethane concrete levelling!
Polyurethane foam is a durable, long-lasting and environmentally friendly material that we use to fill voids beneath concrete surfaces and make them level again, making it the perfect solution for your uneven walkway or sidewalk. Our process doesn't require heavy equipment, so there is no chance of damage to your landscaping or property. It is also quick and efficient; we can have your sidewalk or walkway lifted in just a few hours! Our polyurethane foam is environmentally friendly; it is made of party recycled materials and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals, making it perfect for use around your home! It's easy to see why more and more homeowners are choosing this method to repair sunken sidewalks and walkways. If you are looking for an efficient and innovative way to fix sunken concrete slabs around your home, contact Atlantic Concrete Lifting today!

Why are my sidewalks and walkways sinking?

Sidewalks and walkways sink and settle over time for a number of reasons. Frost heave, poor compaction and erosion can all contribute to this problem.
Frost heave is caused by the freezing and thawing of water in the ground. When freezing temperatures cause water in the soil to expand, the ground pushes up against your sidewalk or walkway slab. As the temperature rises, this water melts back into the ground, leaving behind pockets of air that create voids beneath the concrete slab. These voids can cause sidewalks and walkways to sink and settle unevenly or even collapse entirely.
Poor compaction during installation is another common cause of sinking walkways and sidewalks. When a concrete slab is poured, the ground below it needs to be compacted so voids don't form below it. When a sidewalk or walkway is installed, and the ground underneath it is not compacted correctly, the surface will not be able to support its own weight and will eventually sink into the ground below, crack and create tripping hazards.
Erosion can also lead to sinking sidewalks and walkways. Erosion can occur if there isn't proper drainage around the sidewalk or walkway, such as downspouts being too close to the slab. Erosion can also occur from heavy rain or snow melt. Again, if there isn't proper drainage around the slab, the water will wash away the subgrade from under the slab, leave them unsupported and cause them to sink and settle. No matter the cause for your sunken and settled sidewalk or walkway, Atlantic Concrete Lifting can restore them to their original level quickly and easily.