A great big howdy from East Tenneessee Concrete Lifting.

This is our first blog post for East Tennessee Concrete Lifting. First of all, we're in the business of repairing concrete. That includes slabs and foundations, pools, sidewalks, driveways and everything else in between. Another term used to describe what we do is "Slab jacking". Here's a little background info on how it works.

All concrete- even reinforced concrete slabs- can settle due to soil erosion, compaction, and the settling that results. This can wreak havoc on structures. It can cause slabs under houses to settle and thus damage the house. Sidewalks can settle creating cracks and uneven walking surfaces. Driveways can also be damaged from years of freezing and thawing, causing them to buckle and crack.

In the past the only solution was to replace the damaged area or try a temporary patch. Replacement is often extremely expensive and time consuming. Patching is seldom permanent. East Tennessee Concrete Lifting uses a hydraulic process. First we drill a hole in the affected area then we inject a special slurry of cement that quickly fills the voids under the sunken area. The hydraulic pressure pushes the concrete upwards, eventually raising it to its original level. The repaired result is a permanent solution that gives the concrete a solid foundation, thus stopping it from settling.

We intend to use this blog to show off our latest jobs, so make sure to check back often to see what we're up to.