Cracked Sidewalks

Sidewalk cracks are a significant trip hazard that ruins the appearance of your home and lowers its value. If ignored, these cracks compromise your foundation and structural components.

Replacing concrete is expensive in Seattle, and traditional repair methods like mudjacking do not solve the problem’s cause—unstable soil and excess water.

Instead, you need a comprehensive solution like SettleStop™ PolyRenewal™ from Matvey Foundation Repair. It lifts, stabilizes, and restores concrete, increasing safety and preserving your home.

What Is a Cracked Sidewalk

Concrete sidewalks develop visible fractures or splits over time. These cracks vary in length, width, and depth.

Cracked sidewalks are unsightly and indicate more severe problems with your home, such as foundation damage. They also pose substantial trip and fall risks, jeopardizing the safety of your family and guests. Other problems associated with cracked sidewalks include:

Sidewalk cracks will only get bigger if you don’t fix them, resulting in serious structural complications and potential liabilities. Hiring a concrete repair specialist like Matvey Foundation Repair in Western Washington ensures your property’s safety.

What Causes Sidewalk Cracks?

Common reasons for sidewalk cracks include:

• Soil sinkage or erosion 
• Tree roots exerting pressure on concrete slabs
• Heavy rain, flooding, and other adverse weather washing away soil. Freeze-thaw cycles cause soil to contract and expand, further damaging sidewalks.
• Concrete that isn’t appropriately cured, has insufficient reinforcement or has an unstable base layer

Matvey Foundation Repair identifies the source of your cracked sidewalk and recommends the best repair techniques. Western Washington homeowners trust us for our proven methods and excellent customer service.

Can You Fix a Cracked Sidewalk?

Yes, but you need to tackle the root cause of the problem first. Otherwise, cracks will return.

Mudjacking and DIY patching techniques only provide temporary relief. A comprehensive approach that includes a concrete lifting solution like PolyRenewal™ addresses the symptoms and source of your cracked sidewalk.

Protect your home in Seattle and throughout Western Washington with our commercial-grade polyurethane foam that stabilizes concrete slabs and restores them to their original condition.

How to Repair a Cracked Sidewalk

Here’s how we install PolyRenewal™ in Western Washington homes:

• Performing a thorough inspection and identifying the cause of cracks
• Drilling small, penny-sized holes into the affected concrete slabs
• Inserting injection ports into the holes
• Preparing the PolyRenewal™ foam
• Pumping the foam underneath the concrete slabs through the ports
• Waiting for the foam to expand, fill voids, and cure
• Removing the injection ports and patching the drilled holes
• Sealing cracks and joints
• Carrying out maintenance checks

PolyRenewal™ is less invasive than concrete replacement, outperforms mudjacking, and won’t shift or wash away. Plus, our team customizes this product based on your property’s needs.

Why Address Sidewalk Cracks Now

Taking quick action against cracked sidewalks prevents these issues:

Matvey Foundation Repair: Concrete Lifting That Western Washington Trusts

FAQs

Why is my basement so humid?

Excessive basement humidity results from various factors, including poor insulation, faulty plumbing, and floor and wall cracks. Matvey Foundation Repair pinpoints the specific cause of the problem during our free inspection.

What is the ideal humidity level for a basement?

Ideal humidity levels in a basement are between 30 – 50%. Maintaining humidity levels within this range prevents mold growth and structural problems. Our basement waterproofing solutions achieve the desired amount of humidity in your basement.

What other problems are associated with humid basements?

Condensation, wet walls, and musty smells often accompany basement humidity. Taking quick action prevents these problems from getting worse.