Merit Home Services – 780.218.7511

Why Choose Merit?

For over 15 years, Merit Home Services has specialized in lifting and repairing driveways, completing over 250 projects annually. Initially, we utilized traditional mudjacking, but observed its tendency to erode over time, failing to provide lasting results. We also explored polyurethane foam, which, while effective for lighter applications, proved insufficient for the substantial lifting and stabilization required for heavy driveways.

This led us to invest in Cementitious Grout, a superior solution offering 4-5 times the holding power of foam (approximately 1,400 PSI compared to 250 lbs). This durable material effectively restores and maintains your driveway’s integrity. We pride ourselves on our commitment, advanced equipment, and specialized expertise to ensure optimal outcomes for our clients. We invite you to review our Google testimonials to see what our satisfied customers say!

Our Team

Our team comprises dedicated professionals, many of whom have been with us for years. We prioritize assembling the best available talent, recognizing the importance of a strong work ethic and meticulous execution. This commitment to excellence has fostered a deep, highly focused Merit team, bringing unparalleled experience and craftsmanship to every project.

In addition to our core driveway lifting services, we also offer:

Merit Foundation Crack Repair
Merit Roof Renew
Merit Winter Services

Process

Generally, three equipment operators are needed on the job site to manage the process. The lead operator oversees the work and manages the lifting process.

Step 1

Prior to the Concrete Lifting process, holes are drilled through the sunken portion of the concrete in a 1.5″ grid pattern.

Step 2

A special mixture of grout is then used which is pumped down through the holes and under the sunken portion of the concrete. This grout mixture works to fill in the void which allowed the concrete to sink. As more grout is injected, upward pressure is created levelling the concrete slab.

Step 3

When the concrete levelling process is complete, the injection holes are filled in using a non shrinking concrete. The concrete is then cleaned thoroughly and within hours your concrete driveway or walkway is completely usable.

Staff & Equipment Required for Concrete Lifting:

Mudjacking or Concrete Lifting does require very specialized operators and equipment in order for the job to be completed safely and properly. Some of the equipment needed includes:

Truck Mounted Raw Material Hoppers (Sand/Clay and Portland Cement)
Truck Mounted Raw Materials Conveyor System
Truck Mounted Paddle Mixer
Portable Grout Pump
Concrete Drills
Concrete Saws

Testimonials

Hello Kevin,

Thanks very much for the caulking and sand info.I wanted to also tell you what an absolute pleasure it was to have you and Merit do the work on my driveway. From the minute you arrived to do the estimate, to work day when Reg introduced himself, through to finish and the extra time and professional knowledge and support you provided at the end of your day. Every encounter with you and Merit was professional, respectful, knowledgeable, timely, and truly hassle-free. I always felt you were honest and full of integrity in both personal and professional character. I appreciate that….and as a single woman I can tell you that it is a rare occasion that I felt treated with such respect and feel perfectly happy with our business dealings. If I ever have the opportunity to recommend a concrete repair company, I will most definitely be recommending you and Merit.Thank you for providing such the wonderful experience and a great job on my driveway and sidewalk.

Please pass this along to Reg and anyone else you would like to share it with.

Tammy

Dear Kevin and Reg,

I thank you all for your thorough work, timeliness – both for use of good weather and follow through to do the work when you said you would do it.

And especially, I thank you, Reg, for your kindness ensuring that I understood exactly what the situation was and what was needed to be done to correct that, and that I will always appreciate.

With best wishes to you all,

Blessings, Donna

Good morning Kevin.

I just got back in town and thought I should tell you how pleased I am with the repairs to the side and front of my home sidewalks

Your crew was here on Aug. 22 and the finished results looks very good. my neighbors have also commented on how much better the front and side look I will be happy to recommend your company to any one who asks who did the work .Again thanks very much from a satisfied customer.

Mike

Kevin,

Below are a few comments that were sent my way from the Board of Directors about your service and performance that I would like to share:

“The work was excellent. The 7 steps on Schonsee Way were raised exactly to original positions and are perfectly level, the 5 side walks voids done completely!!!”

“Quick update on Merit! Excellent! The sidewalks yesterday were very good. The steps so far this AM excellent. They have raised 3/7 so far and they look perfect!!!”

“They were here right on time and plan on doing the center common today and Schonsee steps tomorrow!!!”

Thank you so much for your work and fantastic service! It is greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with you again.

Laura Lindbeck-Property Manager

Hi Kevin,

The work on our sunk-in sidewalk looks great now.We are absolutely happy with Merit Concrete’s work. Your estimate was very fair and reasonable.

Your informative approach in answering our questions both in person and by email during the planning stage and final stages of getting this work done was great.

It all went exactly as you had mentioned and with no surprises or delays, in fact you were able to get this work done a lot faster then what was originally suggested – thx Your crew was great and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by Merit’s overall service; pleasant crew, all new trucks and equipment too – wow.A very professional Company! I am glad I called for an estimate.Oh, I am going to Facebook this as well to all my Edmonton friends.

Ed