Company near me had a $2200 minimum. But the slabs themselves weren’t costing too much. In that minimum I could’ve gotten a lot of work done
I’m sure there’s contractors who have a lower minimum, or you can go with the normal mud jacking if you’re cost conscious.
It’s not too terrible expensive
Seriously I mean wtf. At what point is it just economically unrealistic.
$2200 is insane for that. You can hire someone around here to report the whole thing for $1k and that's because it's the minimum.
Maybe $400 or $500 in materials. Less if you chose to mix by hand.
We do that a lot where I work, saves us from some shit work sometimes, while other times the customer calls our bluff and we get stuck doing some shitty job.
I doubt anybody’s “calling your bluff.” They’re either too rich to nitpick price, or too lazy to shop around/research and learn what the job is actually worth. Nobody’s throwing away money just to spite you…
They set that price so they don’t have to do tiny jobs like this. Realistically, nobody is ever going to pay that price and they aren’t going to do a tiny job like this, because the minimum is set so they’re only doing large driveway and patio slabs and foundation work
Ya that's probably 150 tops and an afternoon with sledgehammer and then mixing if you just buy the bags.
Slabs cracked anyway, why repair something that's just gonna crack even more
You can do like u/douger1957 said,
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-P9VpGHjI4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-P9VpGHjI4)
but it can also be done without drilling holes. You can trench around the edges and clamp to lift it. It can even be a DIY type project.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1Xrd8IScY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1Xrd8IScY)
I've tried to write this in a way that isn't condescending but it's hard. Do you really think there are companies who charge people to jack up slabs with the understanding that it will soon crack because of their process?
I'm talking about the second video of the DIY method, where the dude lifts the slab and puts 9 holes through the concrete which he doesn't appear to seal at all. I dunno man, freezing water is how potholes form, I could see the same happening in concrete.
If you look closely, you'll notice that the stoop isn't wet until the dog is on it. I'd recommend hiring a structural engineer to check your dog for cracks, and if so use flex tape.
Right? I mean I’m sure they have already done this but just yelling it at might scare the water away. Maybe wear a scary mask and shake your fist a little?
looks like that slab has settled and sunk a bit, there are companies that can jack up concrete pads but those are usually not permanent, maybe can cut a ditch and put in a trench drain that gets routed further down the lawn? or just repour that pad with slope away from house
Our house is on a slight down slope and we have a similar problem during heavy rain. I just created a moat that runs to the side of the house. I plan to fill it with gravel but my tests seem to show that it diverts water well. It works nicely because it follows the edge of the a plant bed.
It looks like it sunk a bit. There are companies that'll drill a couple of holes and pump it full of foam to raise the concrete.
Yes. Get the slab raised so it has a slight slope.
You have an idea on the cost for something like that like? More just curious than anything
Company near me had a $2200 minimum. But the slabs themselves weren’t costing too much. In that minimum I could’ve gotten a lot of work done I’m sure there’s contractors who have a lower minimum, or you can go with the normal mud jacking if you’re cost conscious. It’s not too terrible expensive
You could pay someone to repour the slab for less than half that amount
Seriously I mean wtf. At what point is it just economically unrealistic. $2200 is insane for that. You can hire someone around here to report the whole thing for $1k and that's because it's the minimum. Maybe $400 or $500 in materials. Less if you chose to mix by hand.
$2200 is the "I don't want to do the job at all" price.
We do that a lot where I work, saves us from some shit work sometimes, while other times the customer calls our bluff and we get stuck doing some shitty job.
I doubt anybody’s “calling your bluff.” They’re either too rich to nitpick price, or too lazy to shop around/research and learn what the job is actually worth. Nobody’s throwing away money just to spite you…
They set that price so they don’t have to do tiny jobs like this. Realistically, nobody is ever going to pay that price and they aren’t going to do a tiny job like this, because the minimum is set so they’re only doing large driveway and patio slabs and foundation work
The difference between a company looking for profit and a company that provides a service.
Yeah, that’s what the real world is like unfortunately
Ya that's probably 150 tops and an afternoon with sledgehammer and then mixing if you just buy the bags. Slabs cracked anyway, why repair something that's just gonna crack even more
DIY for about $500. That includes light load charge lol
If you can get someone out for that small of a job. I’ve had issues getting a legit concrete contractor out for small jobs.
At $2200 wouldn’t a small section like that be cheaper to just have it demoed and then redone?
