Cracked Driveway

Your driveway plays a vital role in your daily routines. But when your driveway begins to show cracks, it can put a damper on your daily activities and become a tripping hazard. Concrete cracks can also suggest a deeper issue—damaged soil underneath it.

The issues leading to a cracked driveway can, over time, also affect your vehicles and potentially your home’s foundation. Alpha Foundations in Florida is dedicated to aiding homeowners address these challenges.

Using industry-leading concrete lifting techniques, our goal is to restore the safety of your home. This page provides insights into why your driveway might be cracking and how you can fix it.

What Is a Cracked Driveway?

A cracked driveway features breaks and splits on its surface. These imperfections can range from fine lines to prominent, noticeable gaps.

More than just an aesthetic problem, cracks in your driveway can cause tripping hazards or strain your vehicle. These cracks are often a sign of underlying soil complications.

Since weak soil is the main cause of damage, cracked driveways usually appear with other types of concrete damage, including:

In Florida, seeing cracks in driveways happens more than you think because of our state’s sandy soils. Regularly inspecting your driveway for any signs of damage is good practice for any homeowner.

What Causes Driveway Cracks?

Cracked driveways generally result from environmental factors or construction mishaps. While these factors might be beyond your control, understanding them can help you be proactive.

The most common reasons for concrete damage include:

Soil Complications: Movement or erosion of soil underneath can cause the concrete to settle and then crack.
Tree Roots: As roots grow near the driveway, they get underneath and push up on the soil. This pressure puts concrete out of line and leads to cracks.
Rain or Hurricanes: Consistent rainfall and heavy storms like a hurricane erode the soil underneath your driveway or damage the concrete itself.
Weather Fluctuations: Temperature changes may cause concrete to expand or shrink. For those in Northern Florida, look out for this issue in the winter.
Construction Mistakes: Inadequacies in the initial mixing and curing of concrete make it susceptible to future damage.
Vehicle Loads: Excessively heavy vehicles exert a lot of pressure on the concrete, causing it to sink and break over time.

By recognizing these causes, you can be better prepared. Even if you can’t change the environment, safeguarding vital parts of your home is always a wise choice.

Can You Fix a Cracked Driveway?

Absolutely, repairing cracked concrete driveways is feasible. But it becomes more challenging as the cracks expand.

Relying solely on traditional repair methods isn’t the solution. Merely sealing the cracks, redoing the concrete, or using outdated techniques like mudjacking won’t address the root issues.

For comprehensive repairs, the underlying problems need to be tackled. That’s why Alpha Foundations uses PolyRenewal™, a state-of-the-art polyurethane injection solution addressing the typical reasons for concrete deterioration.

How to Fix a Cracked Driveway

PolyRenewal™ is a polyurethane foam injection system that fortifies the ground below and lifts the affected concrete to a secure level. Our process looks like this:

A professional inspection to pinpoint the root causes and decide on the best course of action.
Drilling penny-sized holes into the damaged driveway sections.
Inserting specialized injection equipment into these holes.
Preparing our proprietary two-part polymer foam to produce PolyRenewal™.
Injecting PolyRenewal™ beneath the cracked driveway.
The foam expands swiftly, filling voids, elevating the concrete, and curing in roughly 15 minutes.
This raises the concrete and reinforces the ground underneath simultaneously.
Removal of injection ports and sealing the holes.
Ensuring cracks are filled to block future water entry.
Periodical checks and maintenance to ensure the system continues working.

Alpha Foundations has developed specialized products to assure homeowners of customized, premium solutions. Our PolyRenewal™ system provides lasting strength, enhancing your concrete’s lifespan.

Why Address Driveway Cracks Now

Tackling driveway cracks promptly is always beneficial. Here’s why:

Avoiding Bigger Issues: Investing in concrete repair immediately helps you stave off extensive structural dilemmas.
Safety First: Overlooking cracks can result in accidents. Large cracks can be risky, while smaller ones may trip pedestrians or snag bicycle tires.
Aesthetic Value: A well-kept driveway enhances your home’s appearance and worth.
Cost Savings: Waiting can increase the repair’s complexity and cost.

Don’t settle for temporary remedies. With PolyRenewal™, your driveway can be restored to its former glory. We aim to stabilize and correct uneven and cracked concrete efficiently. Contact Alpha Foundations in Florida today for a free assessment.

Contact Alpha Foundations in Florida for Reliable Concrete Lifting Solutions

A flawed driveway shouldn’t diminish your home’s charm and safety. If you’re facing a cracked or settling concrete driveway, Alpha Foundations’ experts are ready to help. Reach out now for a no-commitment inspection and quote.

Knowing the issues a cracked driveway can present, we’re honored to offer proven, trustworthy concrete lifting remedies. With PolyRenewal™, you can be confident your concrete won’t sink again!

Resources

The Florida Guide to Crumbling & Chipping Concrete

Crumbling and chipping concrete is common. Learn the causes and how Alpha Foundations helps protect your concrete from damage.

How Polyurethane Foam Injections Level Concrete

Polyurethane foam injections are a cutting-edge solution to fix sinking concrete. Learn about how they work in our guide.

Why is PolyRenewal the Best Concrete Lifting Option?

While there are various ways to repair concrete, the best option to address sinking slabs for good is with PolyRenewal concrete lifting.

_{*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.}