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Concrete Lifting and Leveling in Gretna, Nebraska
Gretna has the newest concrete in the metro, and newer does not mean safe from settlement. Fresh fill is exactly the ground that moves first.
(402) 625-4920New Concrete Settles Too
Gretna has grown faster than anywhere else in this metro, and that produces a pattern we do not see much elsewhere: a lot of calls about concrete that is only five to fifteen years old. Owners are often surprised, because the instinct is that settlement is an old-house problem. In practice the opposite is frequently true, because the newest concrete is sitting on the newest fill.
When a subdivision goes in, the ground is cut, moved, placed back and compacted to a specification. That is engineered fill and it is a normal part of building. What it is not is finished settling. Fill continues to consolidate for years afterwards, and slabs poured on top of it come down with it. The result is a driveway apron or a patio that starts showing a lip within a decade of the house being finished.
What We See Around Gretna
Patios against the back of the house are the most common single call from Gretna. The strip of ground against a foundation wall is backfill, the loosest material on any lot, and a patio poured on it will drop while the house stays put on its footings. Owners notice it as a step at the back door or water sitting on the patio after rain instead of running off.
Garage floors and aprons come next. New-build garage slabs sit on backfill inside the foundation walls, and two vehicles parked in the same spots every day is a real load on ground that has not finished consolidating. The tell is usually a bump on the way into the garage, or water tracking in from the driveway that never used to.
Because this concrete is young and generally in good condition, Gretna is one of the better places for lifting to make economic sense. The slab itself is fine. It is simply sitting lower than it was poured. That is exactly the situation lifting was designed for, and replacing a twelve-year-old driveway to fix a settlement problem is usually money that did not need spending.
Warranty and New Build Notes
If your home is still within a builder warranty period, check the terms before booking anything with us. Some settlement is covered and it is worth finding out first. We would rather you use a warranty you already paid for than pay us. If it is outside the period, or the builder has declined, we will look at it and give you a straight recommendation.
Getting Out to You
Gretna is a straightforward run west for us, whether that is a newer neighbourhood off Highway 6, something out toward the Nebraska Crossing area, or one of the older properties in the original town. We will tell you what has moved, whether the fill underneath is likely to keep moving, and what that means for how long a lift should hold.
Concrete Services We Provide in Gretna
- Concrete Lifting and Leveling
- Mudjacking
- Polyurethane Foam Lifting
- Driveway Leveling
- Sidewalk Leveling
- Patio Leveling
- Garage Floor Leveling
- Concrete Steps Repair
- Pool Deck Leveling
- Concrete Repair
Local Questions
Concrete Questions From Gretna Property Owners
My house is only ten years old. Why is the concrete already sinking?
Because the ground under it is also only ten years old. Subdivision development involves cutting, moving and re-compacting large volumes of soil, and that fill keeps consolidating for years after the houses go up. Slabs poured on it settle with it. Young concrete on new fill settling early is one of the most common things we see in fast-growing areas like Gretna.
Should I check my builder warranty first?
Yes, and we will tell you the same thing on the phone. If you are still inside the warranty period some settlement may be covered, and there is no reason to pay us for something you have already paid for. Come back to us if it is outside the period or the claim is declined.
Is it worth lifting a driveway that is only twelve years old?
Usually it is the obvious choice. The concrete itself is young and sound, and the only thing wrong with it is its position. Lifting corrects the position at a fraction of replacement cost and without tear-out or cure time. Replacing sound twelve-year-old concrete to fix a settlement problem is rarely good value.
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