Symptoms
Signs Your Patio Is Sinking
Patio settlement usually develops gradually, making it easy to miss until the uneven concrete becomes hard to ignore. A single low corner may look minor today, but continued movement can lead to safety hazards, drainage issues and added damage over time. If any of the following sound familiar, your patio may be settling.
Causes
What Causes Patios to Sink?
Most sinking patios aren't caused by failing concrete—they're caused by changes in the soil beneath it. When the supporting soil settles, washes away or shifts, the concrete loses the stable base it needs and begins to sink. Understanding the underlying cause is the first step toward a long-lasting repair.
What Happens If a Sinking Patio Goes Unrepaired?
Stage 1
Early Settlement
One section of the patio begins sitting slightly lower than the surrounding concrete. You may notice small puddles after rain, a slight slope or patio furniture that no longer sits level. The damage may seem minor, but it’s often the earliest sign that the supporting soil beneath the patio has begun to move or settle.
Stage 2
Uneven Concrete & Drainage Problems
As the soil beneath continues to settle or wash away, the height difference becomes more obvious. Trip hazards become more serious, cracks may develop, and water can pool against the home or in low areas instead of draining away. The patio becomes less safe, less enjoyable to use and more susceptible to additional settlement.
Stage 3
Escalating Damage
Without repair, settlement can progress until additional sections of the patio sink, cracks widen, and the concrete becomes more difficult to restore. Tackling the underlying soil problem early often means the patio can be lifted and stabilized rather than replaced, sparing homeowners more extensive repairs and higher costs.
How LRE Foundation Repair Fixes Sinking Patios
If you're dealing with a sinking patio in Tampa Bay, Orlando, Miami and Largo, stabilizing the supporting soil beneath the concrete is often a better long-term solution than replacing the patio. Using PolyLevel®, LRE Foundation Repair fills empty spaces beneath the slab, stabilizes weak soil and carefully raises settled concrete toward its original position. To help preserve the repair, we may also recommend sealing joints and cracks with NexusPro® Joint Sealant to limit water infiltration. The outcome is a safer, more level patio with long-lasting support and little disruption.
How It Works
LRE Foundation Repair’s Patio Repair Process
What To Expect
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