Concrete Leveling
We raise and level sunken, uneven concrete to eliminate trip hazards and restore your surfaces without the cost of full replacement.
Eliminate Trip Hazards: Fast and Effective Concrete Lifting
Sunken or uneven concrete is more than an eyesore. It creates trip hazards for your family and visitors, causes water to pool in unwanted areas, and diminishes your property value. Many homeowners assume the only solution is tearing out the old concrete and pouring new, but concrete leveling offers a faster, less disruptive, and far more affordable alternative that produces excellent results.
Our concrete leveling services work by raising the existing slab back to its original position. The concrete itself is usually still in good structural condition. The problem is underneath, where soil has settled, eroded, or washed away. By addressing the void beneath the slab, we restore the surface to a level, functional condition without the waste and expense of replacement.
Benefits of Concrete Leveling Over Replacement
- Costs 50 to 75 percent less than tearing out and replacing concrete
- Completed in hours rather than days, with minimal disruption to your property
- Eliminates dangerous trip hazards on driveways, walkways, and patios
- Corrects water pooling and improper drainage caused by settling
- Environmentally friendly because existing concrete is reused rather than sent to a landfill
- Usable within hours after the work is complete
Leveling works best when the concrete is structurally sound but has simply settled. If slabs are severely cracked or crumbling, replacement may be more appropriate. We assess every situation honestly and recommend the option that makes the most sense for your property and budget.
How Our Concrete Leveling Process Works
Our leveling process begins with a thorough assessment of your concrete. We measure the amount of settlement, identify what caused the sinking, and determine whether leveling is the right solution. We check for cracks, structural integrity, and drainage patterns before recommending any work. This ensures you get the right fix the first time.
Once we confirm leveling is appropriate, we drill small holes through the sunken slab, typically about the size of a quarter. Through these holes, we pump a specialized material beneath the concrete that fills voids and raises the slab back to its proper elevation. The material expands to fill gaps and compresses the soil underneath, creating a stable support base that prevents future settling.
Precision Lifting for Lasting Results
We control the lifting process carefully, raising the slab in small increments and checking level frequently. This precision prevents over-lifting, which could crack the concrete or create new drainage problems. Once the slab reaches the correct height, we seal the drill holes and clean up. The injection holes are small and barely visible after they are filled.
The lifted concrete is ready for foot traffic within a few hours and can handle vehicle loads within 24 hours. There is no waiting for concrete to cure because we are not pouring anything new. We also address the underlying cause of the settlement when possible, such as recommending drainage corrections to prevent water from washing away soil in the future.
Common Applications for Concrete Leveling
Concrete leveling works on virtually any flat concrete surface that has settled. Driveways are one of the most common applications because heavy vehicles accelerate soil compression. We frequently level driveway sections that have sunk near the garage, creating a lip that scrapes vehicle undercarriages or causes water to pool against the foundation.
Sidewalks and walkways develop uneven joints as individual sections settle at different rates. These create trip hazards that increase liability for homeowners and businesses. Patios that settle can cause furniture to wobble and water to drain toward the house instead of away from it. Pool decks, garage floors, and porch slabs are also common candidates for leveling.
When Leveling Is Not the Right Solution
Leveling works best on structurally sound concrete that has simply settled. If the concrete itself is severely cracked with pieces broken apart, heavily spalled on the surface, or less than 2 inches thick, leveling may not produce good results. In these cases, we recommend our concrete repair and replacement services instead.
We also consider the cause of settlement. If active erosion is undermining the slab, addressing the water source first prevents the slab from settling again after leveling. We provide honest assessments and will tell you upfront if leveling is not the best approach for your specific situation. Our goal is a lasting fix, not a temporary one.
Concrete Leveling Questions Answered
We have answered the most common questions homeowners ask about concrete leveling and slab raising.