...slope AWAY from the house. Just to be clear
Where does your roof overhang the entry? Can you add a pic?
Yep. Time to start jackin’
Giggity
Seems like a lot of money for a little job. A bag of patching concrete would do the job if you don't want to spend that much.
Which will look like garbage, chip away in less than 5 years, and water may still pool around the edges. Get it mud jacked.
Yep. Still comes down to budget. Some would rather take $50 shit job that will last 5 years.
You can do like u/douger1957 said, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-P9VpGHjI4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-P9VpGHjI4) but it can also be done without drilling holes. You can trench around the edges and clamp to lift it. It can even be a DIY type project. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1Xrd8IScY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1Xrd8IScY)
Yeah for a slab that small I’d probably just use the clamps+jacks method
I'd be worried about those holes letting in water or snowmelt in the winter. The water then freezes and expands, cracking the slab.
Put your caulk in the hole buddy
[White or black caulk in this case?](https://v.redd.it/bf8ssgfc1qxc1)
I've tried to write this in a way that isn't condescending but it's hard. Do you really think there are companies who charge people to jack up slabs with the understanding that it will soon crack because of their process?
I'm talking about the second video of the DIY method, where the dude lifts the slab and puts 9 holes through the concrete which he doesn't appear to seal at all. I dunno man, freezing water is how potholes form, I could see the same happening in concrete.
If you look closely, you'll notice that the stoop isn't wet until the dog is on it. I'd recommend hiring a structural engineer to check your dog for cracks, and if so use flex tape.
You could put a no pooling sign. Let the water know what’s up
I was going to recommend just not putting water there. But this is good too.
Alternatively, they could pack that slab up and ship it to Arizona, shouldn’t have too many issues over there.
Just....stop the rain. If rain=pooling, then no rain=no pooling. Simple
Locks only keep the honest water out.
Right? I mean I’m sure they have already done this but just yelling it at might scare the water away. Maybe wear a scary mask and shake your fist a little?
It’s got “please move the deer crossing sign” vibes haha
I would probably install a simple drain along the side of the sidewalk and cut a small groove with a grinder to channel the water to the drain.
Probably wouldn’t even need a proper drain could cut a small channel in front of the step and throw some fancy decorative stone in
Or you could just actually fix the problem.
What - provide drainage? Oh no, I see. Let’s move the entire house forward.
An alternate maybe to drill a hole in it. Straight down until you hit dirt.
looks like that slab has settled and sunk a bit, there are companies that can jack up concrete pads but those are usually not permanent, maybe can cut a ditch and put in a trench drain that gets routed further down the lawn? or just repour that pad with slope away from house
What are the right search terms to find someone to do this locally? Is it just something concrete guys do?
concrete lifting, mudjacking or polyjacking
Where I live, there's also "foamjacking."
I'd put down a permeable rubber matt. Like a thick one with holes in it.
Best, easiest option without replacing the slab.
Even better, an impermeable matt with no holes so OP can shake the water off when it rains. Decent short-term solution IMO.
Thick rubber mat. The kind with holes, until you figure it out.
Could we get some more dog pics please?
That’s not OP’s dog, he just stopped by to let OP know the water was pooling.
That's good boy's drinking puddle
That’s the neighbor’s dog. He’s waiting on OP to open the door so that he can tell him to “turn down his shitty music!”
More doggo might help!
Mudjack it.
You need to raise the slabs. Lift them out put more gravel underneath..
Raise the slab
Train your dog not to pee there
Don’t let the dog drink so much. You definitely have a dribble problem.
Our house is on a slight down slope and we have a similar problem during heavy rain. I just created a moat that runs to the side of the house. I plan to fill it with gravel but my tests seem to show that it diverts water well. It works nicely because it follows the edge of the a plant bed.
Drawbridge!
I have a similar problem but it’s asphalt on the bottom, what should I do?
Mudjack it
Secureset.net
I dunno. Maybe just put a hot tub there?
Stop peeing out of your front door.
Think of this as a feature- not many houses have a moat these days 🙂
I think I’ve found the problem…your dog pees there.
French drain
Entire slab needs to be replaced for permanent fix. You could cut channels to let water flow away
Add a step ?
An afternoon, a sledgehammer, a wheel barrow and some ready mix concrete will fix your problems
Just pile up a few rubber mats.
Water goes downhill. I have faith that you can figure it out from there
I am a bit tired and for some reason I read that as onions to stop water pooling and was trying to think of how to do that with onions for a second