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7 Reasons Why You Should Fix Your Sinking Concrete

Cracking and sinking concrete around your property is common, but it is a danger that should not be ignored. In this article, we’re going to highlight the top reasons why you should fix your sinking concrete. Let’s get started!

7 Reasons Why You Should Fix Sinking Concrete  

If you’ve been putting off repairing damaged concrete around your home, don’t! Here’s why:

  1. The problem will worsen over time and cost much more to fix.
  2. Your property’s resale value will decrease with every crack and sag.
  3. Unlevel concrete can cause cracks in weak spots around your property, inside and outside your home.
  4. Uneven surfaces like sidewalks and patios pose severe safety risks, causing unwanted liability.
  5. Cracks in slabs or bricks lead to water intrusion, causing flooding, high humidity, and mold growth.
  6. Pooling water that collects in driveways or patios creates patches of ice in the winter, posing another safety risk.
  7. Slab settlement can cause further structural damage, including sticking doors, window gaps, water intrusion, and leaning chimneys.

This is just a brief list of the hazards cracking and sinking concrete can cause. Stop them right away and prevent additional ones from endangering your family by investing in trusted concrete lifting and leveling.

Is Concrete Repair Disruptive to My Home?

Some traditional concrete repair methods, including mudjacking and repouring, can be invasive, time-consuming, and expensive. Both techniques can leave you without access to the repaired areas for days.

Mudjacking involves drilling soda can-sized holes in the affected concrete and pumping a heavy slurry mixture underneath. This can be messy, and the material can take days to fully cure. Similarly, demolishing existing concrete and repouring new cement takes time, and it could be several days before the area is dry and usable.

However, concrete lifting with polyurethane injections is fast, cost-effective, and long-lasting. The installation only requires small penny-sized drill holes, and the lightweight yet durable foam cures in 15 minutes. You can return to using your concrete the same day as the installation!

What to Do Next

In this post, we answered your question about why you should fix sinking concrete slabs. Cracking and uneven concrete affect your home’s safety and appearance, but you can trust local repair professionals to transform these problematic areas of your property.

There’s much more to know about concrete lifting and leveling, so keep checking back for more helpful information for your home!

If you need concrete repair, you can get a quick, easy, and completely free inspection from our experienced team at Tar Heel Basement Systems. Click the button below to get started!

Holly Richards-Purpura

Holly Richards-Purpura

Content Writer

Holly is a Content Writer for Groundworks who has written and edited web content for the foundation services industry for over 10 years. With a background in journalism, her passion for the written word runs deep. Holly lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. Along with educating homeowners, she also has a big heart for the Big Apple.

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Devin was very professional and I was very pleased

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Just want to say thank you to Mike, Colt, Lee and Tre for the excellent work done in my Crawlspace. It was a mess and now I can…

Just want to say thank you to Mike, Colt, Lee and Tre for the excellent work done in my Crawlspace. It was a mess and now I can comfortably go under my house!

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Incredible experience working with Groundworks (formerly known as Tarheel Basement)- they were incredibly responsive and easy to work with, …

Incredible experience working with Groundworks (formerly known as Tarheel Basement)- they were incredibly responsive and easy to work with, and saved the day for my clients with a major repair needed on their home to sell. Not only was their customer service awesome, but they were priced significantly better than other foundation companies. Matt Cotte worked directly with me and was such a huge help in determining the best route for my clients to take repair wise on a large scale project. He was quick to come out and provide multiple quotes and explain them in thorough detail. I received multiple updates throughout the process for peace of mind and clarity. I cannot recommend Groundworks enough!

