The PolyMagic team are the ‘go-to’ experts when it comes to concrete repair, lifting, and leveling. Check out the latest patio project we completed for a Kansas City resident!
Check off concrete repairs from your Summer to-do list
Are you ready to check off “concrete repairs” from your summer to-do list? Look no further than PolyMagic. With over 45 5-Star Google reviews, PolyMagic has developed a system for ensuring each customer receives the best customer service paired with the most accurate and efficient results. From sidewalks to driveways and stairs to garages, our process utilizes one of the latest technologies, polyjacking, within the concrete industry. Check out the below video for some additional information on the process.
Ready for a quote? We developed a system to allow you to upload pictures of your problem areas (both close up and far away) so we can save you time and provide a more accurate quote. Get started here: https://polymagic.net/request-a-quote/
3 Signs Your Driveway Needs Some TLC
The most obvious out of the 3 signs your driveway needs some TLC is visual cracking. Concrete cracks can be a result of many factors, including the freeze/thaw cycle, foundation issues, deep tree roots, and even heavy machinery or equipment. Cracking can be a gradual process, but with the temperament of a below freezing midwestern winter, the cracking can be sped up. With the winter the Kansas City area had this year, any hairline crack has probably grown and magnified in length and width. The crew at PolyMagic has the experience of construction and concrete repair within the Midwestern region. Let us check out your problem areas and provide an honest quote.
When your concrete slabs, driveways, and steps become uneven and begin to sink, a cost effective solution for many concrete repair companies is mudjacking. This is a suitable way to lift the concrete, but the evolution of polyjacking has shown greater advantages compared to that of mudjacking. The process can also be known as mud jacking, concrete raising, concrete lifting, or slabjacking, and is a technique that involves injecting concrete material below the sunken concrete, raising it to the point where it is level again. When looking for a reputable company near you, you should do your homework. Take some time to pull up google reviews, get multiple quotes, and ask the company for references. These three elements of the homework phase will tell you a lot about your decision to proceed with the company.
Related: Comparing polyjacking vs. mudjacking
No Time for Cracking Concrete?
As the weather continues to winterize the Kansas City area, let’s dream of the warmer, spring-like days ahead! Do you have cracking concrete areas that need to be repaired? Let us help you! https://polymagic.net/request-a-quote/
Happy New Year!
As we turn the page into another calendar year, PolyMagic would like to thank all of our loyal customers for another great year. As we traveled around the Kansas City area servicing both residential and commercial locations, we developed relationships with so many of our customers.
As we look into 2019, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and honesty out there. We encourage you to repair your uneven concrete with a company that is the highest google-rated company in the KC area.
Are you ready to start on a free quote? Our new quote process allows you to upload a picture of your uneven surface, so we can more accurately provide a quote, and save you time! Get started here!
Repair Your Concrete Before Winter Hits
As the word “snow” begins to enter the vocabulary of the meteorologists around the Kansas City area, many home and business owners neglect repairs until the weather improves. However, many repairs, including concrete repairs, can be completed before, during, or after the cold weather months. In fact, when winter hits, it will be more difficult to repair the concrete with the natural elements, de-icing chemicals, and additional cracking due to the temperature and moisture fluctuation. For many reasons, including the few listed previously, now is the perfect time to repair your concrete before winter hits.
A Few Reasons to Repair Your Concrete Before Winter Hits
PolyMagic continues to see the correlation between cold weather and concrete repairs. Homes, apartment complexes, buildings, and businesses have concrete surfaces that are exposed to all weather elements, specifically cold weather. The exposure of varying temperatures and moisture can cause additional concrete cracking from frozen water expanding the pores of the concrete. As a result of the cyclical freezing and thawing of the rain, snow, and sleet rupturing concrete is very common in the Kansas City area.
Another factor to consider when looking at why to repair your concrete before winter hits, is that Midwestern winters can bring ice, which is commonly combated with de-icing chemicals. The chemicals can cause concrete to flake and break off into chunks. The concrete crumbling can worsen uneven concrete and tripping hazards. Many areas of Kansas City homes and businesses can be affected by the settlement and shifting, including driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, steps, basements, pool slabs, foundation slabs, and more.
