Uneven or settled warehouse concrete can interfere with forklift traffic, loading areas, entrances, storage areas, and everyday facility operations. When concrete settles because of voids or changes beneath the slab, lifting and stabilization may provide an alternative to removing and replacing otherwise serviceable concrete.

Concrete Lifting Technologies provides warehouse floor leveling, concrete void filling, and commercial concrete lifting services for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial properties throughout greater Madison and northwestern Wisconsin.

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Warehouse Floor Leveling for Commercial Facilities

Warehouse floors and surrounding concrete experience substantial traffic and loading. When a concrete slab settles, the resulting change in elevation can create uneven transitions, depressed areas, or gaps beneath the slab.

Our team evaluates the affected concrete and surrounding conditions to determine whether concrete lifting, void filling, or slab stabilization may be appropriate for the project.

We work with facility managers, property managers, building owners, maintenance teams, and other commercial decision-makers to evaluate concrete settlement and develop a defined project scope.

Common Warehouse Concrete Problems

We can evaluate commercial concrete problems including:

• Settled warehouse floor slabs
• Voids beneath concrete slabs
• Uneven forklift travel areas
• Depressed loading and unloading areas
• Settled loading dock approaches
• Uneven concrete transitions
• Concrete settlement around entrances and doors
• Exterior warehouse slabs and aprons
• Settled sidewalks and pedestrian areas
• Gaps beneath concrete
• Concrete affected by soil settlement, erosion, or washout

If you have noticed a section of concrete dropping, rocking, cracking, or becoming uneven, the visible settlement may indicate that support beneath the slab has changed.

Concrete Void Filling & Slab Stabilization

Concrete slabs depend on the material beneath them for support. When soil settles or material is lost beneath a slab, voids can develop and the concrete above may settle.

Concrete void filling addresses the space beneath the affected concrete to help restore support. Depending on the site conditions and condition of the existing slab, lifting may also be possible.

Every project is different. Our evaluation considers:

• The location and extent of settlement
• Existing concrete condition
• Potential voids beneath the slab
• Access to the affected area
• Surrounding concrete and structures
• Facility traffic and operational requirements
• The intended use and loading of the area
• The overall scope of the project

The goal is to determine what work is appropriate for the specific site rather than applying the same solution to every warehouse.

Commercial Concrete Lifting for Warehouses & Distribution Facilities

Warehouse and distribution facilities have unique operational requirements. Work may need to be coordinated around forklifts, deliveries, employees, inventory, loading activity, and other facility operations.

Before work begins, we can discuss:

Access Requirements

Where equipment needs to enter and how the affected concrete can be accessed.

Facility Traffic

Forklift routes, pedestrian traffic, loading activity, and other operational considerations.

Scheduling

How the project can be coordinated with your facility's schedule and access requirements.

Project Scope

Which areas need to be addressed and whether additional settlement should be evaluated.

Site Conditions

The condition of the existing concrete, surrounding areas, and support beneath the slab can all affect the recommended approach.

Typical Warehouse Concrete Leveling Project

Commercial projects vary in size and complexity, but a typical project may include the following steps.

1. Site Visit - We inspect the affected concrete and discuss the problem with your facility or maintenance team.
2. Concrete & Settlement Evaluation - We evaluate visible settlement, slab elevations, potential voids, access, and surrounding conditions.
3. Project Scope - We identify the areas to be addressed and discuss the proposed work with you.
4. Concrete Lifting or Void Filling - The selected work is performed in the designated areas based on the project requirements and site condition. 
5. Evaluation of Completed Work - The completed area is reviewed to confirm that the planned work has been performed.
6. Project Completion - The work area is cleaned up and returned according to the agreed project scope.

Commercial Applications

Our warehouse and commercial concrete services may be appropriate for:

• Warehouses
• Distribution centers
• Manufacturing facilities
• Industrial buildings
• Loading docks
• Loading dock approaches
• Concrete aprons
• Warehouse entrances
• Drive lanes
• Exterior slabs
• Pedestrian walkways
• Commercial sidewalks
• Equipment and storage areas

If you're responsible for maintaining a commercial facility and have noticed concrete settlement, contact us to discuss the site and determine whether an evaluation is appropriate.