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Concrete Leveling

We lift and level sunken concrete slabs without removal or replacement.

Concrete leveling repair process

Fix Sunken Concrete Without Replacement

Sunken concrete is more than just an eyesore. It creates tripping hazards, causes water to pool in the wrong places, and makes your property look neglected. The traditional fix has always been to tear out the old concrete and pour new slabs. But there is a better way.

Concrete leveling lifts your sunken slabs back to their original height without removal. We inject special material under the concrete that fills voids and raises the slab. This process is faster, cheaper, and less disruptive than replacement. You get your space back in hours instead of days.

We serve homeowners throughout Culver City who want to fix their sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors. The process works on any concrete slab that has settled but is otherwise in good condition. If your concrete is severely cracked or deteriorated, we can assess whether leveling makes sense or if you need replacement.

How Concrete Leveling Works

Concrete leveling uses a process called polyurethane foam injection or mudjacking. Both methods lift sunken concrete by filling the empty space underneath. We typically use polyurethane foam because it is lighter, stronger, and cures faster than traditional mudjacking materials.

The leveling process step by step

  • Drill small holes in the sunken concrete slab at strategic locations
  • Inject expanding polyurethane foam through the holes to fill voids below
  • Monitor the lift in real-time to raise the slab precisely to the correct height
  • Remove equipment and patch the injection holes with matching concrete
  • Clean the work area and leave your property ready for immediate use

The polyurethane foam expands to fill all the gaps under your concrete. As it expands, it lifts the slab back to level. The foam cures in minutes, not days like concrete. You can use your leveled concrete within an hour of completion.

The injection holes are only about the size of a penny. We patch them with concrete that blends with your existing surface. Most people do not even notice them after a few weeks. If you have other concrete issues like cracks or damage, we also handle concrete repair and replacement services.

Benefits of Leveling vs Replacement

Replacing sunken concrete means breaking up the old slab, hauling away debris, preparing the base, and pouring new concrete. Then you wait weeks for it to cure. The process is expensive, messy, and disruptive. Concrete leveling avoids all of that.

Why leveling is often the smarter choice

Cost is the most obvious advantage. Leveling typically costs about half as much as replacing the same area of concrete. You save money on demolition, hauling, new materials, and labor. For most homeowners, this makes leveling the clear choice when it is an option.

Time is another major benefit. A typical driveway leveling takes 2 to 4 hours from start to finish. You can use your driveway the same day. Compare that to concrete replacement, which takes several days and leaves your driveway unusable for weeks during curing.

Leveling is also better for the environment. You are not sending tons of old concrete to the landfill or using new concrete that has a large carbon footprint. You are reusing what you already have.

The main limitation is that leveling only works on concrete that is structurally sound. If your concrete is badly cracked, broken, or deteriorated, replacement might be necessary. We inspect your concrete and give you honest advice about the best solution. If you need new concrete driveways or other installations, we handle that too.

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Fix Your Sunken Concrete Today

Stop living with trip hazards and unsightly sunken slabs. We serve Culver City and surrounding areas with fast, affordable concrete leveling. Get a free inspection and estimate.

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