How PolyLevel Can Help Repair a Shifting Concrete Pool Deck in Colonia, NJ

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A concrete pool deck should provide a stable, even surface around the pool, but outdoor concrete can shift over time as the conditions beneath the slab change. When this happens, homeowners may begin noticing gaps, uneven areas, or separation between the concrete and the pool. A recent project in Colonia, NJ is a good example of how these types of concrete concerns can be addressed with PolyLevel. At this home, the homeowner noticed gaps developing in the concrete pool deck. One area appeared to be rising up from the pool, leaving a noticeable gap between the concrete and the pool edge. The homeowner also noticed that the pool liner had shifted, making the condition of the surrounding concrete an important concern. While the pool liner itself was not repaired with PolyLevel, the concrete deck could be addressed separately to help improve its position and support.

Our team at Quality 1st, led by Foreman Ash, first evaluated the affected sections of the pool deck to determine where the concrete had shifted. When concrete moves, one possible cause is a loss of support beneath the slab. Voids can develop beneath outdoor concrete for several reasons, leaving portions of the slab without the support they originally had. Rather than removing the entire pool deck, PolyLevel can be used to address the space beneath the existing concrete. PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane material that is injected beneath settled or uneven concrete through small access points drilled into the slab. Once injected, the material expands into available voids beneath the concrete, helping fill those spaces and provide additional support. The expansion can also help raise the affected concrete toward a more appropriate position when the conditions beneath the slab allow for it.

For this Colonia pool deck, our team used PolyLevel beneath the affected concrete to help lift and support the slabs where the gaps had developed. The process allowed the team to work beneath the existing concrete rather than removing and replacing the entire deck. This type of concrete repair can be particularly useful around outdoor spaces such as pool decks, where preserving the existing concrete can help minimize the amount of disruption to the property. The goal of a concrete lifting project is not simply to improve how the surface looks. Providing support beneath the slab is an important part of addressing concrete movement. By filling voids and supporting the concrete from underneath, PolyLevel can help improve the position of affected slabs and create a more even surface.

Once the repair was completed, the affected pool deck had a more supported and improved position around the pool, helping reduce the noticeable gaps that had developed. The project gave the homeowner a way to address the concrete concerns without replacing the entire pool deck. If you are noticing gaps, uneven concrete, or movement around your pool deck, driveway, walkway, or patio, having the concrete evaluated can help determine what may be happening beneath the surface. At Quality 1st Basement Systems, our team can evaluate concrete movement and determine whether a solution such as PolyLevel may be appropriate for the affected area. Contact our team today for a free, no-obligation estimate and inspection!