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Sinkhole Repair

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Expert Sinkhole Repair Atlanta

Nothing is more unsettling than discovering that your house, fence, driveway, walkway, or sidewalk is susceptible to a trash pit or sinkhole. Sinkholes and trash pits can come in all sizes and can cause many different types of safety risks. For instance, small sinkholes that occur in backyards pose hazards for people to step in them and twist their ankle. Other sinkholes that occur near large trees or fences can cause severe tilt shifts and pose danger to the house or cars. Any type of surface depression in your yard should be addressed soon to prevent further damage in the future.

If you are in need of professional sinkhole repair in Atlanta, look no further than Sudlow Concrete. Our expert Atlanta sinkhole repair team has decades of combined experience in repairing sinkholes of all shapes and sizes.

What are Sinkholes and Trash Pits?

Sinkholes and trash pits are very common in Atlanta and occur in areas where previous construction projects bury debris such as trees, rotting stumps, trash, and other materials underground. What happens over time is these materials decay, causing a collapse of the underground bedrock to form a hole or depression in the ground's surface. Another reason for Atlanta sinkholes is due to old sewer pipes that are left underground by the city, which is information rarely disclosed to homeowners when purchasing property. Other activities such as drilling, mining, construction, and even heavy traffic can also weaken the surface of the earth and potentially form a sinkhole.

Sinkholes in Atlanta, GA more often occur from man-made causes, but they can also happen as a result of natural erosion or underground water sources that weaken bedrock and erode minerals in the soil, forming a depression in the earth's surface. Bedrock made of limestone, carbonate rock, and salt deposits are particularly at risk for forming sinkholes.

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Atlanta Sinkhole Repair Company

If you have a sinkhole in Atlanta or suspect you have an emerging sinkhole, it's important to repair it as soon as possible to prevent the damage from worsening. Sudlow Concrete is the top sinkhole repair company in Atlanta with guaranteed results. We repair sinkholes all around the Metro Atlanta area including Dunwoody, Roswell, Stone Mountain, Peachtree Corners, Marietta, Snellville and more.

Our professional repair team has experience repairing sinkholes that occur under driveways, sinkholes under patios and walkways, sinkholes under fences, and in front and backyards. No trash pit is a match for our professional sinkhole remediation team. Below are only a few examples of sinkhole repair projects we've completed.

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If you are concerned about a possible sinkhole or trash pit in your yard, contact Sudlow Concrete today. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we promise to fully repair all sinkholes and trash pit damage for good!

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Sinkhole Warning Signs

Sinkholes can be dangerous mainly because they are so unpredictable. Because they form so slowly through natural geophysical shifts, it can be difficult to determine if enough change occurs to be able to identify it. If you suspect your yard or land may have an emerging sinkhole, there are certain warning signs you can look for to properly diagnose it. The presence of one or more of these sinkhole warning signs could indicate that a sinkhole or trash pit is emerging. Watch for these warning signs and call a professional sinkhole repair company to help you diagnose if a sinkhole is actually present:

Slopes or dips that appear in yards

Dead patches of plants or grass

Buckling of concrete slabs, driveways, or walkways

Cracks in stairs, bricks, or blocks

Tilt shifts in retaining walls

Cracks around doors or window frames

Drained ponds

Wells filled with debris

How to Repair Sinkholes

The most important step of properly repairing Atlanta sinkholes is identifying the root cause. Many homeowners will simply pour dirt or other materials in the sinkhole to fill it up temporarily. This method is improper, dangerous, and will actually speed up the decaying process - it will not fix the issue. If dirt is simply added to the sinking area, it will only add more weight to the weakened surface and actually cause it to sink even faster, especially when it gets wet.

The only way to properly repair a sinkhole is to find its root source, which requires extensive excavation and fully cleaning out the trash pit. The sinkhole will not go away until the underground debris is fully cleaned out and removed. Because the debris can be deep underground, excavation allows for full visibility to the size and depth of the trash or other debris causing the sinkhole's surface depression. A professional sinkhole repair company is strongly recommended, because you can never tell if the sinkhole is large or small until comprehensive excavation is complete.

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5

Bill and his team did such an amazing job, and took a lot of care with our project. They were quick, timely, and the process was seamless. Our driveway was in very bad shape—it was old, and we just finished a renovation that busted it up even more. It looks incredible now (not to mention so... Bill and his team did such an amazing job, and took a lot of care with our project. They were quick, timely, and the process was seamless. Our driveway was in very bad shape—it was old, and we just finished a renovation that busted it up even more. It looks incredible now (not to mention so much safer for our family). Bill was able to widen the driveway by a foot and create a drainage system for us to eliminate erosion. We're thrilled with how it turned out, and he had extremely competitive pricing and a top notch team. Would highly recommend!

