Why Concrete Fails

What causes sunken or cracked concrete in Oregon

Concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It can be poured, shaped and made into just about anything you like. But even though it's incredibly strong, it's not indestructible. So, when you see cracked concrete or a driveway or patio that has sunken or broken slabs or is pitted, flaked and stained, there are reasons why these things happen.

The good news is with the right materials, equipment, and help from the experienced professionals at TerraFirma, concrete damage can be repaired. Call us today at 1-866-486-7196 or click below to get a free concrete repair estimate in Portland, Eugene, Medford and the nearby areas.

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What Lies Beneath

• Poorly compacted soil: When your home was built, the movement of soil around the building site results in poor compaction. Even when the replaced soil is compacted well, it's never as stable as the original soil. Over time, this can cause voids to form and slabs to settle.
• Dry soil: Another cause of soil failure is drought. During dry conditions or even just during periods of warm weather and low precipitation, the soil under your concrete will dry out and shrink, creating voids. The concrete above eventually cracks and sinks into these empty spaces; especially if any weight is placed on it.
• Flooding: When the rains return, the water has an even easier pathway under the slab due to cracks and crevices left over from the dry period. And this wet, soft soil is just too weak to support the concrete above it. In the worst case, the soil erodes and washes away completely, leaving behind large voids that cannot support the weight of the concrete above.

Contact us today for a concrete repair estimate

Whatever the cause of your concrete problem, we have an effective solution. TerraFirma offers concrete repair for settlement, sinking, and cracks. We will assess your property and recommend the best solution for your driveway, patio, or any concrete slab that needs repair. Call us today at 1-866-486-7196 or contact us online for a free estimate in Portland, Eugene, Medford, Salem, Renton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Roseburg, Bend, Beaverton and the nearby areas.

Please note that our concrete repair system strengthens and stabilizes uneven concrete, but a true level is not guaranteed.

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