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I went with Tarheel Basement Systems to have my crawlspace encapsulated. I liked the Sean Madden gave but I have to admit the follow up was …

I went with Tarheel Basement Systems to have my crawlspace encapsulated. I liked the Sean Madden gave but I have to admit the follow up was spotty. I was given dates work would be done but I had to call to find out exact times. I expected a little more communication but, in the end, Tarheel showed up when they said they would, and they did the work they promised. Macai and Fred did a great job encapsulating the crawlspace. I'm pretty picky and I went down and inspected things myself. There is no way I could have done a good a job as they did. The work these guys do is grueling in unsavory conditions. I had a small issue with the crawlspace door and dehumidifier pump, but both were fixed in short order. In the end I'm happy with how things turned out and I would recommend Tarheel to anyone looking to get their crawlspace encapsulated.

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We had a great experience with Tim Martin. He explained our crawl space problem to us and showed us pictures. He explained different…

We had a great experience with Tim Martin. He explained our crawl space problem to us and showed us pictures. He explained different options to us so that we could make an educated decision.

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We had foundation issues and a sinking outdoor porch. Tar heel basement systems assessed the situation, created a plan to address the…

We had foundation issues and a sinking outdoor porch. Tar heel basement systems assessed the situation, created a plan to address the issues (Matt Cote & Steele Welch). The foundation crew (Jaun & Alex) and the "poly" crew (Andrew, Cody, Javi & Al) came out to our home and performed the necessary work to fix the problems. We could not be happier and would highly recommend this company and individuals. Wonderful communication and work was performed flawlessly.

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Each worker, Ken, Stephen and Jael were very skilled and efficient. They worked together well and finished the project as scheduled even…

Each worker, Ken, Stephen and Jael were very skilled and efficient. They worked together well and finished the project as scheduled even with an unexpected plumbing repair. They kept us up to date on their progress.

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Juan and Alex are the best. Thank you to Matt as well! What I thought was going to be a very expensive repair ended up being very…

Juan and Alex are the best. Thank you to Matt as well! What I thought was going to be a very expensive repair ended up being very manageable. The best!

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Juan and Alex did a great job with the encapsulation of the crawl space at my house. They were very polite and professional. I would highly …

Juan and Alex did a great job with the encapsulation of the crawl space at my house. They were very polite and professional. I would highly recommend them and Tar Heel Basement Systems.

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Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. They did just what they said they were going to .Juan S. And Alex S. Were awesome.

Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. They did just what they said they were going to .Juan S. And Alex S. Were awesome.

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A wonderful company to work with! Everyone who has come to my home from this company has been helpful, kind, and answered any questions I…

A wonderful company to work with! Everyone who has come to my home from this company has been helpful, kind, and answered any questions I had. I feel confident in the additional structure that they added in my crawl space and am planning on doing a full encapsulation with them in the future!!!!!

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I had many apprehensions about the job wondering if I made the right choice of contractors but when Juan S. and Alex S. rolled up to my…

I had many apprehensions about the job wondering if I made the right choice of contractors but when Juan S. and Alex S. rolled up to my house I was immediately blown away by their openness and politeness. They were genuinely honest in their accessment and actually told me that the treatment might not work and gave me choices of one was " no charge" and left with a smile which in turn gave me a little bit more of faith in humanity. Would recommend this company to my friends as well as anyone else.

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We would highly recommend Groundworks. Our crawl space was showing signs of deterioration. The insulation was beginning to droop and hold…

We would highly recommend Groundworks. Our crawl space was showing signs of deterioration. The insulation was beginning to droop and hold moisture. We were concerned this would damage our floor joists at some point. We are so thankful for Certified Field Inspector Jay Yount. He spent more than an hour inspecting our crawl space and making recommendations as well as presenting proposals to work with our budget. Jonathan Ruiz, Julian Bruno Bernal and Roy Ruiz were highly qualified and professional on site. They kept us informed throughout the process and delivered high quality results. We are very pleased with the results.

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Quick and clean work great job. Team was mike, colt, Austin.

Quick and clean work great job. Team was mike, colt, Austin.

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Nestor, Andres, Blayk and Jackson have been great! Jackson is always available to answer questions and concerns and Nestor, Andres, and…

Nestor, Andres, Blayk and Jackson have been great! Jackson is always available to answer questions and concerns and Nestor, Andres, and Blayk came out on a Saturday to ensure that encapsulation was done correctly.

