Drilling Progress Village What is Mud Jacking?

Drilling companies have many drilling services because there are many geological conditions. For example, when it comes to professional drilling, Progress Village residents should be made aware that the services for fixing a sinkhole are not going to be the same as the services for foundational drilling. One of the services that many people are not aware of is known as mud jacking. Many reasons may cause concrete of homes like porches pool decks, and walkways, to sink deeper into the ground. This does not always mean that there is a sinkhole on the property, but it doesn’t imply that there is some sort of settlement issue.

What Causes Sinking or Uneven Concrete?

Even though the most common reason why a homeowner would be experiencing sinking or uneven concrete is because of a settling foundation, there are many other causes for this issue that can be corrected by geotechnical drilling. Progress Village residents should know that tree roots growing under the concrete can cause it to start sinking. Also, if the soil below the concrete is experience water erosion it can cause the soil to start sinking. Although in the state of Florida we do not have to worry about Earthquakes, this could potentially be another cause of sinking concrete in other areas of the United States.

How does Mud Jacking Work?

When drilling professionals are called to a project that involves mud jacking, there are two main aspects to consider when performing geotechnical drilling. Profess village residents should know that sinking concrete means that there is a void slowly forming underground. The first task in mud drilling is to fill the void in order to prevent more damage from occurring. Often times the voids are filled with a mixture of soil and cement. Once the void has been filled, the next aspect to mud drilling is to raise the posts that have started to sink into the ground.

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