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Infrastructure Rehabilitation

Tripping Hazard Repair & Concrete Leveling | Serving New England

Uneven concrete walkways and sidewalks create dangerous tripping hazards and liability risks for property owners. EFT’s advanced slabjacking and concrete lifting solutions quickly restore level surfaces, improve pedestrian safety, and help properties comply with ADA requirements — all with minimal disruption and cost.

Why Tripping Hazard Repair Matters

Tripping hazards often result from uneven concrete settlement — a common issue on sidewalks, walkways, patios, and entrances subject to soil movement, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy foot or vehicle traffic. Left unrepaired, these hazards can lead to serious injuries and costly liability claims for property owners, managers, and municipalities.

Engineered Foundation Technologies (EFT) specializes in slabjacking and concrete leveling techniques that raise uneven slabs and smooth transitions to eliminate trip hazards quickly, safely, and cost-effectively. Our solutions are ideal for commercial properties, campuses, residential complexes, hospitals, and public spaces throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Eliminate Hazards — Protect People & Property

By restoring level, safe walking surfaces, you reduce the risk of falls and injuries while improving compliance with accessibility standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Common Causes of Tripping Hazards

Uneven Settlement of Walkways

Concrete slabs bound by shifting soil, erosion, or poor subgrade support can settle unevenly, creating sudden height differences between adjacent panels.

Temperature & Seasonal Effects

Freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal moisture changes can exacerbate soil movement, leading to sidewalk heaving and uneven surfaces.

Heavy Loads & Traffic Wear

Areas exposed to heavy pedestrian or light vehicle traffic are more prone to uneven wear and settlement, increasing trip hazard risk over time.

Advantages of Slabjacking for Tripping Hazard Repair

Precise Surface Leveling

Slabjacking lifts only the sunken portions of concrete, restoring smooth transitions without compromising the rest of the slab.

Fast, Same-Day Results

Most trip hazard repair jobs can be completed in just a few hours — faster than demolition and replacement.

Cost-Effective Alternative

Compared to full sidewalk removal and repour, slabjacking costs a fraction of the price while delivering long-term performance.

Minimal Disruption & Clean

Small injection holes and minimally invasive techniques mean less dust, debris, and cleanup — ideal for active pedestrian areas.