Cracked Driveway

It’s easy for homeowners to brush off a cracked driveway. But the reality is that this issue endangers your home’s foundation and structural elements. Ensure the safety of your home in Seattle through permanent and proven concrete lifting solutions.

Mudjacking and other DIY methods might provide a temporary solution; however, they don’t address the root cause. To avoid more significant problems in the future, you need to address the unstable soil and water saturation.

SettleStop™ PolyRenewal™, available from Matvey Foundation Repair, is your key to a safe driveway. Our commercial-grade polyurethane foam lifts stabilizes, and restores driveways, providing homeowners across Western Washington with peace of mind.

What Is Cracked Concrete?

Over time, concrete driveways crack, resulting in fractures, lines, or breaks on its surface. These imperfections range from small hairline cracks to more noticeable splits.

If your driveway is cracking, your property might show other signs of concrete damage, such as:

• Cracked sidewalks
• Cracked patios
• A sinking porch
• Sinking steps
• A cracked pool deck
• Concrete pitting, flaking, and staining
• Sinking slabs

Ignoring a cracked driveway is not a safe option. You risk more serious issues, such as structural instability. Contact a concrete lifting expert like Matvey Foundation Repair right away.

Causes of Driveway Cracks

Concrete driveways crack for many reasons. The most common reasons we find in Seattle are:

• Settling or eroding soil beneath your driveway that causes uneven stress and cracking.
• Tree roots under or near your driveway exerting upward pressure.
• Heavy rain or flooding eroding the soil under your driveway.
• Seeping water during freeze-thaw cycles.
• Poor concrete installation.
• Heavy vehicles straining your driveway and the underlying soil.

These factors also affect your home’s foundation, so it’s essential to contact a specialist like Matvey Foundation Repair as soon as possible.

Can You Restore a Cracked Driveway?

Yes, cracked driveways are fixable. However, the longer you put off repairs, the fewer options you will have. Don’t just seal the crack with caulk or concrete filler. You need proper stabilization so the cracks won’t return.

Instead of DIY fixes and traditional techniques like mudjacking, consider a more comprehensive solution. Matvey Foundation Repair seals cracks in your driveway properly and uses patented products like PolyRenewal™ to raise and stabilize this structure, preventing future problems.

How We Fix Cracked Driveways

Our concrete driveway repair process in Seattle involves the following steps:

• Inspecting your driveway, identifying the source of damage, and determining the correct repair solutions like PolyRenewal™
• Drilling small, penny-sized holes into affected areas of your driveway
• Placing injection ports in the holes
• Preparing our PolyRenewal™ foam
• Injecting the foam under driveway slabs
• Waiting for the foam to expand, fill voids, and gently lift the slabs
• Removing injection ports and filling and smoothing the drilled holes
• Applying sealant to cracks and joints
• Regularly maintaining your driveway

Our patented solutions, such as PolyRenewal™, outperform concrete repair products in the hardware store. Homeowners across Western Washington trust us for expert concrete lifting.

Why Address Driveway Cracks Now?

Repairing your cracked concrete driveway at the earliest opportunity is a good idea for these reasons:

• Taking quick action prevents more serious structural issues.
• Unresolved cracks pose safety risks, such as trips and falls or vehicle damage.
• A crack-free driveway improves curb appeal and increases the value of your home.
• Delaying repairs leads to more expensive bills in the future.

Contact Matvey Foundation Repair for Concrete Lifting in Seattle and Throughout Western Washington

Cracked Driveway FAQs

Can I replace a cracked driveway?

You can, but concrete replacement is usually invasive and expensive. PolyRenewal™ is an affordable alternative that restores your driveway to its original condition.

How long does PolyRenewal™ take to settle?

Our polyurethane foam settles in as little as 15 minutes, meaning you can enjoy your repaired concrete driveway soon after we apply this product. By comparison, mudjacking takes 24-72 hours to dry.

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.