Challenge

📅 Posted: 02-18-2025

Challenge: Erosion-Caused Voids Threaten Church Parking Lot Stability

Location: Jones, OK (73049)
Project Type: Concrete Void Fill & Stabilization
Installation Date: October 2024

The Jones Assembly of God Church was experiencing a serious issue with rainwater runoff across their parking lot and driveway. Over time, heavy rainfall had washed away the soil underneath a section of the parking area, creating a large void beneath the concrete slab.

With no solid ground beneath it, the concrete surface was at risk of sinking, cracking, or even collapsing, creating a major safety hazard for church members and visitors. If left unaddressed, the church faced costly repairs or full slab replacement in the near future.

Concerned about the potential dangers and long-term effects, the church contacted Vesta Foundation Solutions for a professional inspection and a lasting solution to their problem.

Solution

Solution: PolyLevel® Injection to Stabilize and Protect Concrete

After a thorough inspection, our experts at Vesta Foundation Solutions determined that the best solution for this issue was PolyLevel® foam injection, a lightweight, high-strength polyurethane foam designed to fill voids, stabilize soil, and support concrete surfaces without adding excessive weight.

Why PolyLevel®?

✔️ Expands to completely fill voids, ensuring long-term structural support.
✔️ Cures quickly, allowing full use of the parking lot within hours.
✔️ Water-resistant, preventing future soil washout and void formation.

Installation Process:

Our Vesta Foundation Solutions team arrived in October 2024 and completed the project efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to church operations.

✔️ Step 1: Drilled small, strategic injection holes in the affected concrete area.
✔️ Step 2: Injected PolyLevel® foam, which expanded beneath the slab to completely fill the void.
✔️ Step 3: Monitored the stabilization process to ensure even support across the concrete surface.
✔️ Step 4: Sealed the injection holes and conducted a final assessment.

Results & Impact:

✔️ Parking lot stabilized and protected from future settlement.
✔️ Voids completely filled, eliminating the risk of concrete failure.
✔️ Minimal disruption—church operations continued as usual.
✔️ Church representatives were extremely pleased with the results.

Thanks to PolyLevel®, the church now has a safe and stable parking area that is protected from further erosion, ensuring long-term durability and safety for all visitors.

🔹 Experiencing voids, sinking concrete, or soil washout? Contact Vesta Foundation Solutions today for a free inspection!