Cracked Concrete Patio

A cracked concrete patio is more than just an eyesore; it’s a severe issue. Ignoring this problem damages your foundation and structural elements, costing you thousands of dollars in repairs.

Replacing your patio is expensive, and mudjacking and other traditional repair methods only provide a temporary solution. Instead, consider SettleStop™ PolyRenewal™ from Matvey Foundation Repair, which gently lifts your concrete slabs and stabilizes the underlying soil. This polyurethane foam cures in just 15 minutes without harming your property in Seattle.

What Is a Cracked Concrete Patio?

Patios develop lines, splits, and fractures that compromise your home’s structural integrity over time.

As well as patios, cracks might occur on the following concrete structures:

• Sidewalks
• Driveways
• Steps
• Porches
• Pool decks
• Interior slab floors

Other damage associated with concrete cracks include:

• Concrete pitting, flaking, and staining
• Sinking concrete slabs

Because cracks affect your home’s framework and your family’s health, you’ll want to deal with this problem as soon as possible. Putting off repairs leads to more serious and expensive issues, so contact a concrete lifting specialist like Matvey Foundation Repair.

Why Your Patio Has Cracks

Patios develop cracks in Seattle for the following reasons:

• Settling and eroding soil
• Heavy rain, flooding, or snowmelt
• Freeze-thaw cycles, which are common in Western Washington
• Poor drainage
• Growing tree roots
• Mistakes during concrete pouring and curing
• Normal shrinkage and wear and tear

All these factors also affect your home’s foundation and structural components. For example, soil settlement under your patio slabs cracks concrete when exposed to excess moisture and other external pressures, resulting in long-term issues with your property’s framework.

Can You Fix a Cracked Concrete Patio?

The good news is that concrete cracks are repairable. However, you’ll want to act quickly to avoid more significant damage to your home.

Address the root cause of the issue instead of turning to methods like mudjacking, which only offers temporary relief.

PolyRenewal™ goes beyond superficial repairs by carefully lifting your concrete patio to its original position. Unlike mudjacking, it stabilizes the soil underneath the structure to prevent cracks from returning. This lightweight two-part foam doesn’t erode, wash out, or release dangerous chemicals into your soil or the ecosystem.

If your cracked concrete progresses to foundation problems, we recommend our foundation or slab piers to stabilize this part of your home.

How We Fix Cracked Concrete Patios

Our Seattle-based team of experts repairs your patio in several stages:

• Inspecting your patio to determine the cause of damage
• Drilling small holes into the affected concrete
• Placing injection ports into these holes
• Preparing our PolyRenewal™ foam
• Injecting the foam under your patio slabs
• Waiting for the foam to lift the slabs
• Removing the injection ports
• Filling the drilled holes
• Sealing concrete cracks and joints
• Regularly maintaining your patio

Our proprietary products, such as PolyRenewal™, restore the appearance, safety, and stability of concrete patio slabs for homeowners across Western Washington. 

Why Address Your Cracked Concrete Patio Now?

Reasons to repair your patio as soon as possible:

• Fast action prevents further damage to your patio and safeguards your home’s framework
• Timely repairs reduce trips and falls, protecting your family and guests
• Maintaining your patio improves curb appeal and potentially increases your property’s value 

Matvey Foundation Repair: Trusted Concrete Lifting Solutions in Western Washington

FAQs

Why is PolyRenewal™ better than mudjacking?

Mudjacking washes away requires heavy machinery and is only a temporary solution for cracked concrete. PolyRenewal™ provides longer-lasting protection by lifting your patio and preventing further damage.

How long does concrete lifting take?

It depends on the extent of the damage, the number of concrete structures affected, and other factors. We will provide a free estimate during our free inspection.

How much does concrete lifting cost?

The total cost will depend on the size of your patio, the amount of damage, and other factors. We’ll give you a price estimate during your free inspection.