Concrete Leveling
Fix sunken, uneven concrete surfaces quickly and affordably without the cost of complete replacement.
The Problem with Uneven Concrete
Concrete settles over time due to soil erosion, poor compaction, or water washing away the base material underneath. This creates uneven surfaces that pose safety hazards and drainage problems. Sunken concrete creates trip hazards that can lead to injuries and liability concerns. The problem only gets worse as more soil washes away from under the settled sections.
Uneven driveways collect water in low spots, creating puddles that freeze in winter and accelerate deterioration. Walkways with settled sections create lips where people can trip. Patio slabs that slope toward your house direct water where you do not want it. These issues affect both safety and property value.
Many people think the only solution is complete concrete replacement, which costs thousands of dollars and causes major disruption. However, concrete leveling offers a faster, more affordable alternative. We can raise sunken concrete back to its original level in most cases, fixing the problem for a fraction of replacement cost.
The leveling process works well for driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and other flat concrete surfaces. If your concrete is still structurally sound but has settled unevenly, leveling makes sense. You save money, avoid the mess of demolition and replacement, and get results the same day in most cases.
How Concrete Leveling Works
The Leveling Process
We use a proven technique that involves drilling small holes through the settled concrete slab. Then we pump a specialized material underneath the concrete. This material fills voids, compacts loose soil, and lifts the concrete back to the proper level. The process is precise, allowing us to raise concrete in small increments until it matches adjacent sections.
The lifting material we use cures quickly and provides stable, long-lasting support. It will not wash away like the original soil did. Once the concrete reaches the correct height, we remove the pumping equipment and patch the small injection holes. The area is ready for use shortly after we finish.
Advantages of Leveling Over Replacement
Concrete leveling offers several benefits compared to complete replacement:
- Costs 50 to 70 percent less than removing and replacing concrete
- Completed in hours instead of days or weeks
- No messy demolition or heavy equipment tearing up your property
- Concrete is usable immediately or within a few hours
- No disposal of old concrete or matching new to old surfaces
- Minimal disruption to landscaping and surrounding areas
The leveling process preserves your existing concrete, which is environmentally friendly and practical. Your driveway, walkway, or patio stays intact. You avoid the expense and hassle of starting over. For most settling problems, leveling provides excellent results that last for years.
When Leveling Is the Right Choice
Good Candidates for Leveling
Concrete leveling works best when your concrete is still in good structural condition but has settled. If the surface has minor cracks but remains solid, leveling can fix the settlement issue. Common situations where leveling works well include driveways with settled sections near the garage, walkways with uneven joints, and patios that have tilted away from their original level.
We assess your concrete to determine if leveling will provide good results. We look at the amount of settlement, the concrete condition, and what caused the settling. If we find active soil problems or severely damaged concrete, we explain your options honestly. Sometimes partial replacement of damaged sections combined with leveling of sound areas makes sense.
When Replacement Makes More Sense
Concrete with major cracks, crumbling edges, or severe surface deterioration needs replacement rather than leveling. If your concrete has failed structurally, lifting it back up does not fix the underlying damage. We are honest about when leveling will work and when it will not. Our goal is providing the right solution for your situation, not selling you a service that does not fit your needs.
Settlement of more than a few inches can sometimes be corrected with leveling, but results vary depending on conditions. Very thin concrete or concrete without proper base preparation might not be good candidates. We evaluate each situation individually and recommend the approach that gives you the best long-term results. Whether that means leveling, repair, or replacement, we explain the pros and cons clearly. Similar to our driveway installation work, proper assessment leads to better outcomes.