Reinforcement and leveling of flat floor and foundation structures
A fundamental solution against all negative consequences
What causes settlement?
There are many different causes of settlement and contributing factors. All of them are related to some change in the foundation soils, which in turn leads to movement of structures. For example, drought dries out the ground, causing soils (especially clay) to shrink. Seismic or construction activity shakes the ground, often leading to soil liquefaction (decompaction), which effectively “squeezes” liquid out of the soil. Earthworks or piling operations, and even heavy traffic or vibration from machinery, can shift, displace, and alter the condition of the ground.
In addition, different soil types respond differently to various conditions and impacts. For example, clay is particularly prone to shrinkage during dry conditions (and conversely expands during wet or freezing periods), while gravel and rocky soils can be more affected by nearby excavation. Excess water has a “softening” effect on silty soils.
Settlement can occur over large areas of land or within a small localized zone. It may develop gradually over a long period of time, or occur suddenly as a result of nearby activity or a single significant impact. Once the ground has been disturbed, building settlement becomes a matter of time. As a result, foundations or supports are no longer adequately supported and begin to sink due to weakened soil.
Uretek methods for correcting settlement and deformation, which include lifting concrete floors and restoring uniform contact with the ground, are effective for buildings of all sizes, including residential properties. They also deliver successful results for driveways and roads of any type and importance. Uretek contractors have successfully completed thousands of projects worldwide.
In practice: if you have a sunken or sloping floor, re-leveling of the structure is required. The project implementation begins with a site visit and assessment to determine the causes of deformation. Then our experienced engineers and technicians define the appropriate approach, developing a solution tailored to the specific needs of your building (or private home). As the building and its settled floors are restored to their design level, any internal and external cracks in walls (and connection points) typically close as well. Our solutions for lifting and repairing concrete floors provide an advanced and modern alternative to traditional methods involving demolition and significant disruption.
There are many different causes of settlement and contributing factors. All of them are related to some change in the foundation soils, which in turn leads to movement of structures. For example, drought dries out the ground, causing soils (especially clay) to shrink. Seismic or construction activity shakes the ground, often leading to soil liquefaction (decompaction), which effectively “squeezes” liquid out of the soil. Earthworks or piling operations, and even heavy traffic or vibration from machinery, can shift, displace, and alter the condition of the ground.
In addition, different soil types respond differently to various conditions and impacts. For example, clay is particularly prone to shrinkage during dry conditions (and conversely expands during wet or freezing periods), while gravel and rocky soils can be more affected by nearby excavation. Excess water has a “softening” effect on silty soils.
Settlement can occur over large areas of land or within a small localized zone. It may develop gradually over a long period of time, or occur suddenly as a result of nearby activity or a single significant impact. Once the ground has been disturbed, building settlement becomes a matter of time. As a result, foundations or supports are no longer adequately supported and begin to sink due to weakened soil.
Uretek methods for correcting settlement and deformation, which include lifting concrete floors and restoring uniform contact with the ground, are effective for buildings of all sizes, including residential properties. They also deliver successful results for driveways and roads of any type and importance. Uretek contractors have successfully completed thousands of projects worldwide.
In practice: if you have a sunken or sloping floor, re-leveling of the structure is required. The project implementation begins with a site visit and assessment to determine the causes of deformation. Then our experienced engineers and technicians define the appropriate approach, developing a solution tailored to the specific needs of your building (or private home). As the building and its settled floors are restored to their design level, any internal and external cracks in walls (and connection points) typically close as well. Our solutions for lifting and repairing concrete floors provide an advanced and modern alternative to traditional methods involving demolition and significant disruption.
Learning to understand foundation and floor slab subsidence
Don’t face this challenge alone. Get as much information as possible to make an objective decision. From our experience, 2 out of 3 clients who contact us choose to carry out an inspection and review the recommendations.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
If you’ve reached this section, it means you are ready to take responsibility for the future of your property. We value your care and invite you to take the first step toward saving your valuable asset that is undergoing deterioration. However, don’t rush your decision — your well-being and safety matter.
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Carefully monitor the progression of damage using professional tools, identifying the “point of no return”
Develop a solution plan taking into account structural, financial, and practical constraints, and implement it
Seek alternative solutions from third parties based on the conducted inspection
Risks caused by foundation deformation and damage:
Damage to communications that are laid under or near load-bearing structures;
Damage to the building's internal communications;
Damage to load-bearing walls, partitions, and ceilings;
Повреждение систем водоотведения;
Damage to the pavement and external buildings;
Shortening the life of the building;
Pre-emergency condition and the need for unscheduled major repairs;
Inconvenience of building operation and life-threatening conditions;
Heat loss and mold are caused by damaged waterproofing.
What happens to a building or structure?
What caused the cracks or structural displacements?
Is there any point in waiting for improvements or changes, and what kind of changes are we talking about?
Is a cosmetic repair sufficient, and for how long?
What will happen if I don't do anything, and by when?
Will "store-bought or do-it-yourself" solutions help, and what exactly?
Will the "familiar foreman" be able to solve the issue?
Is it possible to slow down or stop the destruction process?
Is it possible to return to the previous state? What are the options?
When is the best and cheapest time to start solving it? Or can it be done later?
What can you get for X rubles?
How much does the solution cost, and what are the implementation conditions?
Questions Uretek can answer:
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
By contacting URETEK, you will be able to:
-
Figure out what's going on -
Increase the operating time of the facility -
Make an informed and well-considered decision for yourself -
Take control of the asset's condition -
Stop the loss of asset value -
Choose the most suitable way to implement the solution
Completed projects
Almost instant results
Choosing and defining the appropriate solution together with the client
Only top brands of equipment and tools
The possibility of implementing the project in stages according to the client's required schedule
Post-project monitoring and promptness in case of necessary improvements. 24/7 communication
Parallel improvement of the characteristics of hydro-, heat- and vibration insulation of structures
We guarantee:
5 year
minimum warranty on completed work
0,5 mm
precision of the performed work
2-3 days
for completing a standard project
material curing time
18 sec
savings compared to other technologies
25%
NAVIGATION
services