Four Benefits of a No-Excavation Concrete Raising Solution in California

Minimal Disruption and Fast Results

Not only is excavation expensive, it’s also an extremely disruptive process. Bulky, noisy equipment such as jackhammers and excavators must be brought in to break up any existing slabs and dig into the ground. This creates a lot of noise, impacts your space, and disrupts your neighbors. Excavation can also take days to complete, even on smaller projects, which means you’re stuck with noise, debris, and less space for a longer amount of time.  

Geopolymer injection concrete raising processes can usually be completed in a matter of hours and requires only a truck to hold the material and a few small tools. Take a look at a standard application process here.

With excavation, there’s an inherently increased risk to safety. Excavations often require large equipment that, if mishandled, could cause serious damage to property or people. Whether it’s an increased opportunity for bodily harm or the potential damage to critical utility lines during the dig, it’s important to understand the risks that excavation poses compared to a geopolymer injection solution. Most no-excavation geopolymer applications require less equipment and smaller crews to complete, minimizing potential safety hazards. 

Efficiency and Soil Stability

The excavation process is not only disruptive to you, but also to the soil beneath your concrete slab. When digging with machinery, vibrations occur that may displace soils deep below the surface, decreasing the soil’s overall stability. The soil that’s actively being dug out and replaced will have also been disrupted. Replaced soil will be manually compacted before pouring new concrete, but you will still face the issue of natural settlement over time, which can create voids in the soil that lead to cracking and sinking concrete slabs. Once those issues appear again, you’re right back to square one deciding whether to replace or repair the slab.

To put this choice into perspective, it’s important to know how long excavation solutions and no-excavation polyurethane injections last. Properly cared-for concrete has the potential to last a long time. Approximately 20-30 years on average. However, a geopolymer injection solution can extend the life of your concrete indefinitely. This durable material is environmentally inert and there are few that can cause it to break down or dissolve. UV light exposure is a source that can degrade geopolymer, but because it’s placed within the soil, there’s nothing to worry about. 

Geopolymer injection is a safe, fast, and cost-effective solution that can outlast the typical human life cycle. This makes it the most efficient no-excavation concrete raising solution. If your slab is in otherwise good condition, we highly recommend a geopolymer solution over excavating for a new slab. Give Geobear a call today at (877) 436-2327 for a free consultation on your project! We’re happy to help find a solution that works best for your needs.