Settling Concrete Walkway Gets a Lift in Maple Grove, MN

A Maple Grove, MN, homeowner was very concerned about her front walkway and steps. Over time, the concrete had begun settling and slowly sinking away from the adjoining concrete stairs. In addition, the concrete slab the stairs were placed on was also sinking, and formed a giant crack running lengthwise on the slab. Not wanting to sacrifice safety any longer, she decided to call American Waterworks on the recommendation of a friend. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist headed out to the home to complete the inspection. Once she completed her walkthrough, she met with the homeowner to give her recommendations. 

She informed the homeowner that concrete sinking and settling can happen for a variety of reasons, but that American Waterworks could address the issue using our PolyLevel method. PolyLevel is a dense polyurethane foam that expands when it's injected beneath sinking concrete slabs. It works to slowly fill voids left by soil erosion and slowly lift the slab back into place. Our Design Specialist finished by saying that once the lift has been completed, our team will go in with our NexusPro. A silicone-based sealant, this product gets applied to the cracks and joints in the concrete to prevent water from getting below the slab to the vulnerable soil below. The homeowner agreed with the recommendation and the work was scheduled for some time later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Ryan T, and his team were able to lift the stoop and seal the crack in the patio slab. Now, our customer is thrilled to know her front walkway has a refreshed look and newfound safety!

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