There are many concrete repair companies within the Kansas City area, but not all specialize in polyjacking, which is a process of injecting high-density polyurethane foam into the concrete. This is a more cost-effective solution compared to mudjacking, and can have many additional benefits. Continue reading about the main differences in mudjacking vs polyjacking. Polyjacking, or poly leveling, is the most effective form of concrete repair. The key to polyjacking is to do your research on companies that are reputable, honest, and experienced. Check out additional benefits of polyjacking here.
PolyMagic will provide a stable and accurate solution to your concrete repair needs around the Kansas City, NE Kansas, and central Missouri areas. The PolyMagic team is experienced, knowledgeable, and solutions-based, and wants to respect your time. A new quoting tool was implemented on the PolyMagic website, https://polymagic.net/request-a-quote/, that allows you to upload pictures of your project so our team can provide an accurate estimate within a timely manner, all while allowing you to proceed with your daily routine!
The Differences in a Polyjacking Warranty
A warranty can have so many different meanings to residential homeowners. As the go-to polyjacking company in the Kansas City area, PolyMagic wants to offer some points of consideration when comparing bids and specifically the warranty options.
Let’s look at three key elements to consider when reviewing bids from concrete repair companies.
#1: Credibility
Have you researched the company on Google reviews? Are there any specific reviews that refer to warranty work? Any concrete repair company can promise an overextended length of time on the warranty, but will they truly honor that? Ask the concrete repair company for references or their past few customers to call and inquire about their experience with your team.
#2: Business Practice
Over 75% of new businesses close within the first three years of operation. You may want to evaluate if a correlation between a lower estimate you receive from a concrete repair company and the length of time in business exists. Are the two related? Again, do your research and look at Google reviews to get some real feedback!
#3: Read the fine print
When reviewing the differences in a polyjacking warranty for each company you are considering, be sure to review the fine print, including the clauses. Most warranties offered by polyjacking companies include clauses that reference drainage, water flow, and acceptable deviation. Be sure you’re aware of the clauses and if you have questions or concerns, address those before committing.
PolyMagic is committed to providing customer service in a responsive, responsible, and realistic manner. As the leading concrete repair company in the Kansas City area, PolyMagic is recognized for their responsiveness and honesty with customers. One specific customer left a five-star review,
I would recommend this company in a heartbeat. In this day and age, when so many companies don’t fulfill their work, or treat you like you’re just money in their pocket, PolyMagic goes above and beyond to satisfy you, stand behind their work, and treat you like a friend. I had a young man, named Jerry come out last year, and polyjack my sidewalk and the pillars on my front porch, which had settled into a void. They did a wonderful job, were polite, and fulfilled all the questions I had. Well, with a terrible drought that we had this past summer, the pillars on my porch started sagging again…..I made a call to Vince, the owner, sent him pictures of what was going on, and, he sent Jerry back out. Not only was he here exactly when he told me he’d be, but he also took care of my problem at hand. No extra charge…they stood behind their warranty from the work they did last year. Not only is the drought not their fault, nor the soil pulling away, but they felt like they needed to stand behind their work. I give Jerry and the company 5-stars, and, beyond. Thank you, guys!
PolyMagic will provide a stable and accurate solution to your concrete repair needs around the Kansas City, NE Kansas, and central Missouri areas. The PolyMagic team is experienced, knowledgeable, and solutions-based, and wants to respect your time. A new quoting tool was implemented on the PolyMagic website, https://polymagic.net/request-a-quote/, that allows you to upload pictures of your project so our team can provide an accurate estimate within a timely manner, all while allowing you to proceed with your daily routine!
Mudjacking and Polyjacking Company
As a leading mudjacking and polyjacking company within the Kansas City and NE Kansas area, PolyMagic has outlined the benefits of poly leveling when comparing to mudjacking. When you begin searching for a reputable concrete repair company, it’s imperative that you know the right questions to ask. Check out this article on Questions to Ask a Concrete Leveling Company. In the meantime, be sure you have completed your due diligence in learning about the difference in mudjacking and polyjacking. This is important to truly understand the benefits that polyjacking can have for your uneven concrete surfaces including: basements, foundation slabs, concrete steps, driveways, garage floors, patios, pool slabs, porches, sidewalks, and slab homes.
- Cost Effective– Concrete raising is typically about 33% less than replacing the same concrete. Ultimately, the cost of raising or stabilizing concrete is a direct reflection of how much leveling material the project will require.
- Time– Ready to use immediately.
- Clean Work Environment– No concrete or grout splatter and no wash down needed.
