A-1 Concrete Leveling and Foundation Repair Western New York raises sunken concrete slabs using patented equipment. We drill 1” diameter holes through the concrete and, using hydraulic pressure injection to pump below the slab, fill the voided areas below and raise the slab back to its' original position. Raising your existing slabs saves 50%-70% versus replacement and is environmentally friendly. "We Pump It Up!"
2. A-1 Concrete Leveling
We Pump It Up!
Raise your concrete & Patented A-1 pumping
save 50% to 70% system powerfully
versus the cost of raises the largest and
replacement! heaviest concrete slabs
Nation’s largest No waiting – same day
concrete leveling use of lifted slabs
company for over 25
years Ecologically sound &
environmentally friendly
Locally-owned franchise
Free estimates!
3. What is Concrete Leveling?
The process of raising sunken concrete slabs through
the use of hydraulic pressure injection where a grout, or
other base material, creates a new sub-base by filling
voids beneath concrete slabs though 1” in diameter
holes and hydraulically raising the sunken slab back to
the original position
Also known as concrete raising, concrete lifting, slab-
jacking, mud-jacking
Environmentally responsible application
Reuse existing slabs versus replacement
Limestone material is natural and non-toxic to plants and animals
Definition
4. History of Concrete Leveling
1929 Mudjacking Begins – Iowa Hwy Dept
1942 WWII – Navy pumps grout under
concrete airfield runways
1959 Airplaco develops “Hydra-Jak”
one of the first mudjack pumps
for leveling and stabilization
1960 Mud-jacking and slab-jacking
through becomes more widely used
1980 for industrial and municipal
applications; various self-
contained pumping systems
are developed and refined
during this time
1983 Grover Miller invents and
patents the A-1 pumping system;
a more efficient mid-range self-
contained concrete leveling
pumping system
History
5. A-
History of A-1 Concrete Leveling
Grover Miller trademarked and patented his self-
contained concrete leveling unit in 1983
Miller founded A-1 Concrete Leveling in 1983
Miller's unique design represents over 35 years of
experience in pumping technologies
Under the leadership of President Jim Creed over the
last 25 years, A-1 has grown to over 50 franchised
business units operating nationally
Miller founded the company with the idea of
continuously improving the pumping system which has
led to A-1 being America’s Largest Concrete
Leveler
A-1 is consistently rated
within the Entrepreneur
Magazine “Franchise 500”
History
6. The A-1 Concrete
A-
Leveling Process A-1’s self-contained patented
pumping system
1 A-1 pumping
2 compound is
pumped below
concrete to fill voids
and raise the slabs
28 Years & Still
Pumping Strong!
After concrete has
been leveled, holes
3 are sealed off with a
non-shrinking grout
Application
7. How Does A-1 Lift the
Largest Concrete Slabs?
The Kugel Ball
10,000 lb. Amadeus granite ball
5' sphere
Base of Tittlinger Granite
Floats on a continuous stream of
water
The scientific principle is called
Hydrodynamic Lubrication,
like hydro-planing
If it floats, it will lift…
Principle
8. Anatomy of a Lift:
Cheektowaga, NY – 07/01/07
What does A-1’s
material look like
under the slab?
Interior cross-
section post-raise
demonstrating how
A-1’s limestone mix
filled the void
beneath this patio
Photo taken one
week after pumping
Principle
9. Commercial/Industrial/Municipal
Companies Using Concrete Leveling Services
Government Entities
Using & Supporting Injection Applications
Support
10. Retail Chains Prioritize Safety & Convenience!
Reduced Corporate Liability
by Eliminating Trip Hazards
Eliminated Sales Downtime
& Consumer Inconvenience
with A-1’s “No Wait”
Solution!
