Please review the advantages of our Sandjacking process compared to mudpumping and foaming:

Moisture Control and Drying

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• Uses specifically ultra-dried sand, preventing additional moisture intrusion and buildup under the slab.

• Helps dry out the sub-base and underlying soils over time.

CONTRAST:

• Mudpumping introduces a wet slurry (cement, water, and soil), which introduces moisture and may cause further settlement or frost heave.

• Foaming is mostly dry but does not actively reduce moisture in the subgrade like our patented sandjacking process.

• NEITHER mudpumping nor foaming completely fills the voids, so water can again find its way under your slab and keep everything saturated.

Compaction and Stability

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• Our specifically ultra-dried sand is mechanically compacted beneath the slab, filling voids and creating a very stable base.

• Because it is ultra-dry, the sand fills the voids and compacts immediately. Our unique, patented Sandjacking process reduces the risk of future settling or voids forming, therefore reducing the possibility of water storage.

CONTRAST:

• Since mudpumping introduces water in the process, the mixed materials will likely shrink over time.

• Foam cannot fill voids completely; therefore, water will likely fill the empty voids.

Environmental and Material Safety

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• Involves only our specifically ultra-dried, inert materials (sand) - no chemicals or synthetic components.

• More environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

Contrast:

• Foaming involves chemical reactions and synthetic materials (polyurethane), which can emit toxic gases and may be less desirable in eco-sensitive environments.

• Traditional mudjacking is more natural than foam, but it can result in slab settling in our harsh freeze-thaw weather cycles. 

Long-Term Performance

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• High durability and minimal degradation over time.

• Resists erosion and void formation better than mud or foam.

• Water accelerates slab settling. No water – NO SETTLING!

CONTRAST:

• Neither foam nor mud fills voids completely, so water can accumulate under your slab again.

Precision and Control

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• Allows for very precise slab lifting, as our method can be fine-tuned during the unique, patented process. Chuck's Sandjacking uses mechanical methods to precisely raise concrete slabs BEFORE introducing the specifically ultra-dried sand to fill the voids and provide maximum stability.

CONTRAST:

• Foaming and mudpumping don’t allow for the precise lifting provided by Chuck’s Sandjacking process.

• Foam expands rapidly and can over-lift (too high) if not carefully controlled.

• Mudpumping is less precise due to slurry spread. 

Low Pressure vs High Pressure

ADVANTAGE – Chuck’s Sandjacking:

• Following the mechanical lifting of the slab, our specifically ultra-dried sand is placed using low air pressure, allowing precise and complete filling of voids.

CONTRAST:

• Foaming uses higher pressure, which lends to unpredictability and can cause overfilling/overlifting. 

• Mudpumping uses higher pressure, which can cause slab fractures and slab shifting.