No, you cannot safely and effectively lift unlevel steps, sunken concrete slabs, or driveways alone. This is a specialist task that requires set tools and experience to ensure a quick and effective fix.
Structural Repairs are Tricky
Here at Tar Heel Basement Systems, we often tell our customers that structural repairs are out of bounds when it comes to DIY. This isn’t because we want to be restrictive, but because we have seen how quickly even the simplest of structural repairs can go wrong. There is simply no margin for error when it comes to structural damage and repairs, and while unlevel steps may not seem like much, they can be tricky to fix.
If you try to address these problems alone, you could quickly find yourself in over your head. Trying to use something like PolyRenewal foam alone, for example, may seem very straightforward, but there are many potential pitfalls. In fact, if you don’t mix the foam just right to begin with, the whole process could be a disaster from the get-go. As well as causing more damage to your home, it could be potentially harmful to you.
Professionals Know What They Are Doing
Professionals are called such for a reason; these specialists have the skills, tools, education, and experience to deal with unlevel steps, foundation damage, and any other issues that might raise their heads in your home. This is why they are able to offer you the best possible results at reasonable prices. While we understand the desire to save money and time, it really is better to call an expert.
After all, if you do decide to try a DIY solution first and it goes wrong, you will still have to call the pros in. The only difference will be that they will have to clean up the mess that the DIY work left behind before they can even begin dealing with the underlying problems and leveling your damaged steps. By the time they do all this, the process could have doubled in time and cost.