"I was disappointed that the concrete slab didnâ t raise all the way. I was warned by the salesman that this could happen. The people who did the work said to wait a few months and they will try again under warranty."
"It was $300 cheaper to rip out and replace my sidewalk then do concrete leveling. I chose leveling due to schedule. That could be done immediately. Rip out and replace not till spring and then it would create a mess. In the end i wish I would have waited. The leveling was so so. I believe what the contractor did was best that the technology could do. I talked to the craft about my concerns while on-site and they were straight forward with answers. Basically technology was over sold. MasterServices was professional. They followed up before install and after.. There is a difference between service and product. My issue is totally with product delivered. Let's talk price as I'm sure many want to know costs. The minimum charge is $1500, but thats standard in the industry. I had 10 foot of sidewalk so that is why it would have been cheaper to replace. Actually 10 ft was lifted but the quote on replacement was everything 20' plus front stoop. Would I work with masterservices again? Wow that really depends! In my mind its the product delivered, not about how many times customer service calls you."
K&M Quality Carpentry, LLC is a privately owned business with more than 20 years in the\nresidential construction and remodeling business. Have been doing business VA, MD, and the\nDistrict of Columbia since 1994.\n• Contractor\nAs your Contractor, we focus on all the project details to ensure a satisfactory outcome\nfor you. We ensure that all permits for each phase of the project meet or exceed state and\nmunicipal building codes.\nK&M Quality Carpentry, LLC serves as a sub-contractor for many General Contractors\nin the area.\nWe pride ourselves on all the projects we undertake and focus on delivering quality and\nsatisfaction.\n• Repair and upgrades\nNew Customs Homes\nRoofing Flooring\nSiding Doors\nWindows Decks\nPorches Int/Ext Painting\nInsulating Garages\nGazebos Saunas\nCustom Cabinetry Custom Trim\nWood Ceilings Additions\nRemodeling (specializing in Kitchens & Bathrooms)\nIf you have a project or repair that doesn't appear on this list, contact me and I’ll try to meet your\nneeds or refer you to someone who specializes that particular area.\nLicensed (Class A) & Fully Insured
Southern Concrete Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We do all kinds of concrete work. We work together with the client to provide better service. We offer quality, and we have professional staff, tools, and machinery suitable for each project.
Concrete Mudjacking questions, answered by experts
Concrete leveling is not typically covered by insurance. In some cases where the shifting concrete is caused by a natural disaster or storm, you may be able to file an insurance claim if your policy specifically covers those circumstances. In most cases, though, you’ll pay out-of-pocket for concrete leveling.
Most projects take 1-3 hours, with immediate usability after completion.
There is no real alternative to underpinning, although mudjacking and polyjacking are other repair methods that can add support from underneath your foundation. Rather than placing supportive piers under your structure, these involve pumping a material under your slab to lift a sunken section back into its original position. Polyjacking, in particular, is sometimes a suitable solution for stabilization issues under slab foundations, but underpinning is often accepted as the best and most permanent solution.
Charges correlate with surface size, settlement depth, and access, often yielding significant savings over concrete replacement.
Polyjacking and mudjacking can both be effective solutions for sinking concrete, but they have key differences. Polyjacking, which uses expanding polyurethane foam, is often considered a better option because the foam is significantly lighter than the cementitious material used for mudjacking. This reduced weight puts less pressure on the underlying soil and lowers the risk of future sinking. Polyjacking is suitable for any sinking concrete slab, while mudjacking is typically only recommended for non-structural concrete, such as sidewalks, patios, pool decks, and driveways. The primary drawback of polyjacking is its cost, which can be up to four times higher than mudjacking—as much as $25 per square foot compared to a maximum of about $6 per square foot for mudjacking.
The Austinville, VA homeowners’ guide to concrete mudjacking services
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DIY mudjacking is an advanced task, but learning how to raise a concrete slab is great to know for many scenarios. Let's take a look at how to DIY mudjack.