How Much Does Concrete Repair Cost?

Although general contractors and handyman services often offer slab repairs, it's better to go with a concrete repair specialist with experience in slab raising or slabjacking. Better yet, look for a concrete repair specialist who installs the PolyLevel® system, an advanced concrete lifting and leveling technique that fixes settled slabs permanently.

It's nearly impossible to estimate the final cost of a concrete slab repair, mainly because each situation is unique. A smaller slab-raising repair, such as a single section of sidewalk, will usually be less expensive than a repair that covers a larger area or involves multiple slab sections. Repairs that require patching or filling cracks and replacing missing sections of concrete are other factors that can add cost. A reputable concrete repair contractor will offer a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate.

Some concrete leveling techniques take longer than others and require additional time before the repaired concrete surface can be used again:

• Concrete replacement, grout leveling and mudjacking require fresh concrete or mortar. Once the fresh concrete or leveling grout is placed, it can take days for the repaired area to harden and cure properly.
• PolyLevel repair, on the other hand, can be completed in less than a day, letting you use the restored concrete right away.

That depends on the method used. Heavy concrete can press down into soft soil, causing it to compress and sink. Concrete replacement and mudjacking do not address this issue and may even worsen it. However, PolyLevel foam is extremely lightweight, strong and stable, so it adds very little weight to the soil. This means no further slab sinking or settlement will happen.

PolyLevel is an innovative concrete lifting technology that offers significant advantages over older techniques such as mudjacking, concrete replacement, grout pumping and grout leveling. The PolyLevel system utilizes expanding, high-density polyurethane foam to lift settled concrete. Because the foam expands and cures within a matter of minutes, the re-leveled concrete can be returned to full use almost immediately. PolyLevel offers the additional benefits of strengthening and consolidating loose soil to help prevent future slab sinking.