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Void Filling and Soil Stabilization
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Void Filling Services

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soil stabilization and deep injection

Soil Stabilization and Deep Injection

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Void Filling Services

When you have hidden voids beneath your concrete structures, you can count on our meticulous approach to void filling, beginning with a comprehensive inspection of settled concrete to assess the extent of settlement and identify underlying causes. This initial evaluation guides our decision on whether polyurethane foam lifting is the appropriate solution for the specific situation. The injected polyurethane foam expands to fill voids or gaps beneath the concrete slab, gently lifting the settled concrete back to its original position. The rapid expansion and solidification process takes only minutes. Once solidified, the foam serves as a stabilizing agent, providing crucial support and effectively preventing future settlement issues.

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Culverts & Pipes:

Injection of polyurethane foam helps fill voids around culverts and pipes, providing support and preventing soil erosion.

Utility Trenches:

Polyurethane foam can be used to fill voids and stabilize soil around utility trenches, ensuring the longevity of underground infrastructure.

Infrastructure Repair

Bridges & Overpasses:

Polyurethane foam is utilized to address settlement and voids beneath bridges and overpasses, ensuring the structural integrity of these critical transportation elements.

Railroad Tracks:

In railway infrastructure, polyurethane foam injections can be employed to stabilize and level tracks, minimizing the risk of derailments.

Water Infrastructure

Manholes and Sewer Lines:

Polyurethane foam is used to stabilize the ground around manholes and sewer lines, reducing the risk of structural damage.

Stormwater Drains:

The foam can be injected to address settlement around stormwater drains, maintaining proper drainage functionality.

  • Assessment: A thorough inspection of the settled concrete is conducted to determine the extent of the settlement and identify the underlying causes. This assessment helps determine whether polyurethane foam lifting is a suitable solution for the specific situation.
  • Drilling: Small holes, typically around 5/8" in diameter, are drilled into the settled concrete slab at strategic locations. These holes serve as injection points for the polyurethane foam.
  • Injection: A two-part liquid polyurethane foam is injected through the drilled holes into the sub-base or void beneath the settled concrete. The foam is composed of a polyol (a resin) and an isocyanate (a hardening agent). When these components mix, they undergo a chemical reaction, causing the liquid to expand and solidify into a lightweight foam.
  • Foam Expansion: As the polyurethane foam is injected, it expands and fills the voids or gaps beneath the concrete slab. The foam's expansion force gently lifts the settled concrete, raising it back to its original position.
  • Foam Stabilization: Once the foam has completed its expansion and concrete lifting process, it solidifies within minutes. The hardened foam acts as a stabilizing agent, providing support and preventing future settlement.
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Soil Stabilization and Deep Injection

Our team also specializes in soil stabilization through deep injection, utilizing advanced polyurethane foam technology. Our expanded foam significantly enhances the load-bearing capacity of weak or loose soils, effectively increasing their ability to support structures and heavy loads. This innovative solution involves filling voids and gaps within the soil, thereby reducing settlement and minimizing the risk of differential settlement that can lead to structural damage. Unlike traditional soil stabilization methods like cement grouting, our polyurethane foam is lightweight, placing minimal additional load on the soil. Our deep injection process is a preferred choice for projects where preserving existing structures or landscaping is paramount.

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Service Area

Serving the Houston, Pearland, Corpus Christi, Victoria, Magnolia, & Galveston areas.

Business Hours

Monday7:00AM-7:00PM
Tuesday7:00AM-7:00PM
Wednesday7:00AM-7:00PM
Thursday7:00AM-7:00PM
Friday7:00AM-7:00PM

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