CASE STUDY
PIERING AND CONCRETE REPAIR IN AITKIN, MN
An Aitkin, MN homeowner reached out to DBS after discovering their garage slab had sunk 2–3 inches, compromising both safety and home value. Our team combined the Helicast™ Grouted Helical Pile System with PolyLevel® concrete lifting to restore the slab and reinforce the foundation in a single project.
The Challenge: A Sunken Garage Slab Affecting Home Value
Recently, in the town of Aitkin, MN, a homeowner encountered a troubling issue: their garage slab had sunk approximately 2–3 inches. This not only compromised the garage’s functionality and safety but also impacted the overall aesthetic and value of their home. Recognizing the urgency of a dependable solution, they reached out to us for assistance in restoring their garage and peace of mind.
Our Inspection and Recommended Solution
After contacting our dedicated Customer Care team, an appointment was quickly set up for a comprehensive home inspection. Our experienced System Design Specialist assessed the extent of the settlement and determined the best approach. We confidently recommended the Helicast™ Grouted Helical Pile System combined with our PolyLevel® solution — addressing both the surface symptoms and the underlying foundation issue.
How the Repair Was Done: PolyLevel® + Helical Piers
On the day of the repair, our production team arrived prepared to address the issue. We began by drilling small, strategically placed holes into the sunken slab and injected PolyLevel® foam using specialized equipment. The foam expanded to fill voids beneath the concrete and lifted the slab back to its original level, all within a few hours. The Helical Pier system — known for its robust design and versatility — provided enduring support by anchoring deep into the ground. Our skilled production team, led by an expert foreman and diligent installers, worked meticulously to minimize disruption to the homeowner’s routine. The Helical Piers were installed with precision, restoring the garage slab and enhancing the foundation’s stability against future issues.
The Result: A Restored Garage and a Reinforced Foundation
Seeing the completed repair was truly rewarding. The garage slab was successfully elevated, and the homeowner regained confidence in their home’s stability — exactly what we strive to deliver. Our post-job cleanup left no evidence of our work, apart from the reinforced foundation of their cherished home. Addressing such challenges is what drives us.
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