5

Bill Sudlow and his crew did an excellent job removing 2 trash pits (one from under the front porch) and then rebuilding my porch. I had tried for years to just keep filling them up, but they only got worse. I never could keep the front steps from sinking and this year the holes just got to my... Bill Sudlow and his crew did an excellent job removing 2 trash pits (one from under the front porch) and then rebuilding my porch. I had tried for years to just keep filling them up, but they only got worse. I never could keep the front steps from sinking and this year the holes just got to my breaking point and looked at my options. Sudlow Concrete was the only firm that I felt comfortable working with. The only disappointing part of the job was when they covered the driveway with plastic; and it didn’t last an hour and ended up shredded. The driveway has a good slope to it which caused the bobcat to just slide. This is the only issue I had with the job. Everything else is better than I expected. Sudlow’s work is first class all the way. My porch, steps, and sidewalk look better than the original work.

5

Fantastic work. Team showed up when said they would to accomodate my schedule. Bill was very thorough in what was to be done, what needed to be done. Even recommended saving a tree I thought I was going to have to remove due to stump issues so saved me a bit there. Follow up was great. Team... Fantastic work. Team showed up when said they would to accomodate my schedule. Bill was very thorough in what was to be done, what needed to be done. Even recommended saving a tree I thought I was going to have to remove due to stump issues so saved me a bit there. Follow up was great. Team very professional and courteous. New driveway is beautiful. Neighbor used them, recommended them to me. And did not regret it one bit! Highly recommended.

5

We had a patio and driveway replaced this month by Sudlow Concrete and they did a fantastic job. As you can see from the photos there were some things to work around, but they were confident and competent, reassuring us they could handle it with minimum disruption and no damage, and they... We had a patio and driveway replaced this month by Sudlow Concrete and they did a fantastic job. As you can see from the photos there were some things to work around, but they were confident and competent, reassuring us they could handle it with minimum disruption and no damage, and they delivered. Not only did they show up early in the AM, cleaned up well, and ensured the work was completed on schedule, they also communicated effectively, had very competitive pricing, and called each afternoon to ensure things were going as planned. Special callout to the ladies in the office; I think I spoke to every one of them and they were great. And the crew that actually did the work was clearly seasoned and accustomed to working together. They were like a well-oiled machine, each knowing their job, helping one another, and they all seemed intent on delivering a quality outcome. I even asked for a little touch-up a week later, nothing they did wrong, and they accommodated and even went a little above and beyond. Highly recommended!

5

Sudlow Concrete did an amazing job with our driveway! They were very professional, quick, and affordable. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a new driveway. We are so happy with the outcome and will use them again for any future projects!

5

Sudlow did a great job repairing a dip in my driveway, and also removing a basketball pole and the concrete underneath. Mr. Sudlow was very professional, extremely nice. The caliber of work was excellent, and the price was right. I highly recommend Sudlow.

5

Outstanding service. What was originally scheduled as a two-day job was completed before 5 o'clock on the first day. We had been needing to replace our driveway for years. It had sagged and sloped to the side and I wasn't sure it could be easily replaced. Sudlow Concrete handled it easily,... Outstanding service. What was originally scheduled as a two-day job was completed before 5 o'clock on the first day. We had been needing to replace our driveway for years. It had sagged and sloped to the side and I wasn't sure it could be easily replaced. Sudlow Concrete handled it easily, bringing it a dump truck of dirt to level out the driveway before pouring concrete. Now water flows down the driveway rather than my neighbor's yard. I couldn't be happier with their service.

5

Working with Sudlow concrete was a great experience. They made time to explain everything they were going to do in order to meet our expectations. It was a hassle free, low pressure exchange with a fair price for an outstanding product. The construction team arrived on time and was very... Working with Sudlow concrete was a great experience. They made time to explain everything they were going to do in order to meet our expectations. It was a hassle free, low pressure exchange with a fair price for an outstanding product. The construction team arrived on time and was very respectful throughout. I was especially impressed with how thorough the team was in making sure they were on track to do the way we wanted. The whole thing was worth it and we love our new driveway, plus, extra parking spot! I'm telling anyone that asks, this is a great company to trust with your project.

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