Showing posts with label concreteraising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label concreteraising. Show all posts
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Monday, November 17, 2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014
How Long Does A-1 Concrete Leveling’s Process Last?
A-1 Concrete Leveling
Western New York uses proprietary concrete raising equipment to “Help Raise
Buffalo to Higher Ground” by raising settled concrete back to original position
through the use of specialized technology and expert personnel.
Over the past 8 years I
have completed almost 5000 estimates and we have raised over 25,000 slabs. One of the most common questions I’m asked is
“How long does concrete leveling last?” Good
questions often have more than one answer.
The quick answer is
years but it depends on a number of variables.
It is similar to asking how long car tires last. Well, it depends. Are they being used on a race car or grandma’s
car? Are they used in rough or snowy conditions? Is the driver aggressive and flooring it
every time they come off a stop light or is every drive like a Sunday afternoon
stroll in the countryside?
If the concrete is
caulked and any drainage issues are resolved A-1 Concrete Leveling’s work will
last for many years. We use high density
limestone based slurry which fills voided areas below slabs and generates the
pressure to raise those sunken slabs back to their original position. One need not look further than the endurance
of the Pyramids, also made of limestone, to know it has the potential to
outlast an Egyptian Dynasty or many nasty Northeastern winters.
Take a look below at the
original Before and After pictures from a driveway project in 2007. Then, as a testament to longevity, check out the
Before-After-Now photo from this year which is 7 years after the project was
completed and you can decide for yourself how long concrete leveling lasts.
Check us out online youtube.com/a1concreteleveling
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling keeps a patio from falling away into the abyss…..
It has been 8 years for A-1 Concrete Leveling raising almost
20,000 sunken concrete slabs in Western New York. Time fly’s when you see years
of learning and expertise re-create something new out of something old. It’s
not about the biggest jobs or the smallest jobs it’s about knowing when you
have contributed to a positive result!!!
During the past week we had an opportunity to revive a patio
that was sinking fast enough to consider how long it would take for the patio
to end up in China. Saving money is
great; but saving time and money is smart and why not be greedy when it comes
to your time and money?
A-1 Concrete Leveling provides an opportunity to “Pump it Up”
instead of pulling it out!
Friday, June 27, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling Relaxes at Del Monte Lodge & SPA Knowing We Provide A Long-Term Solution
This past weekend I had
the opportunity to stay at the Del Monte Lodge & SPA in the Rochester, NY
area where we completed a project 3 years ago and see first-hand the longevity
of our work. I felt like a proud dad
looking at our work at this beautiful place and knowing we had provided a service
that offered a long-term solution!!! Doing
something can be an accomplishment; doing something right is an achievement.
A-1 Concrete Leveling
Western New York Division is “Helping to Raise Western New York to Higher
Ground” by raising concrete that has settled over the years back to original
position. One of the most common questions I get on estimate is “How long does
concrete leveling last?” My answer… “A-1
Concrete Leveling guarantees our work for 2 years but our work should long outlast the warranty”. The #1 reason that
concrete settles is water erosion (aka: drainage) so the longevity of concrete
and concrete leveling can also be dependent on the pitch of the slab, dirt/fill
being added to the sides of the concrete and caulking exposed joints/cracks to
prevent future drainage from entering under the slab.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling flexes its leveling muscles in Wilson New York……
A-1 Concrete Leveling Western New York Division is
“Helping to Raise Western New York to Higher Ground” by raising concrete that
has settled over the years back to original position. When it comes to leveling it’s critical to
have the best equipment but our patented equipment only is only half of the
story; it also requires the best people to make the magic happen. In the span
of a week we completed two pool deck projects in Wilson, NY both had a unique
set of variables.
After completing over 2400 projects in
the last 8 years the feeling of bringing value and successfully solving another
concrete issue never gets old but these particular projects brought a unique
type of satisfaction. It was an opportunity to test our skill and creativity
with the pumping system. Any skill worth having is a skill worth testing to
ensure continued improvement….
Thursday, February 13, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling turns a leap back into a step…..
Over the past 7 years A-1 Concrete Leveling Western New York
Division has completed thousands of estimates and projects and one of the most
common questions that customers ask is: “Why did my concrete settle?” The simple answer is compaction of the
sub-base and the resulting surface drainage over time causes concrete to
settle. That being said, the areas that have been excavated around the
foundation of the house or structure have more fill and, therefore, a far
greater likelihood for significant initial compaction. Excavation and compaction in conjunction with
the disproportionate weight that concrete steps transfer to the sub-base
creates a perfect storm for steps and stoops to settle. When concrete steps settle it inevitably
results in one step being higher than the standard 7”-8” required by code. A-1 Concrete Leveling raises sunken steps and
stoop back to original position eliminating the dangerous leap that was intended
to be a step at a fraction of the cost and time. Take a moment to see what A-1 Concrete
Leveling can do for your sunken concrete steps and stoops.
If you want more info on A-1 Concrete Leveling call us (716) 341-4550 or check us out on line a1now.com
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling sends water running…..away from the foundation
A-1 Concrete Leveling
Western New York Division is “Helping to Raise Buffalo to Higher Ground” by
raising concrete that has settled over the years back to original
position. The concrete patio that surrounds
a house can be a great area to spend time and hang out but when that concrete
settles and pitches water toward the house the time water spends hanging out at
your foundation can become a problem. Concrete
leveling will re-pitch existing concrete away from the foundation while saving
the landscape, money, time and the foundation; most people’s biggest
investment. Want to see some “Before and
After” photos from some of A-1 Concrete Leveling’s patio projects.
