Does your vehicle hit a noticeable bump every time you enter or leave the garage? Is there a gap between your driveway and garage floor? These are common signs that the concrete near your garage has settled.
A sunken garage approach is more than an nuisance. It can create a tripping hazard, interfere with water drainage, and put unnecessary stress on your vehicle. The good news is, you may not need to replace the concrete. Professional slabjacking can lift the existing slab and restore a smoother, safer entrance to your garage.
Why Does Concrete Sink Near the Garage?
Concrete is strong, but the soil beneath it can shift over time. Several factors can cause a driveway or garage approach to settle:
- Poorly compacted soil beneath the slab
- Soil erosion caused by rain or improper drainage
- Repeated freezing and thawing
- Changes in soil moisture
- Voids beneath the concrete
- The weight of vehicles and everyday use
As the underlying soil settles or washes away, empty spaces can develop beneath the driveway. Without proper support, the concrete may begin to sink, tilt, or separate from the garage floor.
Why You Should Repair a Sunken Garage Approach
An uneven driveway can create multiple problems around your home. The raised edge may become a tripping hazard for family members and visitors. Water can also collect near the garage, increasing the risk of moisture entering the building or causing additional erosion beneath the concrete.
The uneven transition can also be hard on vehicles. Tires, suspension components, snowblowers, lawn equipment, and other wheeled items must repeatedly travel over the same bump.
Repairing the problem early can help prevent further settlement and make your garage entrance safer and easier to use.
Slabjacking Can Lift and Level the Existing Concrete
Slabjacking is a practical solution to tearing out and replacing a sunken driveway slab. During the process, small holes are drilled into the affected concrete. A specialized lifting material is then placed beneath the slab to fill empty spaces and raise the concrete toward its original position.
Once the slab has been lifted and properly supported, the access holes are sealed. The result is a smoother transition between the driveway and garage without the mess, expense, and long curing time associated with full concrete replacement.
Benefits of Slabjacking
Slabjacking offers several advantages for homeowners:
- Uses your existing concrete
- Costs less than complete replacement in many situations
- Requires less disruption to your property
- Corrects uneven surfaces and trip hazards
- Fills empty spaces beneath the slab
- Improves the transition into your garage
- Can often be completed quickly
- Produces less construction waste
Every property is different, so the concrete should be inspected before deciding on a repair method. If the slab is still structurally sound, lifting it may be the most efficient and economical solution.
Why Choose Sealtite Insulation & Slabjacking?
Sealtite Insulation & Slabjacking has the experience and equipment needed to identify settled concrete and recommend the right repair. Our team focuses on providing dependable solutions while treating your home and property with care.
We stand behind qualifying slabjacking work with a lifetime guarantee, giving you added confidence that your investment is protected. Please ask our team for complete guarantee terms, coverage, and eligibility information.
Get a Smoother, Safer Garage Entrance
You do not have to keep driving over the same uncomfortable bump or live with an uneven garage approach. Sealtite Insulation & Slabjacking can evaluate the problem and determine whether slabjacking is the right solution for your property.
Contact Sealtite Insulation & Slabjacking today to schedule an inspection and request your estimate. Let us lift, level, and restore your sunken concrete—with qualifying work backed by our lifetime guarantee.