Residential Photo Album: Another Day at Canadian Concrete Leveling

This customer in Vaughan, Ontario, had multiple areas around their property where their concrete walkway slabs were shifting and cracking. The step to the backdoor was visibly sagging, and cracks were appearing on the foundation floor. These are direct indicators of a problem with the backfill used to secure the concrete in place. Most commonly, the soil is chosen to backfill concrete, and this is not ideal because this allows for pockets of air and moisture to penetrate the earth underneath the concrete. Over years and cold, harsh winters, the concrete will inevitably fail and begin to shift from its original place. These slabs then exert more force on the surrounding concrete creating a ripple effect of damage and destruction. Untreated, the slabs will eventually pop and shift to an extreme degree and cause dips and lips to appear in the walkway; it opens the door for the potential for injury and lawsuits to any homeowner. Not only is it a safety concern but the overall long-term health of your home may be at stake. If you have any concerns regarding your home’s foundation, garage floor, or concrete walkways, don’t hesitate to call us for more information and to set up a client consultation with one of our highly qualified Project Managers.