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Terrence h keeton a jael s. Done real good job. Explained what they were doing and how everything was suppose to work clean up good she…

Terrence h keeton a jael s. Done real good job. Explained what they were doing and how everything was suppose to work clean up good she left Doug Blake

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Jess and Josiah came out to lift some sunken concrete and fill some voids that developed under my garage and slab. They did an awesome job! …

Jess and Josiah came out to lift some sunken concrete and fill some voids that developed under my garage and slab. They did an awesome job! Everything looks great and I feel much better about how stable everything is.

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Awesome job from the first sit down with Nathan, honest and open, answered all our questions and then some days after, over the phone. Ray…

Awesome job from the first sit down with Nathan, honest and open, answered all our questions and then some days after, over the phone. Ray & Greg came out to do the work, man great workers and great guys, personable and reliable, did an awesome job. We were very pleased with Greg and Ray, and Nathan sitting down with us in the beginning . Thank you Tar Heel and all you guys Linda & Dwayne Miller Pictures attached: 400 square foot bedroom after TarHeel was done, we're putting flooring back down.. 2nd picture, the dehumidifier, the rap under the 🏠 house

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We had some downspouts installed. I’ll admit the first work that was done was apparently done incorrectly by one of the installers because …

We had some downspouts installed. I’ll admit the first work that was done was apparently done incorrectly by one of the installers because we had worse problems and the work in general is not what I expected. (Based on previous and unrelated work by the same company). However, once it was brought to the company’s attention they responded quickly and stood behind their commitment and returned to handle repairs correctly. So far we are pleased with the repaired work..esthetically. We will need some rain before I can speak to resolution success.

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Our front porch stairs had sunk considerably causing the last step up to our house to be too high and tripping people all the time! We…

Our front porch stairs had sunk considerably causing the last step up to our house to be too high and tripping people all the time! We found Target Basement Systems and they got it fixed within a week. There work was precise and attention to detail excellent. We were very pleased with how quickly they scheduled our repair (the next week). They showed up exactly as promised and it looks great. You can’t even tell it was repaired. I highly recommend Roswin S, Justin H and Chris A. Only regret is not finding them sooner.

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We are so pleased with the work Brian C. & John C. did on our crawlspace encapsulation. From the first phone call to the estimate visit we…

We are so pleased with the work Brian C. & John C. did on our crawlspace encapsulation. From the first phone call to the estimate visit we couldn't have asked for better, accommodating workers.

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Elton did a great job with our inspection. He was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We were happy with the quote to fix our…

Elton did a great job with our inspection. He was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We were happy with the quote to fix our driveway.

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Corey and the lads were fantastic. Very solid work and kept me updated the whole time. Corey and I went through the entire crawlspace at…

Corey and the lads were fantastic. Very solid work and kept me updated the whole time. Corey and I went through the entire crawlspace at the end and he answered all of my questions and explained everything.

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I had great experience with this team. They were prompt, courteous, and walked me through every step of the way. The end result looks great!…

I had great experience with this team. They were prompt, courteous, and walked me through every step of the way. The end result looks great! Thank you, Juan S., Alex S. and Joe L. for fulfilling your promise of excellent service and product.

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Groundworks did a fantastic job installing an encapsulation of our crawlspace. The crew was awesome! Nick, Isaiah and Hunter were very…

Groundworks did a fantastic job installing an encapsulation of our crawlspace. The crew was awesome! Nick, Isaiah and Hunter were very friendly and highly professional. Any questions we had were quickly answered and easy to understand. We can't recommend them highly enough and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Thanks!!

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James, Alfred, & Trent did a phenomenal job sealing up our crawl space!! They were very thorough in the process of the work they did as…

James, Alfred, & Trent did a phenomenal job sealing up our crawl space!! They were very thorough in the process of the work they did as well as providing excellent detail in the work they did prior to starting the project and then after when explaining what they did. They also were extremely helpful by taking pictures of the crawl space and explaining extensively each step of the way. I highly suggest using this company!

