How long does leveled concrete last?

Properly leveled concrete typically lasts as long as the surrounding concrete, often 10 to 20 years or more. The key is addressing what caused the settling in the first place. If water erosion caused the problem, we recommend improving drainage. The leveling material itself is permanent and won't break down.

Can all sunken concrete be leveled?

Most sunken concrete can be leveled, but not all. If the slab is severely cracked, broken into pieces, or has structural damage, replacement makes more sense. Slabs that have sunk more than 6 inches are harder to level and may not be good candidates. We inspect your concrete and honestly tell you whether leveling will solve your problem.

Will the leveling material show or affect appearance?

The injection holes are small and get patched after leveling. With mudjacking, the 2-inch holes are filled with concrete mix that blends reasonably well with the surrounding slab. Polyurethane foam uses penny-sized holes that are even less noticeable. From a normal distance, most people won't notice the repair holes.

Concrete Leveling

Lift and level sunken concrete slabs quickly and affordably without the mess and cost of complete replacement.

Fix Sunken Concrete Without Replacement

Sunken concrete creates more than just an eyesore. It's a trip hazard that puts your family, guests, and visitors at risk. It causes water to pool against your foundation instead of draining away. It makes your driveway hard to navigate and your walkways dangerous. Concrete leveling fixes these problems fast without tearing everything out.

Here's the good news. You usually don't need to replace sunken concrete. We can lift it back to the correct level in just a few hours. The process costs much less than replacement and creates minimal disruption to your property. You can use the repaired area the same day in most cases.

Concrete sinks when the soil underneath erodes or compacts. This happens because of water washing away soil, poor compaction during original installation, or natural settling over time. Florida's sandy soil and heavy rains make this especially common around Oviedo. The concrete itself is usually fine. It just needs support underneath to bring it back level.

We level driveways, sidewalks, patios, pool decks, garage floors, and any other concrete slab that has settled. Most residential jobs take just a few hours from start to finish. You don't have to deal with jackhammers, dump trucks hauling away concrete, or waiting weeks for new concrete to cure.

How Concrete Leveling Works

We use two main methods for lifting sunken concrete. Both work by filling the void under the slab and pushing it back up to the right height. The method we choose depends on your specific situation, budget, and how much weight the slab needs to support.

Leveling Methods We Use

•Mudjacking pumps a cement slurry mixture under the slab through drilled holes
•Polyurethane foam injection uses expanding foam that's lighter and sets faster
•Precision monitoring ensures we lift to exact levels without overcorrecting
•Small injection holes that blend in with the concrete surface
•Quick cure times so you can use the area within hours
•Permanent results that address the underlying void problem

Mudjacking is the traditional method. We drill holes about 2 inches in diameter through the sunken slab. Then we pump a mixture of cement, sand, and other materials underneath. This fills the void and lifts the concrete. The holes get patched and the repair is complete. It works great for most applications and costs less than foam.

Polyurethane foam is newer technology. We drill much smaller holes, about the size of a penny. Then we inject expanding foam that fills voids and lifts the slab. The foam is extremely lightweight, waterproof, and sets in minutes. It works better for situations where soil is unstable or weight is a concern.

Both methods beat replacement in terms of cost, time, and convenience. Compare leveling to full concrete replacement and you'll see the difference. No demolition, no hauling, no waiting weeks to use your concrete again.

Benefits of Professional Concrete Leveling

Leveling your concrete instead of replacing it saves money and time. But the benefits go beyond just the immediate savings. Here's why concrete leveling makes sense for most sunken slab problems.

Cost is the big one. Leveling typically costs 50 to 70 percent less than removing and replacing the same concrete. You avoid demolition costs, disposal fees, new material costs, and labor to pour and finish new concrete. For a typical driveway section, you might spend $500 to level instead of $2,000 to replace.

Time savings matter too. Most leveling jobs finish in a few hours. You can walk on it right away and drive on it the same day. Compare that to replacement which takes multiple days and requires at least a week of curing before you can use it. No need to park on the street or avoid areas of your property.

Minimal mess is another advantage. We're not breaking up concrete or bringing in heavy equipment that tears up your landscaping. No dump trucks creating ruts in your yard. The work is clean, quick, and contained to just the sunken area.

Environmentally, leveling makes more sense than replacement. You're not sending concrete to the landfill or using resources to produce new concrete. The existing slab gets reused, which is the greenest option available.

Your Oviedo concrete leveling specialists can evaluate your sunken concrete and let you know if leveling will solve your problem. Sometimes the concrete is too damaged or the settling too severe for leveling to work. We'll always be honest about what makes sense for your situation.