Level Corp
offers a broad range of services for
concrete deficiencies.
Our system enables us to
restore concrete slabs to their intended height and profile
(angle). Alternatively, we can also alter the height and profile
of surrounding slabs to account for shifting or movement.
What can Level Corp raise and level?
Level Corp may facilitate a broad
range of applications to varying concrete structures. From the
most basic concrete pathways to more complex foundation
stabilization processes, Level Corp has the experience and
necessary tools and resources to correct the problem at
significant savings in time and money. |
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Drilling

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Solution Process: What can Level
Corp do to correct the potential deficiencies previously defined
and described?
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Mixing
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Our unique process consists of:
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Assess:
Provide detailed documented proposal: price, |
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Schedule
Job: Arrive on time, review with client, |
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Secure
Job Site: Cones, signs, lights, |
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Drill:
Saw and cut if necessary, |
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Mix
Material: Combine Levelcrete with cement and water, |
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Pump:
Raise, level and fill voids, |
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Patch:
All drilled holes smooth to blend in with surface, |
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Clean Up:
All debris, |
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Review:
Customer signs off - satisfied, |
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Leave |
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Pumping

Cutting
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After
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Our unique process will produce long term solutions to all
the potential deficiencies. Our process to correct any
given deficiency will require approximately 25% of the time,
at a potential savings of over 75% of remove and replace. |
Key
Differences:
Deficiencies:
The following is a list of
descriptions and definitions of various deficiencies that Level
Corp can solve (note accompanying pictures for visual aid):
| Heave:
When an entire slab on any one or more sides of a typical
concrete slabs have lifted due to numerous possibilities,
most of which occur in frost/thaw climates. Trip hazards and
improper water drainage takes place. |
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| Depressed /
Settled: Similar to
heave, except the opposite occurs; the concrete slab settles
below the level of surrounding slabs. Trip hazards and water
damage will also occur. |
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Crossfallen:
Crossfallen or tilted slabs describes a sidewalk that does not
necessarily pose a trip hazard. However, if the slab or
sidewalk tilts towards the property due to improper settlement
or compaction, water will not be able to run in the direction
of the designated gutter or drain. In addition to property
damage, painful sip and fall (ice) accidents may take place. |
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| Lifted:
This deficiency is similar to heaved slabs, except ground
shifting is not the cause. Commonly, tree roots, over a period
of time, will cause concrete slabs to lift above the level of
surrounding or adjoining slabs. Again, trip hazards and
improper water drainage can result. |
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| Cracked:
Cracking will take place if the entire slab cannot heave, crossfall, depress or lift. Accordingly, deficiencies and
hazards associated with those categories are present in this
one. The primary difference is that the line(s) affecting
the potential trip hazard is not straight, as it would be
between abutting slabs; rather a zigzag pattern occurs. |
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| Separated:
Lateral shifting between slabs. Water collection, trip
hazards and undesired plant life may result when slabs
become separated. Underground burrowing (utilities), burst
pipes, are amongst many other factors that may contribute to
ground shifts resulting in concrete deficiencies. |
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Key Equipment Terms and Definitions:
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Slab: Any piece of
concrete which is defined by distinct boundaries (ie; saw cuts
& expansion joints). Slabs typically cover a greater surface
area than height. |
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Bay: Any piece of
concrete which is marked by a trowel mark which does not
actually
separate it entirely. (If cracks occur, hopefully they
take place along those trowel marks). Commonly, two to three
bays comprise one slab on a typical sidewalk. |
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Drill: Tool used to
bore through the concrete bay or slab, to provide necessary
holes for pump hose nozzle. |
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Saw: Standard, gas
powered saw to cut between cracks, slabs, or help eliminate
debris between adjoining pieces of concrete. As concrete
expands in warmer temperatures, more cutting is usually
required during summer months. |
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Pump: A mobile,
self-propelled unit which hydraulically administers (pumps)
the material below the slab, through the pre-drilled holes.
Pump includes hopper to hold material.
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Mixer: Prepares
materials to their proper pumping consistency: Levelcrete,
Portland Cement, water. |
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Levelcrete:
Proprietary material which consists of 100% aggregate and
comprises the majority of our complete mixture. Only 100%
aggregates are to be used in the mixture as organic compounds
expand and contract (see Engineer). |
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Portland Cement:
Binding agent for Levelcrete. Portland cement is also used in
various concrete/cement mixes as the agent which helps set and
bind the aggregates into their desired shape. |
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Water: Basically used
to provide the desired pumping consistency of Levelcrete and
Portland cement. Also used for clean up of repaired and
surrounding surfaces. |
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Patching: The process
of filling the drill holes following the raising and leveling
stage. |
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Patching Sand: In
combination with Portland cement and water, a desired mix is
produced as patching compound for the drilled holes in the
raised and leveled bays or slabs. |
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Raising/Leveling (Pumping):
The process during which the mixed material is injected
beneath the slab and actual lifting occurs. |
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Expansion Joint: The
gap found between adjoining slabs of concrete. Such space is
necessary as concrete expands and contracts with changes in
temperatures (more so in frost/thaw climates). |
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Void Filling: The
process which fills all underground voids with
non-shrink/non-expandable material to eliminate settlement
(depression). Conversely, water may flow to voids and cause
heaving as a result of expanding (freezing) water. |
Summary
In
essence, Level Corp has the capacity to correct any form of
improper concrete structure whose surface area is greater than
it’s depth. In addition, all voids beneath the ground will be
filled with Engineer recommended (specified) material.
Levelcrete is a one hundred
percent (100%) aggregate. It is environmentally friendly and
compatible with all underground utilities and services.
We hope we have provided you with
ample knowledge of our applications and services. If you
require further information or have any comments or questions,
please contact us toll free by phone, electronically, fax or
mail.
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