FAQ: How To Raise Sunken Concrete?

How do you fix sunken concrete?

You have three options: coat the sunken section with a sand-and-cement mixture to make the surface higher, raise the sunken section using a process called mudjacking, or raise the sunken section using expanding polyurethane foam. Patching fixes the safety issue without costing much, but the patch is sure to show.

Will Great Stuff foam lift concrete?

The foam will fill up the parts of the concrete that are uneven and will raise it to the proper height. Patch up the holes with concrete, and your new driveway (or sidewalk, or walkway) will look good as new.

How do you Mudjack concrete?

The Three-Step Mudjacking Process for Concrete Repair

1. Step 1: Drill Mudjacking Holes in the Concrete Slab. To start the mudjacking process, the concrete repair contractor drills several holes in the slab.
2. Step 2: Pump Mudjacking Slurry Through the Holes.
3. Step 3: Fill the Mudjacking Holes and Caulk the Cracks.

How do you fix a sunken driveway?

The way to repair a large sinkhole is to cut the spot out and treat it like a pothole. You must correct the underlying condition (usually drainage) before beginning repairs. Ignoring this step can mean the next repair is an entire sinking driveway. Dig out and replace the gravel bed.

How do you raise foam in concrete?

So, how do you raise a concrete slab with foam? Locate the dips, Get the right equipment and foam., use 5/8-inch masonry bit to drill a hole through the concrete, and spray the foam into it. The foam will expand and harden, filling the void in the ground and leveling the driveway.

Does foam jacking last?

Mudjacking can last for long periods, but it is inherently less reliable and usually does need to be replaced. The injected materials are extremely heavy (30-50 times heavier than their polyurethane equivalent) and can cause a new round of soil compression (and foundation sinking) beneath the slab.

How do you lift a sunken concrete slab?

Mud jacking can lift a settled concrete slab by pumping a grout through the concrete and pushing it up from below. The process is sometimes called “slab jacking” or “pressure grouting”. 1 to 1 5/8th inch diameter holes are drilled through the sunken concrete block/slab at strategic locations to maximize lift.

How much does foam jacking cost?

Mudjacking costs $3 to $6 per square foot, and foam jacking is $5 to $25 per square foot. The average cost of slabjacking to raise a concrete slab is between $511 and $1,790, with most spending $830. Concrete leveling prices depend on the size and condition of the slab and soil conditions.

What kind of foam is used to lift concrete?

Using foam to lift and level concrete



The form used to lift and level concrete is made of polyurethane. The way that it is mixed and the chemical make up allow it to expand in space is that it is injected into. It’s a very non-invasive process. Small, dime-sized holes are drilled in the concrete.

How do you raise the height of a concrete floor?

Raising a Concrete floor to level with another room

1. Purchase 1″ concrete pavers from a garden shop, fill in the cracks with sand mix or self-leveling concrete, apply epoxy on top of pavers.
2. Fill the entire room with sand mix to slightly below the level of the living room to allow for DIY error, top with self-leveling concrete to ensure floor is level.

How do you fill voids under concrete?

1. Drill at least four holes through the slab at a point that’s centered on the void beneath.
2. Connect a hose to a slabjacking pump, then run the hose to the holes leading to the void.
3. Mix the fill material in a wheelbarrow, using a spade.
4. Fill the pump with the fill material and set it to a pressure of 10 psi.