Measure and photograph safely
Estimate length and width, count distinct slab sections, and photograph the overall area before taking close views. A ruler or tape can show scale at an offset. Do not enter a hazardous area, lift the slab, or probe below it.
- Overall surface from two directions
- Each visible offset with scale
- Cracks, joints, spalls, and exposed edges
- Nearby drains, downspouts, low areas, and transitions
- The access path, without people, plates, or house numbers
Write down the project facts
Note when you first saw the condition, whether it appears to change, past work if known, your timeline, access limits, property authority, and the outcome you want evaluated.
Use the same ledger for every proposal
Compare the included panels, method and material, target outcome, surface patches, separate repairs, drainage assumptions, exclusions, schedule, payment, warranty, and provider credentials.
Common questions
Questions worth asking
Can I upload photos through this site?
No. The initial form accepts a written photo description, not file uploads. If a provider is eligible to receive the request, photo sharing can be arranged separately with your knowledge.
Does submitting the guide form request service?
No. The guide-download form is separate from the provider-match form and does not request a contractor or subscribe you to monthly email.
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Primary sources
Technical and local assertions on this page are bounded by these primary sources. Accessed July 30, 2026.
Slabjacking suitability, preparation, procedures, and repair limits.
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