What does the process look like?

When you contact us we will visit with you about your project- gathering information to make sure poly lifting is the right fit for you and your unique situation. If it is we will schedule a time to come in person and evaluate your concrete and provide you with a free no-obligation quote. Once the quote is accepted we will add you to our schedule and get you taken care of!

How long does it take?

Most lifts can be done in under 2 hours. This means minimal disruption to your use of the affected concrete. Our foam is completely cured in under 30 minutes meaning you can drive on your lifted driveway slabs as soon as we are done!

What will it cost?

Typically the cost will be less than half the cost of a tear out and replacement. Because every project is unique we need to assess it on-site to provide an accurate quote. Things like slab thickness, voids present under the slab, & amount of lift required can greatly affect the amount of foam needed to complete work. The minimum charge for any work is $800.

Do you warranty your work?

Yes for a period of 5 years! To qualify for this warranty your concrete must be at least 10 years old at the time of the initial lift. This ensures that regular Montana freeze/thaw cycles aren’t going to affect the slabs. The owner is responsible to remediate the original cause of the settling-such as water draining under the slab or sealing cracks in the slab that allow water to get under and wash away the base.

Will the holes destroy the look of my concrete?

No! The holes we drill are a small 5/8” diameter that we patch with a mix of Portland cement, sand, and water. While new concrete always looks slightly different than older concrete the patches blend in very well after curing and are often only noticeable with a very keen eye. When you remember that your alternative option is to tear out the concrete completely at over double the cost and all the lost time small patches are very easy to live with!

Do I need to be there for you to give an estimate/do the lift?

No! While we love working with owners one on one through the whole process we understand that life is hectic and you have other demands on your time. We will have you snap a few pictures of the areas you want us to look at and text or email them to us to make sure we look at the right slabs for the quote. If the slab is in a secured area such as a back yard vs. a front driveway or sidewalk we will need someone there to grant us access.

While many owners prefer to be present to watch the process it isn’t a requirement to do the lift. We will discuss this with you as part of scheduling your job. Often if you are OK with us completing the work without you present we can get you on the schedule even sooner. Either way this is completely up to you!

My slab is already cracked! Is it still salvageable?

Most of the time Yes! Most cracks are caused by the base under your slab being unstable or eroded. If caught before there is to much breakage most slabs can be raised back to where they should be with the added effect of often closing/minimizing the existing cracks.

My sidewalk is pushed up by tree roots. Is it able to be lifted?

Often times yes! While this is on a case by case basis often we can lift the slabs around the bulged area and the slabs a few sections back to create a gentle ramp over the root or obstruction.

My concrete has settled a large amount. Are you still able to lift it?

Yes! The only restrictions to how high we can lift a slab are places that the slab will hang up. This is where having an expert with experience & training comes in so clutch. We look at the big picture of the overall lift-not just the low areas but the other sides of the slabs and anything that might hang up during the lift. If we run into something that prevents us from completely lifting the slab to it’s previous height we will almost always know beforehand and will inform you up front on what may limit the success of the particular lift. This lets you make an informed choice about how to move forward with your project.

My slabs are flexing when I run a forklift or large vehicle over it. Is that something you can fix?

Yes! We specialize in not only lifting sunken slabs- but in void filling and supporting slabs as well. We can identify the areas where you have voids under your slabs that are allowing your concrete to move and flex with heavy traffic. Then it is a simple matter of filling those voids with our foam to give those slabs the base and support that they need.

Will your foam hurt the soil over time?

No! Once the 2 chemicals in our foam react and expand the resulting foam is very hard and is completely inert & hydrophobic-it doesn’t absorb water! It also holds no interest for bugs.

My foundation is sinking. What are my options?

The two accepted strategies to address a sunken foundation are helical piers and deep foamjection. Helical piers require removal of large chunks of concrete from the interior or digging up the yard around the exterior of your house to allow for the installation of the pier system. These piers are driven down through the soil until a solid base is found. Then hydraulics are typically used to lift the structure to the desired height. The brackets are then locked down and left installed.

The costs for piers are typically very high- often in the tens of thousands! This is because it is a very involved and technical process. If this is deemed the best solution for your structure it is a good practice to have our foam installed afterwards. This allows us to fill the voids created under your foundation by the pier lift and provide support along the whole affected area.

Often raising a foundation of a structure that has settled can create more issues than it solves. This can make issues such as wall separation and cracks worse than they are in the currently settled state. This is where Deep Foamjection is the preferred answer. With this technique we can inject a slow reacting variant of our foam at prescribed depths. In the liquid state this foam will spread out through the soil area filling any voids. As it reacts it will bind to the soils and act almost like a root system giving stability and structure to otherwise weak soil layers. When completed this will prevent further settlement and provide peace of mind that your most expensive investment isn’t going to continue to sink in poor soil.

Prior to any work we will perform a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer or DCP test in the affected area. There is an $800 fee for this test however the cost can be applied to the final cost of the Deep Foamjection work.

This DCP test will show the soil compaction through different depths of the soil strata. This knowledge allows us to create a custom deep foamjection plan to address the areas of loose compaction in your soil that are causing the sinking to happen. We will drive specialized rods that allow us to inject foam at these prescribed depths which will spread out and bind the loose soils together- much like an artificial root structure.

After we have stabilized the soil in the affected areas we will again perform a DCP test. This will confirm through before and after data that we have adequately stabilized the affected areas to prevent further settlement.

What is the typical cost of Deep Foamjection?

This number will vary widely due to the unique nature of every stabilization job and the amount of foam that will need to be injected at prescribed depths and spacings. However a good rule of thumb is about 1/3 the cost of helical piers.

For example if your project would cost $30,000 for helical piers to lift the affected area of your structure the cost to stabilize the soil with Deep Foamjection and prevent further settlement, (not lift), would on average be about $10,000.

While we realize this is a significant cost we also love the value that this service provides. Your home or business is typically the largest investment you will have in your lifetime. When you consider that something like a kitchen remodel can cost $20,000-$60,000 or more these days the prospect of spending 10-20 thousand to keep your home from sinking further into unstable soils is a very cost effective investment.

Is it possible to lift a foundation with Deep Foamjection without using helical piers?

Yes. Though lifting with this technique it is possible it is not guaranteed. If returning the foundation to a specific height is absolutely required then you will need a helical pier solution. If it makes more sense to stabilize the weak soils and prevent further settlement with the added possibility of lift then save the money and choose Deep Foamjection.

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