How We Make Your Concrete Smooth Again: A Simple Guide

Concrete driveways, sidewalks, and patios are awesome until they start to sink and get all uneven, right? It doesn’t just mess with how your place looks—it can actually become a bit of a safety hazard. But don’t worry, that’s where we at Quality Waterproofing come in! We specialize in concrete leveling and raising, making sure your surfaces are back to being smooth, safe, and looking great. Let’s walk you through how we do it, step by step.

1. Checking Things Out First:

Before we start, we take a good look at what’s going on. Our team will inspect the area to see how bad the damage is, figure out why the concrete is sinking in the first place, and decide the best way to fix it.

2. Prepping the Area:

Next up, we clean the area. We get rid of any dirt, debris, or anything else that might be in the way. This makes sure our tools can do their job properly, and that the new materials will stick to the old concrete like they’re supposed to.

3. Drilling Tiny Holes:

Now, we drill some small holes (just 1-2 inches wide) into the sunken parts of the concrete. These little holes will let us pump in the leveling material to lift the slab.

4. Lifting the Concrete:

Here’s where the magic happens! We use special hydraulic equipment to inject a mix (think of it like a special concrete smoothie) under the sunken slab. As the mix goes in, it fills the gaps beneath and gently lifts the concrete back into place.

5. Keeping an Eye on the Lift:

We don’t just set it and forget it. Our team watches closely to make sure the concrete rises to just the right level and lines up perfectly with the surrounding areas.

6. Sealing It Up:

Once everything’s nice and level, we seal up the holes with a strong, matching concrete mix. This makes sure everything looks smooth and keeps the slab from sinking again.

7. Final Touches:

After the concrete is all set, we give the area another clean-up and do a final inspection to make sure everything’s just right.

8. A Little Patience (Curing Time):

Good news—you can walk on your newly leveled concrete pretty soon after we finish! But if you’ve got heavy stuff or vehicles, it’s best to wait about 24 hours before putting them on the surface.

And that’s it! The concrete leveling process is a super effective, budget-friendly way to bring your concrete surfaces back to life. At Quality Waterproofing, we take pride in using the best materials and equipment, so you know you’re getting top-notch service here in St. Louis. If you’ve got some uneven or sunken concrete that needs fixing, give us a shout—we’ve got you covered!