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We had 2 segments of work done: (1) adding piers to the front foundation of our house, and (2) adding a beam and some piers in the…

We had 2 segments of work done: (1) adding piers to the front foundation of our house, and (2) adding a beam and some piers in the crawlspace to a center section of the house to better support some interior walls. We were very impressed by everyone at Tar Heel Basement Systems from beginning to end – from the initial analysis and proposal to the actual work to follow-up. John Reavis was very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable when he performed the initial site visit and put together a proposal for us. He was also very good about following up and communicating in general. Both crews who did the work were very confident, professional, and courteous. They really seemed like they knew what they were doing and took their time to make sure it was done right. They also were very good about communicating arrival times and progress on the 2 projects. Everyone we spoke with at the office was very helpful during the whole process. In particular, we had multiple interactions with Morgan about scheduling, arranging payment, and follow-up paperwork. We had some bad weather when the work was originally scheduled to be done, but everyone stayed in touch with us and made rescheduling easy. Tar Heel might be more expensive than some other options, but this is a case where you truly get what you pay for. We can't imagine anyone doing a better job.

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They did a great job would recommend to anyone

They did a great job would recommend to anyone

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Jay Yount was great salesperson. Foreman David and crew mates Nestor and James C were knowledgeable and efficient. Got the job done in two…

Jay Yount was great salesperson. Foreman David and crew mates Nestor and James C were knowledgeable and efficient. Got the job done in two days. All my expectations were at least met. Would definitely recommend Tar Heel to friends and family.

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All were very professional and personable! Explained each step of the process as they were doing it! At the end of the project pictures…

All were very professional and personable! Explained each step of the process as they were doing it! At the end of the project pictures were shown of all work done….

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We had our crawl space encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed by Tae S. and Edwin C. of Wilmington, NC. We are very pleased with the job …

We had our crawl space encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed by Tae S. and Edwin C. of Wilmington, NC. We are very pleased with the job and they came when they said they would and cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend this company to anyone.

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Jess and Zach did great

Jess and Zach did great

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We are very happy we had our encapsulation performed by Tar Heel Basement Systems. They were professional and did a great job, cleaned up…

We are very happy we had our encapsulation performed by Tar Heel Basement Systems. They were professional and did a great job, cleaned up after the job was completed. John, Chris, Justin, Cam and Gerridt are hard workers are extremely polite

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Many thanks to: Ed Greene Tim Everhart Micah Miller Billy Noyola This crew did a great job!

Many thanks to: Ed Greene Tim Everhart Micah Miller Billy Noyola This crew did a great job!

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Stephan, Ken, Terrance, David P, did a great job on my crawlspace encapsulation.

Stephan, Ken, Terrance, David P, did a great job on my crawlspace encapsulation.

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This is the third project that Tarheel basement has done for us. As always,Austin and Chris were Great! They do the work well and quickly…

This is the third project that Tarheel basement has done for us. As always,Austin and Chris were Great! They do the work well and quickly with total professionalism at a fair price. TBS are a great resource which we highly appreciate. I give them a highest level endorsement! Very good people!!

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Jess W and Zach B did an amazing job on my driveway. They explained the process and eased my concerns. I highly recommend them and will use …

Jess W and Zach B did an amazing job on my driveway. They explained the process and eased my concerns. I highly recommend them and will use them in the future.

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My Service Tech Matthew K did an awesome job identifying the problem (water seepage) and finding a way to address it without breaking the…

My Service Tech Matthew K did an awesome job identifying the problem (water seepage) and finding a way to address it without breaking the bank (a sump pump system). The foreman Grace H and her team were able to come out just a week or two after I scheduled the work, and they were fantastic to work with — on time, professional, friendly, and very patient even though I had a lot of questions. I would definitely recommend Tar Heel — I feel like this is one of the best investments I've made in my home.

