Use one repeatable location record
Create a map or plan with durable IDs. At each location, photograph the entire connected route and the specific edge. Record what the surface connects to and how people or vehicles use it.
- Property, building, route, and location ID
- Date, inspector, measurements, and photographs
- Surface type, condition, and likely cause clues
- Traffic, accessibility, lighting, and weather exposure
- Temporary control, priority, and assigned owner
Separate observation from diagnosis
Property staff can document a low panel, crack, root, ponding, or movement without claiming the exact subsurface cause. Providers should explain their cause hypothesis, repair fit, uncertainty, and exclusions.
Track outcome and recurrence
Close each item with scope, provider, date, material, photographs, measurements, instructions, warranty, and next review. Repeated conditions can reveal drainage, tree, irrigation, utility, or construction patterns across the property.
Questions about what should a property manager record during a concrete inspection?
How often should concrete routes be inspected?
Set a cadence based on property use, history, weather, trees, drainage, complaints, and applicable obligations. Inspect promptly after reported incidents or material changes.
Can an app replace measurements?
An app can organize records, but the observation and measurement method still need to be consistent and appropriate.
Should repaired locations remain in the inventory?
Yes. Keep the history, closeout, warranty, and follow-up date rather than deleting the evidence after completion.
Why this answer is supportable
Reviewed 2026-07-24. Sources explain the general method or decision. They do not diagnose one property, select a provider, or guarantee a result.
Primary answer
Record a unique location ID, wide and close photographs, transition measurements, surface condition, route use, drainage, roots or utilities, temporary controls, ownership, priority, recommended method, work status, provider, completion evidence, and next review date.
General decision support only. The cited material does not diagnose subsurface conditions, select a contractor, or guarantee an outcome for one property.Supporting claim
Use one repeatable location record: Create a map or plan with durable IDs. At each location, photograph the entire connected route and the specific edge. Record what the surface connects to and how people or vehicles use it.
This section summarizes general decision criteria within the cited sources' combined scope. It does not establish the condition, cause, compliance status, or repair fit of one property.Supporting claim
Separate observation from diagnosis: Property staff can document a low panel, crack, root, ponding, or movement without claiming the exact subsurface cause. Providers should explain their cause hypothesis, repair fit, uncertainty, and exclusions.
This section summarizes general decision criteria within the cited sources' combined scope. It does not establish the condition, cause, compliance status, or repair fit of one property.Supporting claim
Track outcome and recurrence: Close each item with scope, provider, date, material, photographs, measurements, instructions, warranty, and next review. Repeated conditions can reveal drainage, tree, irrigation, utility, or construction patterns across the property.
This section summarizes general decision criteria within the cited sources' combined scope. It does not establish the condition, cause, compliance status, or repair fit of one property.Review 6 authoritative sources
RAP-11: Slabjacking
American Concrete Institute
Slabjacking is used to level and align slabs-on-ground affected by settlement, erosion, flooding, or shrinkage of supporting soil or base.
Limit: A voluntary field guide, not a diagnosis, design, bid specification, or guarantee for a particular property.Slabjacking (RAP 11) learning objectives
American Concrete Institute University
Appropriate repair selection, hole layouts, settlement mode, grout-pressure monitoring, and verification are core parts of slabjacking practice.
Limit: Summarizes a professional education module; it does not select a method or target for one slab.2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 303
U.S. Department of Justice
For covered facilities, Section 303 limits vertical and beveled changes in level and requires larger changes to comply with ramp or curb-ramp provisions.
Limit: Applicability depends on facility, route, alteration, and law. This site does not provide legal or accessibility certification.29 CFR 1910.22: General requirements for walking-working surfaces
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
General-industry employers must maintain walking-working surfaces, inspect them, correct hazards, and ensure they support intended loads.
Limit: Workplace rule, not a universal residential standard or a substitute for project-specific safety and legal review.How to Avoid Home Improvement Scams
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Texas consumers are advised to obtain multiple detailed written bids, read contracts carefully, include promises in writing, keep records, and avoid full payment before satisfactory completion.
Limit: General consumer guidance, not legal advice for one contract or a statement that concrete leveling is a state-licensed trade.How to Avoid a Home Improvement Scam
Federal Trade Commission
Consumers should compare estimates, verify business and insurance information, read written contracts, and avoid paying the full project amount up front.
Limit: General federal consumer guidance. State and local contract requirements can add obligations.Request a slab assessment
No obligation. The request may be shared with one independent provider only after consent. Provider availability is not guaranteed.
- Location IDs, photos, measurements, and route use
- Operating hours, access, traffic, loads, and temporary controls
- Approval authority, closeout records, and acceptance requirements