Industrial Concrete Lifting
We provide specialized concrete lifting and leveling services tailored to the needs of industrial facilities. Our solutions help restore safety, efficiency, and stability to warehouse floors, loading docks, and production areas — all with minimal disruption to your operations. By preventing trip hazards, reducing equipment wear, and minimizing costly downtime, our services become a valuable asset in supporting long-term operational success.
Case Study:
Restoring Floor Integrity at Industrial Warehouse and Shipping Facility
Background
Our client, a general contractor managing an industrial warehouse and shipping facility, faced a significant challenge with their concrete flooring. Heavy loads had been stored along the perimeter of the facility for years, leading to uneven settlement and affecting daily operations.
The Problem
The concrete floor had progressively settled between 1 to 4 inches along the building’s perimeter due to poor soil compaction during initial construction. Over time, this created visible cracks and separations in the floor, compromising the structural integrity of the surface. These conditions posed a serious safety hazard, making it difficult for workers to safely move heavy materials and equipment through the facility.
The Alternative
Initially, the client considered completely cutting out and replacing the damaged sections of the floor. However, this approach would have been both costly and time-consuming, disrupting the facility’s operations for weeks or even months. This downtime would have impacted the client’s tenants, who required uninterrupted use of the facility.
The Solution
We recommended a cost-effective alternative: structural polyurethane foam injection. This method allowed our team to lift the settled concrete floor back to its original height without removing or replacing any sections of the slab. To accommodate the facility’s schedule, the client prepared the workspace by clearing the affected area and providing access to a loading dock. Our technicians completed the project in just three days, with no interruptions to the facility’s daily operations.
Results
Upon completion, the concrete floor was raised back to its original level, effectively eliminating the cracks, separations, and uneven surfaces. The client benefited from a cost-effective solution that minimized downtime and restored a safe, functional workspace for their tenants. The project’s success not only extended the life of the concrete floor but also demonstrated the advantages of polyurethane foam injection as a non-invasive, durable solution for industrial flooring challenges.
Case Study:
Enhancing Industrial
Safety and Stability
Background
A large industrial sawmill in Northern Alberta operates high-vibration equipment critical to production. Over time, the concrete flooring faced significant settlement challenges, impacting both safety and operations.
The Problem
Area 1: Slab settlement in a high-traffic area led to trip hazards for foot traffic and created an obstacle for forklift movement, raising serious health and safety concerns.
Area 2: Due to constant vibrations from heavy machinery, the floor in the work area continued to sink year over year, reaching a 4-inch settlement. This persistent issue was flagged as a critical health and safety concern by the facility’s safety committee.
The Alternative
A traditional approach would have involved cutting out and replacing the concrete, but this solution posed multiple challenges:
High Costs: Concrete replacement would have been an expensive endeavor, requiring extensive material and labor costs.
Significant Downtime: A full replacement would have meant shutting down sections of the facility for an extended period, negatively impacting production schedules and delivery timelines.
Operational Disruptions: Removing and replacing the existing slabs would have introduced additional logistical complexities, further delaying essential operations.
The Solution
Area 1: Structural polyurethane foam was installed to lift the settled concrete back to its original height, eliminating the trip hazard and addressing the health and safety risks.
Area 2: Rather than lifting the floor back to its original level, the client opted to stabilize the existing floor to prevent further settlement. Polyurethane foam was injected to fill voids beneath the slabs, reinforcing the foundation without requiring disruptive lifting or replacement.
Results
The entire project was completed in just two days. Minimal Impact to Production: The customer specifically chose to have the work completed during active production because the polyurethane injection process had a negligible effect on daily operations.