Sinking Concrete Steps

Sinking concrete steps dramatically decreases safety, curb appeal, and foundational integrity. Address this issue immediately with Seattle’s top concrete lifting company.

Matvey Foundation Repair provides Seattle homeowners like you with custom, specialized solutions that reduce tripping hazards and restore your home’s concrete steps. With our trained professionals and top-notch technology, our tailored concrete lifting methods will make your home look as good as new in no time.

What Are Sinking Concrete Steps?

As the name suggests, sinking concrete steps are stairs with depressions or shifts. They happen because of structural imbalances or shifting soil and require professional intervention to prevent further damage and accidents.

If you have sinking concrete steps, then there’s a chance you could have other concrete-related issues, including:

• Cracked concrete on patios, driveways, and pool decks
• Sinking porch
• Cracked sidewalks
• Concrete pitting, flaking, and staining

If your concrete stairs are sinking, you risk tripping and injuring yourself. Deteriorating steps eventually cause your entire staircase to fail, so contacting a trained concrete repair company like Matvey Foundation Repair is essential.

What Causes Sinking Concrete Steps in Seattle?

Common causes of sinking concrete steps in Western Washington include:

• Settling Soil: Certain soil types like clay soil compact, shift, or sink over time—especially with the weight of concrete and foot traffic. When this happens, the concrete settles and cracks.
• Eroding Soil: Silt, sand, and clay soil types allow water to flow against stairs, causing erosion.
• Tree Roots: Overgrown tree roots shift the soil, press against and lift the concrete, and cause it to crack.
• Excessive Rain and Flooding: Areas with high rain and flood risks often experience softer soil, which increases erosion.
• Freeze-thaw cycles: Seattle sometimes experiences heavy snow. The resulting freeze-thaw cycle causes concrete to crack.
• Substandard Concrete Work: Poor concrete laying or incorrectly curing the concrete increases its likelihood of cracking or sinking.

Matvey Foundation Repair knows all the causes of sinking concrete and the solutions to repair and prevent more damage. Let our expert team safeguard your home.

Can You Fix Sinking Concrete Steps?

Yes, you can fix the sinking concrete steps using the right solutions. However, simply filling in cracks with a makeshift DIY solution will not tackle the root cause of your problem. Hiring a professional concrete lifting service ensures that your steps won’t sink again later.

At Matvey Foundation Repair, we take a holistic approach that genuinely repairs your concrete steps and keeps them in mint condition. Our comprehensive solutions meticulously inspect, repair, and implement preventative maintenance for lasting concrete steps.

If your home’s damage is in poor condition, you may need foundation repair services on top of concrete leveling. Our experts will help you determine the best course of action.

Fix Your Sinking Concrete Steps Permanently

Poly-concrete leveling is the leading solution for repairing sunken concrete steps, surfaces, and slabs. Matvey Foundation Repair uses PolyRenewal™ to inject high-density polyurethane foam under your concrete steps and carefully raise the slabs back to their original position. The foam is fast-acting and cures in just 15 minutes.

Our comprehensive strategy includes:

• Assessment: We inspect your property to identify the severity, causes, and repair plan.
• Drill Holes: We drill small holes into the concrete steps.
• Position Ports: We insert injection ports into the holes before installing.
• Mix Foam: We mix the proprietary polyurethane foam blend together.
• Inject Foam: We inject the high-density foam underneath the concrete.
• Lift Steps: As the foam cures, it gently raises the sunken concrete.
• Fill Holes: Once cured, we fill the drilled holes and smoothly finish the steps.
• Fill Cracks: We fill and repair existing damage to prevent future cracks and restore the appearance.
• Maintain Safety: We also offer services like foundation repairs, crawl space repairs, basement waterproofing, floor coating, and maintenance programs for preventative measures.

Why Address Sinking Concrete Steps Now?

Addressing sinking concrete steps as soon as they appear ensures that you:

• Prevent future damage by stopping cracks and addressing the cause
• Avoids developing foundation problems that occur from unresolved issues
• Ensures safety by evening and strengthening unstable steps
• Increases property value by restoring unsightly stairs and boosting curb appeal

Our concrete lifting solutions have long-lasting warranties to give you true peace of mind.

Contact Matvey Foundation Repair for Reliable Concrete Lifting Solutions in Seattle

FAQs

How long does it take to fix concrete steps?

It takes as little as a day to fix your steps with PolyRenewal™. Drilling the holes, setting them up for filling, and finishing the holes take up most of the time, while the actual filling process takes just 15 minutes.

What’s the most significant cause of sinking concrete steps?

Almost all concrete step problems in Seattle arise from poor soil quality. Erosion washes away fine sand or causes clay and silt to shift, leading to unstable steps. Contact Matvey Foundation Repair to provide customized solutions for your home.

How long does PolyRenewal™ last?

Because PolyRenewal™ is water-resistant, it’s a permanent solution to damaged concrete steps. Erosion and rainwater won’t break down PolyRenewal™, allowing your steps to stand tall for longer.