- Smaller Holes– Polyurethane concrete raising drills a nearly invisible 5/8 inch hole and the process calls for considerably fewer holes than traditional mudjacking. When finished, minimal patchwork is needed.
- Lightweight– This material will never lose density. It is permanent and weighs only about 2 pounds per cubic foot. Compared to traditional mudjacking that weighs about 100 pounds per cubic foot.
- Green– Polyurethane is environmentally friendly. It consists of 39-49% renewable and recycled materials.
Lifting Concrete the Poly Way
Raising concrete in problem areas can be done one of two ways, through mudjacking or Lifting Concrete the Poly Way. The poly way, also referred to as polyjacking, foam jacking, poly foam, or foam lifting, uses polyurethane foam in an eco-friendly, two-part polyurethane process. The process allows the polyurethane foam to be injected through holes that are approximately 5/8” in diameter in the concrete and then lifts the sunken concrete. This article highlights the different ways to lift and raise concrete the poly way, including the many industry-related terms to be aware of when considering how to search for the right company to fix your sunken concrete.
What can poly lift?
Polyjacking has the ability to lift and repair concrete in a variety of locations, including:
- Driveways
- Concrete steps
- Porches
- Patios
- Garage floors
- Foundation slabs
- Pool slabs
- Sidewalks
- Basement floors
The foam process is an innovative way to lift a problem area quicker, cleaner, and more efficiently compared with traditional mudjacking.
Related: Explore the Main Differences in Mudjacking vs. Polyjacking
Why all the names for the polyjacking process?
Polyjacking is a two-part process that has evolved into the more efficient and effective way to repair sunken concrete. The traditional mudjacking process is the most common way that residents and homeowners search for the process of lifting concrete. In addition to polyjacking and mudjacking, some of the most searched terms referring to the poly process are poly foam, poly lifting, mud lifting, concrete lifting, and foam jacking. Reach out to the experts at PolyMagic for a determination on whether the use of mudjacking or foamjacking will best fit your needs.
Can polyjacking be used in hard to reach spaces?
Polyjacking equipment and materials is much smaller than the mudjacking materials and equipment. Mudjacking carries a large weight from the volume of the mud, and requires additional employees to complete the labor, along with the necessary larger machinery and equipment. Mud weighs 30 times poly (as an example, 120lbs vs. 4lbs per cubic foot).
Case Study: take a look at the below before and after pictures of a project that was completed by PolyMagic after a local Kansas City company performed mudjacking unsuccessfully. This is an example of lifting concrete the poly way! See the difference? Get a quick, free quote today – click here!
Best Option to Lift Uneven Concrete Areas
This article highlights the best option to lift uneven concrete areas, utilizing polyjacking. As Kansas City’s leading concrete raising company, PolyMagic has some tips on utilizing the best equipment and expertise to get the intended results.
PolyMagic’s polyurethane foam method uses the concrete slab as a means of delivering poly foams that raise concrete, fill voids, and stabilize soils. A ⅝” hole is strategically drilled through the slab into the subgrade. Then, a tapered delivery port is installed into the hole. The injection gun is connected to the port, releasing polyurethane material through the port and slab. Expansion of the material occurs within seconds, raising the concrete.
When people consider the best option to lift uneven concrete areas, one might consider mudjacking. This is a viable solution for certain situations. However, in many cases the soil is still disturbed after the grout mix of mudjacking is inserted between the soil and the concrete slab. The shear weight of the mixture can cause additional settlement. Polyurethane weighs 250 to 300 pounds less per yard then traditional mudjacking material.
An additional benefit to polyjacking as the best option to lift uneven concrete areas is the cost effectiveness and time allocation of the process. When compared to concrete replacement, the process of raising concrete with polyurethane foam is inexpensive. It is also exponentially faster than replacing concrete. Repaired areas are ready within minutes to be utilized, as they were intended.
As a leader in concrete raising and leveling in the Kansas City, central Missouri, and NE Kansas areas, the PolyMagic team has over 60 years combined experience within the construction industry. PolyMagic was initially established to address concrete lifting issues within basement floors, and has since expanded to cover problems areas including:
- Basement Floors
- Concrete Steps
- Driveways
- Foundation Slabs
- Garage Floors
- Patios
- Pool Slabs
- Porches
- Sidewalks
- Slab Homes
Are you ready for a quote on concrete raising? Simply fill out this form, and a rep will be in contact within the same business day. www.polymagic.net/request-a-quote/