A Costly Pool Equipment Disaster Averted
In Alliston, a homeowner discovered a serious problem that could have turned into a costly disaster. Their pool equipment shed was beginning to sink, and the concrete pad beneath it was failing. The heavy heater and filtration system started to shift, and it quickly became clear that this wasn’t just a cosmetic issue. As the slab settled, it put immense downward pressure on the rigid PVC plumbing lines running beneath the shed. The homeowner realized the tension on the pipes was nearing a breaking point — a single failure could snap the plumbing and result in thousands of dollars in repairs, not to mention the disruption to their pool system.
Worried about the potential damage and eager to prevent a total system failure, the homeowner called Canadian Concrete Leveling for help. Our team arrived to assess the situation and quickly confirmed the source of the problem: settling soil beneath the concrete pad was creating voids, leaving the slab unsupported. Removing and replacing the entire pad would have been costly, time-consuming, and disruptive. Instead, we proposed a faster, non-invasive solution using high-density PolyLevel® foam.
Small, dime-sized holes were carefully drilled into the affected areas of the concrete, and the polyurethane was injected underneath. As the foam expanded, it filled the voids, stabilized the soil, and lifted the slab — along with the heavy equipment — back to its original, level position. This precise hydraulic lift instantly relieved the dangerous stress on the plumbing lines, preventing any potential pipe breaks.
The repair was completed quickly, efficiently, and cleanly, leaving the shed firmly supported on a stable foundation. The homeowner could finally relax, knowing their pool system was safe and secure, and that what could have become a major structural failure had been avoided with a single, smart intervention.