What we check before a contractor receives your project
“Vetted” is an easy word to put on a website. Here is what it concretely means at Slabstead - and, just as important, what it does not mean.
A real, operating local business
An established concrete-leveling or concrete-repair business actually working in the market it serves, with a verifiable identity and a track record we can check - not a lead reseller in between you and the crew.
Registration and licensing where required
Requirements vary widely by state, county, and city, and some places require nothing at all for flatwork. We confirm a contractor holds the registrations that apply where they work. We do not certify beyond that, and we make no code-compliance claims on their behalf.
Insurance
Proof of general liability coverage appropriate to residential concrete work, so damage on your property is not your problem to absorb.
Reputation and workmanship signals
Public review history, complaint history, and evidence of completed leveling work. A pattern of unresolved complaints is disqualifying.
Honest inspection practices
We want contractors who will tell a homeowner when a slab should be replaced instead of lifted, or when a problem is structural and belongs to a different professional. Companies that pump material under everything they are called to do not belong here.
Responsiveness
A request handed to one contractor deserves a prompt reply. Contractors who let reviewed homeowner requests go stale stop receiving them.
What our screening does not mean
Screening is not a guarantee. The contractors we introduce are independent businesses: they set their own scope, methods, pricing, warranties, and schedules, and any agreement for work is strictly between you and them. Our review does not replace your own judgment. Get the quote in writing, ask what the warranty actually covers and what voids it, and ask for references if you want more assurance.
We also do not claim every contractor offers every method. Some run cement-slurry rigs, some run polyurethane foam, some run both. A contractor recommends from what they actually perform, so it is a fair question to ask why their method suits your slab - and a good contractor will have a clear answer.
Finally, we cannot guarantee availability. Coverage depends on which contractors are active in a market and how booked they are when your request arrives. Submitting a request does not guarantee that anyone will be able to take the work.
Who we are: Slabstead is a free homeowner information and contractor-matching service. We are not a concrete contractor and we do not perform, supervise, or warrant repair work. We help you understand what is happening to your concrete and connect you with an independent local contractor who inspects the site in person. That contractor determines the scope, method, price, warranty, and availability of any work. Submitting a request does not guarantee that a contractor is available, and you are never charged by Slabstead for requesting help.
Not sure whether your concrete should be lifted or replaced?
Tell us what you are seeing. We will review your project and, where we have contractor coverage, connect you with an independent local concrete-leveling contractor who can inspect it in person. Free for homeowners, with no obligation.
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