Monday, February 10, 2014
How Strong is A-1 Concrete Leveling???
A-1 Concrete Leveling
Western New York Division is “Helping to Raise Buffalo to Higher Ground” by
raising concrete that has settled over the years back to original position. When A-1 Concrete Leveling raises people’s
sidewalk slabs they often ask; can you raise larger concrete slabs than a
sidewalk slab. My answer… “magic knows no limit… so yes we can raise it.” Often
they are referring to driveway slabs which by our standards are not large;
perhaps normal but not large. Can we
raise larger concrete slabs? Yes!!! Take a moment to watch our “Before and
After” pictures of driveway projects and you’ll know the answer yourself.
Your concrete is
expensive and your property is one of the largest investments you have so “Extend
the Life of Your Concrete” and you’ll protect your investment and maybe even
make some money. A-1 Concrete Leveling
raises sunken concrete of all sizes!!!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling- Before and After Photos of Sidewalks-Walkways-Steps
At A-1 Concrete
Leveling we have been “Helping Raise Buffalo to Higher Ground” and we have had
thousands of great opportunities to bring value, technology and expertise to
Western New York during the past 7 years. Raising sunken concrete through the
process of pressure injecting “more stable ground” below the concrete and
“floating” the existing concrete back to its original position without costly
replacement is where value, technology and expertise get together and hang-out. Check out some Before and After pictures of
Sidewalk and Walkway Slabs that we have raised over the last 7 years.
If you want more information on A-1 Concrete Leveling give us a call (716) 341-0904.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Updated List of A-1 Concrete Leveling Locations from 2014 Meeting
Completed List of A-1 Concrete Leveling Franchise Locations from 2014 A-1 Concrete Leveling 2014 national meeting!!!
Colorado
·
Georgia
o Atlanta
·
Iowa
·
Illinois
·
Indiana
o Anderson
o Ft Wayne
o Muncie
·
Kansas
·
Kentucky
·
Maryland
o Maryland
·
Michigan
o Detroit
o Flint
o Lansing
o Oakland
·
Minnesota
·
Missouri
o St Louis
·
North Carolina
·
New York
o Buffalo
·
Ohio
o Akron
o Canton
o Columbus
o Dayton
o Defiance
o Toledo
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
Friday, January 31, 2014
A-1 Concrete Leveling 2014 National Meeting
The Nations Largest Levelers have a meeting of the minds...........
Colorado
The A-1
Concrete Leveling national meeting was held this past week in Akron, Ohio from
January 27th-29th. A-1
Concrete Leveling Corporate hosted other franchise owners from around the
country to discuss business strategy, the future of A-1, and to celebrate collectively
our successes. What a great way to learn from some of the best and most experienced
concrete levelers in the country while having a little fun!!!
During the meeting there were
a variety of presentations including the foam injection application, web-site SEO
optimization and site development, alternative fuel options for our pumping
trucks and a point of sale marketing presentation. The meeting also included a speech
by former Cleveland Indian’s player and equally successful businessman Andre “Thunder”
Thornton; he is incredibly talented and smoother than silk!!!
This past year the A-1 Family lost the inventor and creator of our patented pumping system and founder of A-1 Concrete Leveling, Grover Miller on September 17th, 2013. He was truly our Colonel Sanders of concrete leveling and a remarkable man!!!! Therefore A-1 Corporate created the “Grover Miller Legacy Award” which exemplified trouble-shooting, persistence, innovation and generally “getting it done and done right”. The award was given at our Awards Dinner and was won by Ryan Reese from A-1 Concrete Leveling Indianapolis and there is not a more deserving guy!!!
This past year the A-1 Family lost the inventor and creator of our patented pumping system and founder of A-1 Concrete Leveling, Grover Miller on September 17th, 2013. He was truly our Colonel Sanders of concrete leveling and a remarkable man!!!! Therefore A-1 Corporate created the “Grover Miller Legacy Award” which exemplified trouble-shooting, persistence, innovation and generally “getting it done and done right”. The award was given at our Awards Dinner and was won by Ryan Reese from A-1 Concrete Leveling Indianapolis and there is not a more deserving guy!!!
Our thanks to A-1 Corporate
for providing a beneficial meeting and to the other franchises for sharing with
us! There is no better way to grow and improve than to share ideas and
information in a group setting.
Want to get an estimate or find a concrete leveler in your area; below you will find the
locations for all of the A-1 franchises nationally.
Colorado
·
Georgia
o Atlanta
·
Iowa
·
Illinois
·
Indiana
o Anderson
o Ft Wayne
o Muncie
·
Kansas
·
Kentucky
·
Maryland
o Maryland
·
Michigan
o Detroit
o Flint
o Lansing
o Oakland
·
Minnesota
·
Missouri
o St Louis
·
North Carolina
·
New York
o Buffalo
·
Ohio
o Akron
o Canton
o Columbus
o Dayton
o Defiance
o Toledo
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