If you are a facility manager you should get to know A-1 Concrete Leveling…”We Pump It Up”

Beware the Power of Bad Advice

We are often called to look at projects where people have been given varying pieces of advice whether from friends, relatives, co-workers or contractors. As concrete leveling experts it is our practice and our responsibility to give advice wisely. This blog post really struck a chord with us. Sometimes the answer is right in front of you but because of poor advice you may miss the, sometimes obvious, solution for years. We try to keep our minds open and encourage you to do the same. A-1 is looking forward to helping you with concrete leveling solutions this year. Now, if only we could get this pesky snow to disappear... Hope to see you soon!

Beware the Power of Bad Advice: A Lesson in Life and Plumbing : The Art of Non-Conformity

Unconventional Strategies for Life, Work, and Travel

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A-1 Concrete Leveling goes back to school to teach sunken concrete a lesson!!!

This video is a series of clips from a project at Barker Central School District where A-1 Concrete Leveling (Western New York Division) raised over 5000 square feet of sunken concrete.  The project was completed in less than 3 days using our patented equipment and expert personnel.

Raising slabs back to its original position saves 50%-70% versus replacement and is environmentally friendly.  "We Pump It Up!"

A-1 Concrete Leveling has a secret to tell you.....

A-1 Concrete Leveling and the 2014 FM Expo

Thursday, November 6, 2014 (11:00 AM- 5:00 PM)

Facilities Management Expo 2014

Thanks again to Nancy Boyd Haley for organizing the ever-popular Facilities Management Expo.  We are looking forward to exhibiting there!  

For the past 19 years the FM Expo has provided a comfortable and convenient environment to meet with many of our existing commercial and industrial customers as well as the opportunity to connect with some great people that may become new customers. The FM Expo is a great opportunity to learn about new innovative products and services.  As concrete leveling is still emerging, and due to our unique, patented pressure injection application, it is always good to meet with our customers face-to-face to discuss our process.  Of course, it’s always a pleasure to reconnect with other vendors as well.

When concrete leveling is right for your project, A-1 Concrete Leveling can save you 50 to 70 percent versus replacing sunken concrete.  One of the best things about concrete leveling is that it can be done until the ground freezes even in the rain so if you have money in the budget use it with A-1 Concrete Leveling or lose it!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2014 Facilities Management Expo!  Visit us at booth #213 and see what concrete leveling can do for your facility.

The Expos is at the Grapevines Banquets (333 Dick Road) in Depew, NY, On Thursday, November 6^th, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM.  

If you want to learn more about the WNY Facilities Management Expo click on the following link:  www.fmexpo.net

Companies that will be exhibiting at the 2014 FM Expo:

