Concrete Trip Hazard Repair
How many times have you been walking along, minding your own business, when suddenly, your foot catches on a raised bit of concrete and you have to try to catch yourself in order to keep from falling?
Probably far more often than you’d like.
Concrete trip hazards are more than a nuisance, though. They can be a potential liability. Fortunately, PolyFoam Solutions provides the concrete trip hazard repair services you need to lift and level out your concrete so that the trip hazards are no more and you can breathe a sigh of relief when walking over that one spot that used to always catch your foot before.
What Causes Concrete To Sink?
How do concrete trip hazards even happen? There are a few different ways. Some of the most common causes of concrete trip hazards include the following.
- Uneven Pavement. This can happen from improper installation and wear and tear.
- Tree Roots. Tree roots can push pavement up, leading to trip hazards.
- Settling or Shifting Soil. It’s natural for soil to settle or shift, but this can destabilize sidewalks.
- Cracks and Fractures. These can develop to weathering, temperature fluctuations, and more.
- Poor Construction and/or Maintenance. A poor job or poor maintenance can result in weaker sidewalks more prone to trip hazards.
Avoid Fines
In some places, sidewalks are the responsibility of the city. In others, they are the responsibility of the homeowner. You’ll need to look up local code requirements to know if trip hazard repair is your responsibility or not.
If you’re responsible, in need of concrete trip hazard repair, and ignore the issue, you could get slapped with a hefty fine. You would need to get the appropriate permits and approvals to ensure compliance with municipal standards.
While typically property owners are responsible, you could also face consequences if it’s the city’s responsibility but you try to fix it instead of leaving it to them.
The best way to know whether or not you’re responsible for concrete trip hazard repair for the sidewalks outside your home is to call your city and ask them directly. That way, you can ensure that you take appropriate action.
Don’t Ignore Liability Risks
The last thing you want is for someone to get hurt because of a trip hazard that was your responsibility to take care of. When you notice trip hazards, there are a few things you can do while waiting for the repair to keep everyone safer.
- Put Up a Warning Sign and Barriers. This alerts people to the risk so that they can navigate around the trip hazard and risk of accidents is minimized.
- Get the Problem Fixed. There are some DIY solutions out there, but for everyone’s safety, it’s best to leave concrete trip hazard repair to the professionals. There are a few different ways you can fix this problem, from grinding to replacement. For an effective, long-lasting solution that doesn’t take very long, concrete lifting and leveling is an excellent solution.
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Professional Concrete Trip Hazard Repair Services In Northern Utah
PolyFoam Solutions provides the professional concrete trip hazard repair services you need to address those problems quickly and efficiently. Through using polyfoam injections, we’re able to fix those safety concerns with long-lasting solutions.
This process is minimally invasive, preserving the aesthetics of your concrete. It’s also quick, because we don’t have to tear out your current concrete and replace it. Since polyfoam is waterproof, you don’t have to worry about having this service redone every few years either.
To learn more about how our process works or any of the other concrete repair services we can offer you, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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