Concrete Slab Lifting & Levelling Services
At Shire, we specialise in providing professional concrete slab lifting and levelling services, helping to restore sunken or uneven concrete surfaces. Whether you're dealing with a sunken driveway, an industrial warehouse floor, or uneven slabs in your home, our fast, cost-effective solutions can help you get your surfaces back to perfect condition with minimal disruption. We use the latest techniques, ensuring that your property is both safe and aesthetically pleasing without the need for costly and time-consuming replacement.
What is Concrete Slab Lifting and Levelling?
Concrete slab lifting, also known as slab levelling or concrete lifting, is a process that raises and levels sunken or uneven concrete surfaces without the need for complete replacement. Whether the issue is caused by soil erosion, water damage, poor sub-soil compaction, or heavy traffic, our expert team uses specialised techniques to inject lifting material underneath the slab to restore it to its original level.
Instead of replacing the entire concrete slab, which can be costly and invasive, slab lifting involves injecting a grout, foam, or polyurethane resin under the slab, gently raising it back to level. This quick, non-invasive method allows you to preserve your existing concrete while providing a long-lasting solution to the problem.
Why Choose Shire for Concrete Slab Lifting?
When it comes to slab lifting, experience matters. Shire brings years of expertise in providing professional concrete lifting and levelling services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Here’s why clients trust us:
- Expertise and Efficiency: Our team has extensive experience lifting and levelling a variety of concrete surfaces, from residential driveways to large commercial and industrial floors. No job is too big or small for us.
- Cost-Effective: Concrete slab lifting is a fraction of the cost of replacing the slab. Our method saves you money by reusing your existing concrete, helping you avoid expensive removal and replacement.
- Minimal Disruption: Slab lifting is a fast and clean process, meaning minimal disruption to your daily life or business operations. Many jobs are completed in just a few hours, and your surfaces are ready to use almost immediately.
- Long-Lasting Results: Our concrete lifting solutions are designed to last. By stabilising the ground beneath the slab and carefully lifting it into place, we prevent future issues like settling, cracking, or misalignment.
Our Concrete Slab Lifting Services
At Shire, we offer a range of concrete slab lifting methods to suit the specific needs of your project. Whether you're looking to restore a sunken driveway, level a garage floor, or fix uneven commercial surfaces, we have a solution for you.
Polyurethane Resin Injection (Foam Lifting)
This is one of the most effective methods for lifting and levelling concrete slabs. A polyurethane foam is injected under the slab, which then expands, gently raising the slab to its original level. This method is quick, precise, and minimally disruptive, making it ideal for residential properties such as driveways, patios, and garage floors. The material cures quickly, so you can use the surface almost immediately after the job is done.
Industrial & Commercial Floor Levelling
In commercial or industrial settings, uneven floors can pose serious risks to both safety and productivity. Whether it’s a warehouse floor, factory, or loading dock, Shire can level your concrete surfaces quickly and effectively. We use advanced equipment and techniques to ensure that your floors are safe, level, and functional for heavy machinery and foot traffic.
Driveway, Patio, and Pathway Levelling
Sunken concrete slabs in your driveway, patio, or pathway can cause unsightly gaps and pose trip hazards. Our slab levelling services help restore these surfaces to their original level, ensuring safe, smooth surfaces that are free of cracks and dips. Plus, our methods are quick, affordable, and require no replacement of your existing concrete.
Benefits of Concrete Slab Lifting Over Replacement
Choosing slab lifting over full concrete replacement comes with numerous benefits:
- Cost Savings: Slab lifting is a more affordable alternative to replacing sunken or uneven concrete. You avoid the need to remove the old concrete and pour a new slab, saving both time and money.
- Minimal Downtime: Concrete lifting is a fast process, typically completed within a few hours, so your surfaces are ready to use almost immediately. You won’t have to deal with the extended downtime that comes with full slab replacement.
- No Mess, No Fuss: Unlike traditional replacement methods, slab lifting doesn’t require digging up old concrete, which means less mess, noise, and disruption. Our team can perform the job with minimal impact on your property or business.
- Environmental Benefits: By lifting and re-levelling existing concrete, we help reduce waste and avoid the environmental cost of removing and replacing large concrete slabs.
- Long-Term Durability: Once your concrete slabs are lifted and stabilised, they are less likely to sink again in the future. Our methods provide a long-lasting solution that ensures the integrity of your concrete surfaces for years to come.
Common Applications of Concrete Slab Lifting
Concrete slab lifting is perfect for a wide variety of applications, both inside and outside your property:
- Residential Driveways, Patios, and Walkways: Uneven concrete around your home can cause trip hazards and water pooling. Slab lifting restores these areas to a safe, level condition, improving both the functionality and appearance of your outdoor spaces.
- Garage Floors and Basement Slabs: If your garage or basement floor has become uneven, slab lifting can raise and stabilise the surface, preventing further damage and making the space safer and more usable.
- Commercial and Industrial Floors: Uneven floors in warehouses, factories, or loading docks can create safety risks and disrupt operations. Slab lifting restores these areas, ensuring that they are level, safe, and ready for heavy use.
- External Hardstands, Car Parks, and Forecourts: Areas that receive heavy traffic or are exposed to weathering often suffer from concrete settlement. Slab lifting helps restore these surfaces to a safe, level condition, improving drainage and usability.
- Public Pathways and Pavements: Sunken slabs in public walkways and pavements can be dangerous for pedestrians. Our concrete lifting services ensure these areas are level, safe, and trip-free.
How Our Concrete Slab Lifting Process Works
Our concrete slab lifting process is quick, efficient, and minimally invasive. Here’s what you can expect when you choose Shire:
Site Assessment
We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of the affected slab and the surrounding area. This includes checking for voids, soil conditions, and any underlying issues that may affect the lifting process.
Method Selection
Based on the assessment, we design a bespoke resin injection plan for your project. We choose the best material and technique to ensure long-lasting results.
Lifting the Slab
We inject the chosen lifting material under the slab, which expands to fill any voids and raise the slab back to its original level. This process is done carefully to ensure precision and stability.
Finishing Touches
Once the slab is level, we seal any holes in preparation for a self levelling screed or finish as per your nominated contractor. We ensure that the slab is fully stable and ready for use.
Contact Shire for Concrete Slab Lifting & Levelling Services
If you have sunken or uneven concrete surfaces in your home, business, or property, don’t wait for further damage to occur. Shire provides expert concrete slab lifting services that are cost-effective, quick, and long-lasting. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation assessment of your concrete slab lifting needs. Let us restore your surfaces to their original condition with minimal disruption.
