Spring Into Safety: Why NOW is the Time for PolyLevel® Concrete Repair (and How It Helps with ADA Compliance)

April 23rd, 2025 by Jayden Hamilton

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Spring Into Safety: Why Now’s the Time for PolyLevel® Concrete Repair (and How It Helps with ADA Compliance)

As spring returns to the Northeast, it’s not just flowers popping up—it’s also sunken sidewalks, uneven driveways, and cracked concrete. After months of freezing temperatures and thaw cycles, concrete around your home or business may have shifted or settled, creating dangerous tripping hazards and unappealing entrances.

Fortunately, spring is the perfect time to fix those issues, and PolyLevel® concrete leveling is the fast, effective solution that restores safety, appearance, and even ADA compliance.

🌷 Why Concrete Problems Appear in Spring

During the winter, the ground beneath concrete slabs freezes, expands, and contracts. When spring arrives and the ground thaws, and that shift in soil can cause concrete to:

Sink or settle unevenly
Crack or tilt
Create gaps or trip hazards
Be a major eye sore

You’ll most often see this in sidewalks, driveways, patios, pool decks, and walkways near entrances — all of which are heavily used as the weather warms up.

✅ What Is PolyLevel®?

PolyLevel® technology is a permanent, modern concrete lifting solution that works by injecting a high-density polyurethane foam beneath your sunken slab. The foam gently expands, raising the concrete back to a safe, level position. It cures quickly (within 15 minutes!) and is less invasive than traditional mud-jacking or full replacement.

♿ PolyLevel® and ADA Compliance

Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or business owner, uneven concrete can be more than an eyesore — it can be a liability.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any trip hazard over ¼ inch can be considered non-compliant, especially on walkways and ramps. That means sunken or misaligned concrete slabs could:

Violate building codes
Create barriers for wheelchairs and walkers
Lead to costly slip-and-fall incidents

Using PolyLevel® to level walkways and paths ensures a smoother, safer surface for everyone — including those with mobility challenges.

For businesses, maintaining ADA-compliant access isn’t just about safety — it also helps you avoid fines, lawsuits, and negative customer experiences.

🛠️ Why Spring Is the Best Time for PolyLevel®

Spring offers ideal conditions for PolyLevel® work:

Thawed ground makes it easier to inject foam and get accurate leveling.
Dryer weather helps foam set quickly and ensures long-term durability.
Less foot traffic early in the season means minimal disruption to your space.
Summer gathering are approaching.

Plus, repairing sunken concrete early prevents further cracking, water pooling, or erosion later in the year.

🏠 Where You Can Use PolyLevel®

Sidewalks and walkways
Driveways
Stairways
Garage floors and entryways
Patios and porches
Pool decks
Warehouse floors and commercial entryways

📞 Ready to Raise Your Concrete and Boost Safety?

Don’t wait until someone trips. If you’ve noticed uneven surfaces around your home or business, spring is the time to act. At Adirondack Basement Systems, we proudly offer PolyLevel® concrete lifting as a fast, clean, and long-lasting solution to sunken slabs — with a special eye on ADA compliance and public safety.

Contact us today for a free estimate at 1-518-371-9621, and let’s get your property leveled, safe, and spring-ready!