Rapid Recovery: Stabilizing a Settled 1,740 Sq Ft Basement Slab in Cookstown

Challenge

A homeowner in Cookstown, Ontario, faced a serious problem: their entire basement floor was unstable. Upon inspection, we observed significant cracks and severe unevenness, with sections settling by up to an inch. This wasn’t just a cosmetic issue—it posed a structural hazard and threatened the overall stability of the home. The slab’s failure compromised areas near the furnace and support columns, preventing the homeowner from safely proceeding with any renovation plans. A permanent, whole-floor solution was clearly needed immediately.

Solution

Canadian Concrete Leveling determined that full slab replacement was unnecessary. The challenge was addressed immediately using our advanced PolyLEVEL injection system. Unlike traditional “mudjacking,” which adds heavy material to already compromised soil, PolyLEVEL uses a lightweight, high-strength structural polymer.

Small, dime-sized holes were drilled into the 1,740 sq ft slab, and the expanding PolyLEVEL polymer was injected to fill every void beneath the floor. By carefully controlling the injection, our crew achieved a precise, controlled lift, stabilizing the entire slab and reducing trip hazards. Because the polymer cures in minutes, the basement floor was ready for use almost immediately.

The result was a complete transformation. The critical settlement issue was permanently resolved, and the entire floor was fully stabilized. An unstable, cracked slab became a solid, reliable foundation for the basement. For the Cookstown homeowner, this delivered structural assurance and peace of mind. The clean, fast, and minimally invasive PolyLEVEL process provided a safe, fully supported basement slab while avoiding the mess and cost of full floor replacement.