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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Level Corp Can Raise and Level:

Sidewalks/pathways 
Patios 
Porches
Curb/curb and gutter
Roads/highways 

 

Industrial/warehouse flooring
Driveways
Steps/stairs
Foundations
Void filling

 

Drilling

 

Solution Process:  What can Level Corp do to correct the potential deficiencies previously defined and described?

 

Mixing

Our unique process consists of:

Assess:  Provide detailed documented proposal: price,
Schedule Job:  Arrive on time, review with client,
Secure Job Site:  Cones, signs, lights,
Drill:  Saw and cut if necessary,
Mix Material:  Combine Levelcrete with cement and water,
Pump:  Raise, level and fill voids,
Patch:  All drilled holes smooth to blend in with surface,
Clean Up:  All debris,
Review:  Customer signs off  - satisfied,
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Pumping

Cutting

After

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:

Remove/Replace   

More money 
3 – 4 times longer (days vs hrs.)
Breaking up of old slabs (jackhammer)
Framing of new form
Disposal 
Mixing, pouring and leveling
More mess
Drying/settling period.

 Raise/Level

Less time (approximately 25%)
Immediate use, no waiting (hrs. vs days)
Less mess
Significantly less cost (over 75%)

 

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.
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.
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.
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:

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.
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.
Drill:  Tool used to bore through the concrete bay or slab, to provide necessary holes for pump hose nozzle.
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.
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.
 
Mixer:  Prepares materials to their proper pumping consistency:  Levelcrete, Portland Cement, water.
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).
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.
Water:  Basically used to provide the desired pumping consistency of Levelcrete and Portland cement.  Also used for clean up of repaired and surrounding surfaces.
Patching:  The process of filling the drill holes following the raising and leveling stage.
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.
Raising/Leveling (Pumping):  The process during which the mixed material is injected beneath the slab and actual lifting occurs.
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).
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.