Company	Booth #
A-1 Concrete Leveling	213
Advantage Contractor Supply Inc. *	208
All State Fire & Security	27
American Roofing Systems Corp. *	8
Botanicus Interior Landscaping	408
BPTC LLC *	107
Buffalo Energy, Inc.	37
Buffalo Exterminating Company	200
Buffalo Materials Handling	201
C.S. Kimeric, Inc.	35
Carpet Factory Outlet	310
Centimark Corporation	38 & 39
CertaPro Painters of WNY Inc.	311
CIR Electrical -Solar	20
Concrete Innovations Corp.	21
Constellation Energy	6
Corr Distributors, Inc.	312
David Paul Flooring *	14
Deco Floor LLC *	109
Digital Surveillance Solutions	17
DiMarco Constructors *	16
DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc.	300
Dobmeier Janitor Supply Inc.	30
Drapery Industries, Inc.	111
Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.	210
Dyson B2B, Inc.	5
E.M. Cahill Company, Inc.	3
Ecotech Office Environments	306
Edco Sales	12
Ferguson Electric Service Co.	31
Frank P. Langley Co., Inc.	2
Frank's Basement Systems	113
Frank's Dr. Energy & Electric	113
Grove Roofing Services *	11
Hagemeyer NA	108
HDS Industrial Design & Drafting, Inc. *	303
Hearts for the Homeless	Lobby
Hill & Markes, Inc.	407
Hillyard - New York	36
Home Improvement Council of WNY	29
Hooper Handling, Inc.	406
Indoor Air Professionals, Inc.	110
Institute for Supply Mgmt. (ISM)-Buffalo, Inc.	Lobby
Integrity Pest Services Inc.	4
Isaac Commercial & Industrial Services	211
iSIGNS	106
Jackson Welding & Gas Products	413
Janitronics, Inc.	209
JD Supply, Div.,John W. Danforth Co.	207
Lakeside Sod Supply *	18
Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.	400
Lime Energy	308
LineLogic	304
McCullagh Coffee	412
Mid City Office Equipment	9
National Fuel Resources, Inc.	7
National Grid	409
National Solar Technologies	101
Neth & Son, Inc. *	206
North Coast Tank *	26
NYSEG & RG&E	104
Paint of WNY	23 & 24
PPG Architectural Coatings	401
Pro Squared Facility Solutions	32-33
Que Centre	112
Regional Computer Recycling & Recovery (RCR&R)	13
Renewal by Andersen *	301
RIBCO, Inc.	15
Richway Refinishing *	102
Roto-Rooter Services Co.	103
SealMaster	410
Servpro of the Southtowns	404
Siemens Building Technologies	17
SmartEdge	1
Sure Temp Company Inc. *	100
Synacom Networks Inc. *	10
The Davey Tree Expert Co.	212
The MJA Company	313
The Sherwin-Williams Co.	307
Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp.	28
Triad Recycling & Energy Corp.	411
Turner Construction Company *	204
Tyco Integrated Security	202
United Thermal Systems	203
Usource Energy	34
Volland Electric Equipment Corp.	302
West Herr Dodge Ram *	403
West Herr Nissan *	402

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.

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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!

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.

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!!!

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.

A-1 Concrete Leveling Preserves Concrete for those that Preserve Memories….

A-1 Concrete Leveling has been extending the life of concrete in Buffalo, NY since 2007 by raising over 15,000 slabs.  Raising the concrete slabs also re-establishes the sub-base which greatly reduces future movement ensuring the concrete will be around for years.  Last week we had the opportunity to raise 1500 square feet of interior concrete at Blossom Chapel in West Seneca, NY.  The project took the better part of two days and 7 yards of limestone slurry to raise the slab 2”-3” back to its original position.

Blossom Chapel has been serving the Buffalo, NY area for over 40 years by providing a variety of funeral services; therefore minimizing the mess and downtime is critical to allowing them to serve the community. Without concrete leveling those slabs would have been one of the next funerals at Blossom Chapel when it was torn out and replaced.  Serving our customers by providing value is “what we do” and serving those that serve the community is always a pleasure!  http://www.blossomchapelsfuneralhomeny.com/

For those customers that are commercial/industrial facility managers or buyers A-1 Concrete Leveling will be attending the 2013 Facilities Management Expo!  Visit us at booth #303.

The Expos is at the Hearthstone Manor in Depew, NY, On Thursday, November 7^th, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM.  

http://www.fmexpo.net/

A-1 Concrete Leveling Drafted by Buffalo’s VA Hospital to Raise Sunken Concrete…

A-1 Concrete Leveling has been “Helping Raise Buffalo to Higher Ground” by raising over 15,000 slabs (and counting) back to original position during the past 7 years.  It is always a pleasure and the goal of our company to provide value to our customers and community but when we have an opportunity, albeit a small one, to bring value to a customer that that takes care of those that protect our Country, there is a particular sense of pride.  This August A-1 Concrete Leveling raised sunken concrete at the VA Hospital in Buffalo, New York.  

Our blog is a great chance to let people know what we do and how we bring value but, in this case, it is a great venue to remind everyone that we should never forget that those who currently serve and those who have in the past served our Country.  These are the people who give each of us an opportunity to experience the freedom of living the type of life we all cherish.  Please find it in your heart to donate your time and money to the Disabled American Veterans; they have given so much more to us!!!