Concrete Leveling

Concrete slabs sink when the soil underneath compresses or washes away. This creates uneven surfaces, trip hazards, drainage problems, and an overall worn appearance. For years, the only solution was tearing out and replacing sunken concrete. Now concrete leveling offers a better option that costs less, works faster, and delivers permanent results.

Concrete leveling, also called slab jacking or mud jacking, lifts sunken concrete back to proper height by injecting material underneath. The process fills voids under the slab and raises it to match surrounding surfaces. This eliminates trip hazards, fixes drainage issues, and restores the appearance without demolition or disposal of existing concrete.

At Precision Zebulon Concrete, we use proven leveling techniques to repair sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and pool decks. Most jobs are completed in hours rather than days, and you can use the surface immediately. The results last for many years when the underlying cause of settlement is addressed.

The concrete leveling process is straightforward but requires experience to execute correctly. Here is what happens when we level your sunken concrete.

The Leveling Process:

• •Evaluation: We assess the extent of settlement, condition of concrete, and cause of sinking. This determines if leveling is appropriate or if other repairs are needed.
• •Drill Injection Holes: Small holes are drilled through the sunken slab, typically 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Hole locations are planned to achieve even lifting.
• •Inject Leveling Material: We pump specialized material under pressure beneath the slab. The material fills voids and exerts lifting force on the concrete.
• •Monitor and Control Lift: We carefully monitor slab movement as material is injected. Precision control prevents over-lifting and ensures proper final elevation.
• •Patch Holes: Injection holes are filled and finished to match the surrounding concrete. Patches are barely visible once completed.
• •Clean Up: The process creates minimal mess. We clean the work area and your concrete is ready to use, usually within hours.

The material we inject cures quickly and provides permanent support for the concrete above. It does not wash out, compress further, or degrade over time when properly installed. Your leveled concrete should remain stable for many years.

Concrete leveling works well for many situations but is not appropriate for all concrete problems. Understanding the difference helps you make the right decision for your specific situation.

Leveling is ideal when the concrete itself is in good condition with minimal cracking. It works best for settlement ranging from 1/2 inch to 4 inches. The concrete needs to be structurally sound, not broken into multiple pieces. Soil conditions must be stable enough to support the leveled slab long-term.

Leveling may not work for severely cracked concrete, slabs broken into multiple pieces, or situations where settlement will continue due to ongoing soil problems. If the concrete is severely damaged, approaching the end of its life, or the base issues cannot be corrected, replacement makes more sense than leveling.

We provide honest assessments about whether leveling is appropriate for your situation. If leveling will just delay the inevitable or not provide lasting results, we tell you. Sometimes partial leveling combined with strategic repairs or replacement is the best approach. We recommend the solution that gives you the best long-term value.

Leveling works on driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, pool decks, warehouse floors, and any concrete slab that has settled. If you have uneven concrete creating problems, leveling is worth evaluating as a potential solution.