Sinking Concrete Steps

If you have concrete steps leading to your front door, you likely use them almost every day. If they start sinking into the ground, they become uneven and cause a serious safety hazard for anyone visiting your home.

Sinking concrete steps can hurt your home’s visual appeal. In Colorado, where clay soil and heavy snowfall are common, this issue comes up a lot. Foundation Repair of Western Colorado is committed to helping homeowners tackle this problem. 

With the most durable concrete lifting methods in the industry, we’ll make your concrete steps safe to use again. Learn why your steps sank in the first place and what you can do to fix it. 

What Are Sinking Concrete Steps?

Sagging concrete steps manifest as noticeable dips or weakening in concrete stairs, often leading to irregular surfaces and compromised structural soundness.

These issues drastically affect your home’s safety and aesthetics. They hint at deeper issues, such as soil movement or structural disharmony, typically warranting prompt action to stop further decay or potential mishaps. You might also spot similar concrete issues on your property such as:

• Cracked driveway
• Damaged concrete patio
• Sinking porch
• Cracked sidewalks
• Cracked pool deck
• Concrete pitting, flaking, and staining
• Sinking concrete slab

Sinking concrete stairs can be significant trip risks and tarnish your home’s aesthetics. Without timely action, progressive decay might lead to a complete stair malfunction, requiring expert intervention from Foundation Repair of Western Colorado.

What Causes Sinking Concrete Steps?

While concrete damage is easy to spot, the factors behind it aren’t always obvious. Here are several causes that lead to sinking concrete steps:

• Soil Shifting: As the earth beneath your stairs moves or sinks, the concrete above can crack and settle. This is particularly seen with soil rich in clay, found in abundance throughout our state.
• Soil Erosion: Water running underneath or beside the stairs can wash out the supportive soil, undermining the concrete’s stability.
• Tree Expansion: Growing tree roots can disturb the soil beneath, pushing upwards and cracking the concrete.
• Prolonged Moisture Exposure: Persistent exposure to elements—like heavy rainfall, flooding, or melting snow—can soften the ground and erode the soil beneath the stairs.
• Freeze-Thaw Patterns: Water infiltrating cracks, then freezing and thawing, magnifies the cracks over time.
• Poor Concrete Mixing: Poorly mixed or cured concrete is susceptible to cracking and sinking below into the ground over time.

Notably, the elements that affect the steps might also jeopardize your home’s foundation, underlining the importance of holistic remedies from experts like Foundation Repair of Western Colorado.

Can You Fix Sinking Concrete Steps?

Certainly, fixing sinking concrete steps is possible. However, quick DIY solutions or outdated methods like mudjacking often prove inefficient, costly, and short-lived.

A comprehensive strategy is crucial to tackle visible damage and underlying concerns that compromise the home’s foundational strength. Foundation Repair of Western Colorado brings thorough solutions, meticulously addressing every facet of the issue to prevent recurring damages.

The best solution is concrete lifting, which comprises injecting dense polyurethane foam below the concrete. This method raises and stabilizes each slab effectively, with the foam curing swiftly within a quarter of an hour.

Depending on the damage severity, other specific foundation repairs might also be involved.

How to Fix Sinking Concrete Steps

At Foundation Repair of Western Colorado, we use a sophisticated concrete lifting method named SettleStop™ PolyRenewal™ to safely fix descending concrete steps. Our process includes:

Our exclusive concrete lifting foam is tailored to address your home’s specific needs. Unlike DIY measures, PolyRenewal™ is a durable remedy to securely elevate and stabilize sagging concrete stairs.

Why Address Sinking Concrete Steps Now

Repairing concrete steps has lasting benefits beyond the repair itself:

• Damage Mitigation: Ignoring repairs results in accelerated decay as moisture infiltrates expanding gaps. Swift intervention prevents these complications.
• Foundation Protection: Often, soil settling beneath the steps hints at foundational issues demanding immediate remedies. Early action safeguards your foundation.
• Safety Assurance: Uneven stairs increase the risks of accidents for inhabitants and visitors. Concrete lifting eliminates these risks, ensuring structural robustness.
• Value Conservation: Sunken or split stairs mar your property’s visual appeal. Effective repairs not only restore but can also enhance your home’s aesthetic and structural worth.
• Durable Solutions: Our repairs come with extensive guarantees, assuring you of their longevity. Take action now to avert escalating repair costs.

Let Foundation Repair of Western Colorado examine and revamp your sinking concrete steps. Our specialized PolyRenewal™ service ensures a secure, dependable, and enduring fix.

Reach Out to Foundation Repair of Western Colorado for Trusted Concrete Lifting Remedies

Revitalize your residence’s look and safety with Foundation Repair of Western Colorado’s concrete lifting expertise. For unparalleled services and outcomes, connect with us for a complimentary, no-commitment inspection, and say goodbye to sinking concrete steps.

Homeowners across Western Colorado trust us for personalized care, meticulous work, and dependable repair solutions. Consider working with us and making that walk to your front door as safe as it’s ever been!

_{*Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Foundation Repair of Western Colorado does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.}