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Devin and Joel were great, easy to talk to and broke the information down step by step.

Devin and Joel were great, easy to talk to and broke the information down step by step.

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Devin was very thorough during inspection of my crawl space waterproofing systems. I appreciate his thoughtful comments about future…

Devin was very thorough during inspection of my crawl space waterproofing systems. I appreciate his thoughtful comments about future improvements. Just great

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I liked that Zackery explained what and how they were doing the vents. The job looks great. Nice job!

I liked that Zackery explained what and how they were doing the vents. The job looks great. Nice job!

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Matthew Mounts and John Snow were our Tarheel Basement Specialists. They were prompt and professional and kept us updated on the steps of…

Matthew Mounts and John Snow were our Tarheel Basement Specialists. They were prompt and professional and kept us updated on the steps of the process throughout. We appreciated their professionalism. They were great to work with.

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I was very pleased with all my work they did.Kevin came out and explained in detail the process of all that would be done. Kevin and the…

I was very pleased with all my work they did.Kevin came out and explained in detail the process of all that would be done. Kevin and the whole staff were very friendly. Thanks!

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Wonderful experience with Maurice, James, and Josh from beginning to end. Highly recommend. So relieved to have our basement safe from…

Wonderful experience with Maurice, James, and Josh from beginning to end. Highly recommend. So relieved to have our basement safe from water.

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Great experience with Tarheel Basement. Tim Everhart, Micah Miller, and Zac Mathes were all courteous and respectful while working. I…

Great experience with Tarheel Basement. Tim Everhart, Micah Miller, and Zac Mathes were all courteous and respectful while working. I highly recommend any services provided by Tarheel Basement Systems.

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We had Devin come out to do our maintenance inspection. He started with letting me know how the appointment was going to work then he…

We had Devin come out to do our maintenance inspection. He started with letting me know how the appointment was going to work then he started the inspection and helped fix our doors. He had great communication and was able to break down everything to me by a picture. Thank you!

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Today I had the pleasure of meeting 3 members of your team: Tae.S, Edwin.C, and Sam.P. You could not have sent to my home anyone nicer,…

Today I had the pleasure of meeting 3 members of your team: Tae.S, Edwin.C, and Sam.P. You could not have sent to my home anyone nicer, more caring nor more respectful and pleasant than these three young men. Very professional and open to my thoughts and concerns. How comfortable each of them made me feel. What an incredible experience for me! Thank you! Rod Peterson

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It was great!! From the assessment to the finished product Austin L is an amazing communicator and my 88 year old mom adored him if I…

It was great!! From the assessment to the finished product Austin L is an amazing communicator and my 88 year old mom adored him if I didn’t know would have not guessed he was in training He’s ready Take it from someone who spent 35 years in corporate Mike Z ( great trainer obviously)and Lee (wing man 😂) where great as well Friendly easy to be with Love the conversation and information Highly recommended Crawl encapsulation 🤗

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My installers did an amazing job. They were punctual, neat, organized, and didn?t leave until every last detail was finished. Their names…

My installers did an amazing job. They were punctual, neat, organized, and didn?t leave until every last detail was finished. Their names were Ken, Stephen, David K and Dalton. I am so pleased with my new basement system!

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Jalynn brown, Dominique bunch , Omar cox these men did a great.

Jalynn brown, Dominique bunch , Omar cox these men did a great.

*Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Tar Heel Basement Systems does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.

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Our Locations

Fayetteville Location

3400 Walsh Pky, Suite 220
Fayetteville, NC 28311

Greensboro Location

611 Summit Ave, Suite 5
Greensboro, NC 27405

North Raleigh

208 Millbrook Rd. Suite C
Raleigh, NC 27609

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Location

8005 Knightdale Blvd
Knightdale, NC 27545

Wilmington Location

2155 Enterprise Dr. NE
Leland, NC 28451

Winston - Salem / High Point Location

2910 Griffith Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27103