Sinking concrete slab — San Francisco, California
A concrete slab that has sunk or settled unevenly creates trip hazards, pools water against the foundation, and worsens as the void beneath the slab grows. Causes include soil erosion from poor drainage, tree-root decay leaving voids, or inadequate compaction during the original pour. A concrete mason can lift the slab back to grade using polyurethane foam injection or mudjacking, fill the void, and level the joints so the surface is flush, safe, and drains correctly.
Who to call
For this problem in San Francisco, call a: Betonwerker
Vind een Betonwerker in San FranciscoSymptoms to look for
- Uneven or sunken sections visible on the driveway or patio surface
- Tripping hazard at the joints where one slab sits lower than the next
- Water pooling on one side of the slab instead of draining away
- A growing gap between the slab edge and the house foundation
Spoeddienst in San Francisco
Emergency home services in San Francisco are available 24/7 at premium rates — expect $150–$300+/hour for after-hours plumbing or electrical, the highest tier in the US. Response times average 45–90 minutes given hilly terrain and parking scarcity. Always verify an active CSLB license and proper DBI permits.