In Pembroke Pines, FL, Sibyle needed to have the concrete sidewalk in front of her home repaired and leveled after a section had heaved, creating a troublesome tripping hazard. She called LRE Foundation Repair for assistance, and we sent our Design Specialist to conduct a free inspection and recommend a solution.
Upon close assessment, it was discovered that roots from a nearby tree had been pushing up on the sidewalk, causing the slabs to heave and crack. We proposed removing the tree roots and implementing our Two-Part Concrete Protection System to fully repair and level the concrete.
Sibyle opted for this plan, and our team got to work. The tree roots were carefully removed from beneath the slabs, and then our team injected PolyLevel directly beneath the sidewalk to fill any voids and stabilize the concrete. Next, we sealed the cracks and control joints with NexusPro to prevent water from seeping beneath the slab and eroding the underlying soil.
Upon completion, the concrete sidewalk in front of Sibyle’s home was fully restored to its original, safe level, completely eliminating the trip hazard and giving her and others peace of mind while walking around the neighborhood.
Concrete Sidewalk Tripping Hazard
Tree roots beneath the concrete sidewalk had caused the slabs to heave, creating a problematic tripping hazard.
Removing Tree Root Beneath Sidewalk
The LRE team carefully removes the tree root beneath the concrete sidewalk to prevent the slabs from heaving.
PolyLevel Injections
The LRE team injects PolyLevel directly beneath the concrete sidewalk to fill voids left by the removed tree roots, stabilize the soil, and level the slabs.
Sealing Cracks and Control Joints
Once the concrete sidewalk has been stabilized, the LRE team proceeds to seal the concrete cracks and joints with NexusPro to prevent water from intruding beneath the concrete.
Complete Concrete Sidewalk Repair
The concrete sidewalk is now fully repaired and restored to a safe level following the removal of the tree root and the implementation of the Two-Part Concrete Protection System.