Commercial
Williamsville, NY – 08/05/07
11. John F. Kennedy Memorial
Restoration
BEFORE AFTER
Memorial Stella Niagara, NY– 04/22/08
14. Sidewalk Demonstration
Results in Sidewalk Leveling Project
150 Slabs Completed During Week of August 27th-31st
A-1’s Patented Equipment & Process Saves the Town Time and Money
Municipal
15. Raised Interior Warehouse Slab
Saved Down-time and a Forklift
BEFORE AFTER
Industrial
West Seneca, NY – 09/30/08
16. Truck Ramp Project
Successfully eliminated the 1” drop on truck ramp resulting in ease of
transition for fork truck traffic and reduction of chemical plant liability
due to potential chemical spills and fork truck accidents
Industrial
Tonawanda, NY - 08/2/07
17. Eliminated Trip Hazards & Drainage
Issues at Apartment Complex
Reduced Corporate Liability
BEFORE AFTER
Commercial – Prop. Mgmt
Amherst, NY – 04/15/09
18. Eliminated a Trip Hazard at
Apartment Complex
Reduce Corporate Liability
BEFORE AFTER
Commercial – Prop. Mgmt
Amherst, NY – 10/01/08
19. Kept Patio From Falling Away…
Property Management Company
Keeps Customers Happy
BEFORE AFTER
Commercial – Prop. Mgmt
Amherst, NY – 09/30/08
20. Saved a Patio for the Customer
Redirected Surface Water Drainage
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Rear Patio
West Seneca, NY – 05/16/08
21. No More Water Rollin’ In…
Redirected Surface Water Drainage
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Front Porch
Lockport, NY – 10/09/08
22. Our First Porch Saved in 2008!
Redirected Surface Water Drainage
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Front Porch
West Seneca, NY – 03/24/08
23. Patio Raised & Resurfaced!!!
This customer re-established
their existing concrete patio with
A-1’s pressure injection
application, then had The MJA
Company treat the cracks and
resurface, resulting in a beautiful
“”new” patio less than ½ the
cost of replacement!!!
Before
After Raising After
& Patching Resurfacing
Residential – Front Porch Williamsville, NY – 06/19/08
24. Steps Rescued in 2009!
Make Safety A Priority
BEFORE AFTER
Grand Island, NY
03/16/09
East Amherst, NY
04/08/09
Residential – Entry / Step
25. Turned a Leap Back Into a Step!
Make Safety A Priority
BEFORE AFTER
Williamsville,
NY – 04/01/08
Williamsville,
NY – 04/27/09
Residential – Entry / Step
26. Raised Porch Entryways
Turned a Leap Back into a Step
BEFORE AFTER
East Amherst ,
NY - 04/18/07
East Amherst,
NY - 04/27/07
Residential – Entry
27. Turned a Leap Back into a Step
Redirected Water Drainage &
Increased Safety
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Stoop Cheektowaga, NY – 08/13/07
28. Saved a Breezeway
Saved the Customer Thousands of $$$
BEFORE AFTER
Residential
Tonawanda, NY – 04/21/09
29. Raised Driveway Upper Apron
Eliminated 4” Drop and Severe
Drainage Issue
BEFORE AFTER
East Amherst, NY – 08/06/07
Residential – Driveway Upper Apron
30. Raising Upper Aprons in WNY
Re-established Sub-Surface & Eliminated Drainage Issue!
BEFORE AFTER
Williamsville,
NY – 05/02/07
Cheektowaga,
NY – 04/04/08
Residential – Driveway Upper Apron
31. Saved a Driveway & Money for
Another Customer in 2009!
Re-directed Drainage Away from the House
BEFORE AFTER
East Amherst, NY – 04/08/09
Residential – Driveway Upper Apron
32. Saved the Customer Time and Money!
Eliminated Trip Hazard & Stopped Surface
Drainage from Entering Under the Slabs
BEFORE AFTER
Orchard Park, NY – 05/04/09
Residential – Driveway Lower Apron
33. Eliminated Severe Trip Hazards
Transitioned Slabs to Accommodate Walking!
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Sidewalks Cheektowaga, NY – 07/15/08
34. Rescued Pool Deck and Wood
Surround from a Bulldozer!
Saved Customer Thousands of $$$...
BEFORE AFTER
North Tonawanda, NY – 05/21/09
Residential – Pool Deck
35. Raised Interior Garage Slabs
8” Lift Achieved & a Garage Saved!
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Interior Garage Sanborn, NY - 04/24/07
36. Want More Information?
Call us at 716-341-4550
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