This homeowner in Nashua, NH was concerned with the concrete stoop outside their door. The soil beneath the concrete had shifted or eroded over the years, and as the concrete became unsupported, it cracked and settled. With a large trip hazard just outside their door and at the top of stairs, the homeowner knew they had to find a solution to make it a safe entrance for their family.
Our team installed PolyLevel to lift the concrete back to a level position and eliminate the trip hazard. The process involved drilling tiny port holes in the surface of the stoop, and injecting the polymer foam beneath to fill the voids. As the voids filled with the expanding material, the concrete lifted right up. The large cracks were then sealed with NexusPro, a silicone sealant specifically designed for outdoor applications on concrete. This will prevent rain water from continuing to flow through the cracks.
With the trip hazard successfully removed, the homeowner has peace of mind that their family will be safe walking in and out of their home.
Concrete Trip Hazard
View of the crack and uneven concrete at surface level. The trip hazard here was right at the top of some concrete stairs.
Uneven Concrete Entrance
The entrance to the home was unsafe due to the crack and trip hazard being right outside the door and right above the stairs.
Concrete Lifting Process
The PolyLevel port holes are drilled through the surface so that the expanding material can reach and fill the voids beneath the concrete.
Concrete Leveling and Repair
After PolyLevel lifted the concrete to the desired height, the cracks on the surface were also sealed with NexusPro to add more protection against flowing water. The trip hazard has been removed and concrete entrance way is safe once again.
