CASE STUDY
CONCRETE PATIO REPAIR IN AITKIN, MN
An Aitkin, MN homeowner contacted DBS after noticing their patio was settling and directing water toward the home’s foundation — a serious risk for long-term foundation damage. We combined PolyLevel® concrete lifting with NexusPro® joint sealant to stabilize the patio and protect the home in a single project.
The Challenge: A Settling Patio Threatening the Foundation
This homeowner in Aitkin, MN had an issue with their patio settling, which was directing water toward the home’s foundation — a situation calling for immediate intervention to prevent potential long-term foundation damage. Pooling water near a foundation is one of the most common causes of structural issues in Minnesota homes, especially during freeze-thaw cycles.
Our Inspection and Recommended Solution
Following the homeowner’s contact with our Customer Care team, we scheduled a detailed inspection. Our System Design Specialist diagnosed the root of the issue and recommended a strategic application of PolyLevel® and NexusPro® technologies. PolyLevel® would lift and level the sinking patio, while NexusPro® would seal the formed cracks, preventing further water ingress.
How the Repair Was Done
Our skilled production team, including Nik and Garry, executed the solution with precision — using PolyLevel® to stabilize the uneven patio and applying NexusPro® to effectively seal the cracks. Their expertise ensured the patio not only looked good but also functioned as intended, directing water away from the home’s foundation.
The Result: A Leveled Patio and Protected Foundation
The problem was solved efficiently, leaving behind a leveled patio free from any tripping hazards and — more importantly — eliminating the risk of water damage to the home’s foundation. The homeowner can now enjoy their outdoor space with peace of mind, knowing their home is protected for the long term.
What is PolyLevel® and how does it help with Concrete Leveling?
Replacing a concrete slab is both expensive and disruptive. Concrete slabs can take days – or even weeks – to cure. PolyLevel® is lightweight cures within hours, and is a superior solution to repair rather than replace cracked concrete. weak soil. Best of all, PolyLevel allows for use of concrete within hours, not weeks.
Quick installation and cure time – PolyLevel®’s concrete lifting system is designed for speed. In most cases, surfaces such as driveways, walkways, or structural slabs can be ready for full use within just a few hours.
Non-invasive installation – PolyLevel® creates minimal mess and causes far less disruption compared to traditional slab lifting methods. PolyLevel® injection equipment is compact and easy to handle, easy to install even in tight or restricted spaces.
Strong and light: PolyLevel® is extremely lightweight, only about 4 lbs. per cubic foot compared to roughly 120 lbs. for traditional fill materials. And yet it provides superior support, making it ideal for unstable soils and capable of delivering greater lifting performance than mudjacking.
Adjustable – The lifting process can be precisely controlled by adjusting the chemical expansion of the foam. Our skilled team accounts for the slab’s weight, soil conditions, and weather to achieve accurate results.
A DBS installer repairs a cracked sidewalk with PolyLevel®
What is PolyLevel®?
PolyLevel® is a concrete lifting and leveling system that injects a high-density polyurethane foam to fill empty spaces beneath concrete and reinforce settling slabs. When the two-part formula expands, it gently raises the concrete back into place while creating a long-lasting, water-resistant repair.
PolyLevel® helps our team of expert installers quickly lift and stabilize concrete surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, basement slabs, and more.
With PolyLevel® we can easily and quickly lift, level, and repaid cracked concrete for homes and commercial applications including:
- Cracked and Sunken Driveways
- Broken Concrete Sidewalks
- Crumbling Concrete Patios
- Sagging Pool Decks
- Cracks in Commercial Concrete
- Uneven Concrete Slabs
Why choose PolyLevel® for concrete lifting and leveling?
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Cracked, sunken, uneven concrete is not only unsightly, it continues to get worse with time.
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Shoreview, Eau Claire, Two Harbors, and throughout the Duluth Superior Area.
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DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
218-955-7945
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6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 763-634-8384
