Signs You May Need Concrete Pours & Replacement
Arrow Foundation Repair has experienced concrete crews that can handle your concrete repair, replacement, and installation needs. Our team can do more extensive concrete projects, such as garage flooring, driveways and patios, decorative concrete, and more.
Get Your Project Completed
Whether it’s a residential home, commercial building, or historical property, a strong foundation is essential for safety and long-term stability.
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Consultation
At your earliest convenience, one of our expert estimators will provide a free property inspection. Consultations usually take 30 minutes or less.
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Evaluation
We’ll then create a plan customized to your needs. Finding the least expensive, fastest, long-term foundation fix is our priority.
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Recommendation
Typically, you’ll receive a project quote estimate within 24 hours. Should you wish to proceed, our office manager will help set the project schedules.
Related Services
Grading
Grading a yard directs water away from your home, preventing drainage issues, foundation damage, and erosion for a stable, well-drained landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most projects requiring concrete pours in Shawnee and the KC Metro Area, we use a 4,000 PSI minimum mix. This is a pretty standard mix for the industry. This mix doesn’t really vary from company to company because it all comes from the same plant. Sometimes we may use a different mix if required by the city, or a heavier-duty application.
Almost all projects require some form of reinforcement. The most commonly used is rebar. We typically (not always) use fiberglass rebar as it will not rust over time inside the concrete. If a specific job requires or specifies it, we may use other strengthening methods, such as fiber mesh.
For concrete pours in Shawnee and the KC Metro area, we apply a curing compound to the concrete, that keeps the concrete moist. We also avoid prematurely drying it to prevent cracks and weaknesses.
Ideal conditions for pouring concrete are mild weather (not too hot or cold, 50 to 75 degrees on average. In extreme temperatures, additives can control the curing process to keep it in the correct temperature range.
A standard residential concrete slab foundation has a minimum thickness of 4”. This varies based on application. For example, driveway aprons are required by most cities to be 6” thick. Slabs that need to carry a heavier load than normal may also see increased thickness.
Proper sloping and leveling of the concrete drains water away from the slab to prevent pooling, concrete damage, and erosion.
Our process for site preparation begins with grading (if necessary), creating a gravel base, compacting the gravel base, laying forms, installing rebar, and finally pouring the concrete.
All concrete has a cure, and seal applied after pouring. This helps with the curing process and seals the concrete for the first few years. Concrete sealing needs to be redone every 3 to 5 years, as it’s not a long-term solution.
To expand the lifespan of the concrete, there are a few things you can do:
- Seal any cracks that may appear
- Avoid overloading the concrete with weight
- Keeping the concrete clean
- Avoid applying salt or other chemicals in the winter
- Sealing the concrete every few years
