Repairing Large Bumps in Your Concrete Floor

Determining the Cause of Large Bumps in Your Concrete Floor

When repairing large bumps in your concrete floor, it’s crucial to determine whether the bump is cosmetic or foundational.

Cosmetic bumps can often be addressed with surface-level solutions, such as grinding down the bump or applying a concrete overlay to level the surface.

However, if the bump is due to foundational issues, it requires a more in-depth approach, potentially involving structural repairs. Properly diagnosing the cause is essential to choose the right method and ensure a lasting repair.

3 Underlying Problems That Cause Concrete Bumps

If your concrete bumps are a result of serious underlying foundation problems, contacting an expert who will inspect your home is a good idea. Here are some of the foundation problems that might be causing the bumps. 

1. Upheaval

During a heavy rainstorm, the soil underneath your foundation becomes saturated. The soil particles swell up and push against the concrete slab, leading to large bumps in your floor. Faulty designs are another cause of upheaval. 

2. Settling

If your concrete floor has become bumpy because some areas are suddenly lower than others, you might have a problem with a settling foundation. Settling is a process where your home slowly sinks into the ground. Droughts or heavy rains can form gaps in the soil due to which the foundation becomes unstable. Unsupported areas slowly begin to sink into those gaps, causing cracks and uneven floors. 

3. Shifting Piers 

Is your home supported by piers? If so and you have noticed that your concrete floors are bulging, call the experts at Foundation Recovery Systems and have them examine the foundation. Your old piers may have shifted, so you will need to replace them with new ones. 

Repairing the Foundation Problem 

Several methods can be used to restore your home. Here are some of the repair methods Foundation Recovery System experts might suggest: 

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FAQs

How long does the concrete leveling process take?

Most concrete leveling projects around pool decks can be completed in just a few hours, and each area is ready for use just 20 minutes after repair.

How does polyurethane foam concrete leveling work? 

The process starts with drilling small holes into the affected concrete slab. Then, a leveling compound, polyurethane foam, is injected under the slab. As the foam expands, it fills the voids and raises the slab to its correct level. The holes are then sealed, leaving the surface ready for use almost immediately. 

Is concrete leveling environmentally friendly? 

Yes, concrete leveling is considered environmentally friendly because it uses less material than concrete replacement and extends the life of the existing concrete, thereby reducing waste. The material used is also non-toxic to the environment. 

Leah Leitow

Content Writer

Leah is a Content Writer for Groundworks with more than ten years of experience working in the foundation repair industry. Her experience ranges from working with homeowners to find the right solution to training inspectors and staff. In her background as a Michigan journalist, she gained invaluable insight into people's lives throughout our state. Leah lives in metro Detroit with her husband and two sons.

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_{Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Foundation Recovery Systems does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.}