Soil Washout Signs in FL & GA

Soil erosion, also called “soil washout”, is a common problem for properties in Florida and South Georgia. With lots of annual rainfall and sandy soil, concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even foundations can become unstable. Alpha Foundations offers concrete lifting solutions to keep your property secure and prevent further damage.
What is Soil Erosion?
Soil erosion happens when soil wears away because of factors like water, wind, and soil type. In regions with lots of sandy soil and heavy rainfall, like Florida and Georgia, soil can erode quickly, weakening the ground under concrete surfaces. This often leads to sinking, cracking, and other damage.
What Causes Soil Washout?
Soil washout is mainly caused by soil type and climate. Here’s how these factors can make the ground under concrete slabs less stable.
Soil Type and Texture
In Florida and South Georgia, sandy soil is common and more prone to erosion. Looser soils, like loam and sand, don’t hold water as well as heavier soils like clay or peat. Sandy soil shifts and washes away easily during storms, creating voids that can cause concrete slabs to sink.
Climate and Weather
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hurricanes are frequent in Florida and Georgia and can lead to severe soil washout. When rainwater gets into loose soil, it quickly erodes, leaving gaps beneath concrete surfaces. Over time, these gaps can cause sinking and cracking in driveways, patios, and foundations.
How to Prevent Soil Erosion
Preventing soil erosion can save you time and money. Here are a few ways to protect your property from erosion:
- Ensure proper drainage around your property to direct water away from concrete.
- Reinforce soil with plants or retaining walls, especially on slopes.
- Schedule regular inspections to catch early signs of erosion before it gets worse.
Signs of Soil Washout
Knowing the signs of soil washout can help you avoid costly repairs later. Watch for these warning signs on your property:

- Exposed Roots: Erosion can reveal the roots of trees or plants near concrete.
- Problems in the Garden: Soil movement can disrupt landscaping and gardens.
- Exposed Foundation: When soil washes away, your home’s foundation may become visible.
- Sinking Exterior Steps: Exterior steps may start to sink or tilt.
- Sinking Driveway or Patio: Driveways and patios can start to crack as soil washes away.
How to Fix Concrete After Soil Erosion: Concrete Lifting
If soil erosion has caused your concrete slabs to sink or crack, fixing them quickly can prevent further damage. One of the best methods for this is PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting by Alpha Foundations.
What is PolyRenewal™ Concrete Lifting?
PolyRenewal™ is a special foam that is injected under uneven concrete slabs. As the foam expands, it fills gaps caused by soil erosion, lifting the concrete back into place. This method is fast, durable, and a great way to fix concrete damaged by erosion.
Benefits of PolyRenewal™ Concrete Lifting
PolyRenewal™ has several benefits for homeowners dealing with soil erosion:
- Quick Installation: PolyRenewal™ foam cures fast, so you can use the surface in just a few hours.
- Precise Lift: The foam expansion is controlled to make sure the concrete is leveled accurately.
- Long-Lasting Solution: PolyRenewal™ holds up better over time than mudjacking, which can wear down.
- Minimal Disruption: Only small injection holes are needed, which keeps the look of your concrete.
Why Choose PolyRenewal™ Over Other Methods?
Compared to mudjacking, PolyRenewal™ offers a stronger and longer lasting fix. Mudjacking uses heavier materials that can add weight to the soil, potentially causing it to sink more. PolyRenewal™ foam, on the other hand, is lightweight and waterproof, making it a good choice for Florida and Georgia’s rainy climate.
Soil Erosion Causing Concrete Damage? Alpha Foundations Can Help
If soil washout is affecting concrete on your property, don’t wait. Contact Alpha Foundations for a free inspection and repair quote.
Our team will check for damage, recommend solutions, and help you decide on the best fix. Protect your property from erosion—call us today to get started!
Soil Washout FAQs
Soil washout and erosion are often connected to deeper issues within your home. This should come as no surprise because the health of your property is tied to the soil below. Soil erosion is intimately connected with many issues, including:
- Effects of Soil Washout
- Sinking, Uneven Slabs
If the soil under your driveway or sidewalk is loose and weak, a heavy storm or period of flooding could cause washout. This could then cause the formation of gaps that allow your concrete slabs to crack and sink.
Many Florida and South Georgia homeowners will often try to repair any damage they see around their home by themselves. While some projects like painting can be completed by homeowners, foundation repair is not something you should DIY.
Leave these complicated repairs to the experts at Alpha Foundations. We can offer your home free concrete inspections and give our professional opinion on how to go about the repairs. Our experts will be able to pinpoint the exact cause of your foundation damage, offering free quotes on all our powerful repair solutions while we are there, too. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have about our various systems and solutions during this visit as well.
Our polyurethane injection material can help protect against soil washout. This durable material is waterproof and can support the weight of your home’s exterior concrete slabs with ease.
The SettleStop PolyRenewal™ system utilizes an innovative polyurethane foam material that is incredibly effective for concrete lifting and stabilization. The foam, made from polyurethane, is very lightweight, so it will not exacerbate soil and concrete settlement, and is also waterproof, so that it can protect the soil underneath concrete slabs against the humid and rainy Florida and South Georgia summers. The material can also protect chemicals from leaking through into your home, such as weed killer or fertilizers. Furthermore, SettleStop PolyRenewal™ foam cures within 20 minutes, so you can reap the benefits in less than a day.
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*Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Alpha Foundations does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.
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