Concrete leveling · Albuquerque
Concrete Leveling That Lifts Sunken Slabs in Albuquerque
A sunken driveway, walk or patio can usually be lifted back level instead of torn out. We pump cement slurry or foam under the slab through small drilled holes, then patch the holes.
Free and no obligation. We answer or call back the same working day.
What it is
Concrete Leveling for Sunken Slabs in Albuquerque
Concrete leveling lifts a sunken slab back into place by pumping cement slurry or foam underneath it through holes drilled in the slab. The trade calls it "slabjacking", and you may know it as mudjacking, concrete lifting or foam leveling.
The material fills the empty space the soil left under the concrete and raises the slab back to grade. A sunken or uneven slab is repaired where it sits, not broken out and replaced, so you keep the concrete you already paid for.
Here is what that means on your property:
- Same slab, back to level. Only the void under the concrete is filled; the slab itself stays.
- Small holes, patched after. We drill the injection holes, lift the slab and patch them when it is level.
- Homes and businesses. Driveways and patios at houses, walkways and slabs at commercial properties.
What we lift
Driveways, Walkways and Patios We Level for Homes and Businesses
We level sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, pool decks, steps and garage floors at homes and commercial properties. The trade calls this kind of concrete "flatwork", and if yours has dropped but is still in one piece, it is worth a look.
These are the slabs we lift, with the method that usually suits each.
- Mudjacking or foamDriveways
A driveway that has dropped at the garage or the street comes back up to an even grade.
- Mudjacking or foamSidewalks
A sunken walk panel is raised flush with the panels either side, so the edge you trip on is gone.
- Mudjacking or foamPatios
A patio slab that has settled at a corner or along one edge is lifted back level.
- Method set on sitePool decks
A sunken section of a concrete pool deck is lifted back in line with the rest of the deck.
- Mudjacking or foamSteps
Concrete steps that have settled are lifted back up to meet the door and the walk.
- Foam levelingGarage floors
A garage floor carries the weight of vehicles, so it usually gets lightweight foam.
Two ways to lift
Mudjacking and Polyurethane Foam Leveling
Mudjacking pumps cement slurry through larger holes, while foam leveling injects lightweight polyurethane through dime-sized holes and suits heavily loaded slabs. We pick the one that fits your slab when we see it.
Slabjacking with slurry
Mudjacking
- Holes
- About 1 5/8 inch wide
- Material
- Cement slurry or limestone grout
- Under the slab
- Adds load to the soil and can break down
- Back in use
- Needs curing time, so the area can be out of use for up to 48 hours
- Suits
- Patios, driveways, walkways and steps
- Cost
- The lower-cost lift
"Polyjacking" with foam
Foam leveling
- Holes
- Dime-sized, about 5/8 inch
- Material
- Lightweight polyurethane that expands as it cures and packs the loose soil
- Under the slab
- More durable and does not leach
- Back in use
- Usually done in one day, and the concrete can be used right away
- Suits
- Heavily loaded slabs, such as garage floors
- Cost
- Costs more: dearer material, trained crews, special equipment
How a lift goes
How Slab Lifting Works, Step by Step
We drill holes in the sunken slab, inject material to fill the void and lift it, then patch the holes. It starts with a free estimate and ends with us cleaning up.
These are the steps of a leveling job, in order.
- Drill
We drill holes through the sunken slab: dime-sized for foam, larger for slurry.
- Inject
We pump slurry or foam through the holes into the empty space under the slab.
- Lift
As the void fills, the slab rises, and we stop when it sits level with the concrete around it.
- Patch
We patch the holes afterward and clean up when the work is done.
Cost
Concrete Leveling Prices
Mudjacking typically costs less than foam leveling, and both cost far less than tearing out and replacing the slab. In Albuquerque, mudjacking typically runs $3 to $6 per square foot.
Foam leveling costs more because the material costs more than cement slurry, and the work needs trained crews and special equipment. The method and the size of the area set what your job comes to.
The exact number comes from a free look at the slab, and we quote the whole job before we start.
Typical mudjacking range · Albuquerque
$3 to $6/sq ft
- Foam levelingCosts more than mudjacking
- Tear out and replaceCosts far more than leveling
No surprise charges after the quote.
Straight answer
When a Slab Cannot Be Leveled
A slab broken into many pieces or one carrying a heavy wall is not a candidate for leveling, and replacing it is the option to weigh instead. Lifting needs concrete in good condition to push against.
These are the signs we look for before we quote a lift:
- Broken into many small pieces. There is no single slab left to raise.
- Too many cracks. A slab cracked all over may need replacing rather than lifting.
- Carrying a heavy wall. Slabjacking alone cannot hold up a settled slab under a heavy wall.
If your slab is one of these, we tell you so at the estimate instead of selling you a lift.
Why Slabs Sink
Slabs usually sink when the soil under them was poorly compacted, washes out from downspouts or poor grading, or is dug out by animals. Disturbed, re-packed soil is never as stable as undisturbed ground, so it settles and leaves a void.
Poorly compacted means the base was never packed to its "Proctor density" target before the slab went in. Leveled concrete can keep sinking on a base like that, so we look for the cause as well as lifting the slab.
Concrete Leveling Across the Albuquerque Area
We level concrete across Albuquerque and the nearby towns on our service area page, including Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the North Valley, the South Valley and Bernalillo.
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Sunken slab?
Call and we look at it, tell you whether it can be lifted and quote the whole job before we start.
Call for a Free EstimateFAQ
Leveling answers.
The questions neighbors ask most before they call us about a sunken slab. If yours is not here, call and ask.
Call for a Free EstimateHow much does it cost to have concrete leveled?
In Albuquerque, mudjacking typically runs $3 to $6 per square foot. Foam leveling costs more because the material costs more and the work needs trained crews and special equipment. Either one costs far less than tearing out and replacing the slab.
What is the best method for concrete leveling?
It depends on the slab. Mudjacking suits patios, driveways, walkways and steps, while foam suits heavily loaded slabs such as garage floors. Lightweight foam is the more durable of the two and does not leach, while slurry adds load to the soil and can break down.
What are the drawbacks of concrete leveling?
Leveled concrete can keep sinking if the soil beneath was poorly compacted, and mudjacking can keep the area out of use for up to 48 hours while it cures. Leveling also cannot save a slab broken into many pieces or one carrying a heavy wall.
Can I level my concrete myself?
Lifting a slab means drilling holes through it, injecting material to fill the void and lift it, then patching the holes. With foam, the polyurethane expands as it cures and packs the loose soil in the void. Call us first: the estimate is free and we tell you whether the slab can be lifted at all.
Lift the slab, skip the tear-out.
Free, no-obligation estimates on concrete leveling in Albuquerque.
We look at the slab and tell you which lift suits it, mudjacking or foam.
Call for a Free EstimateMon to Fri, early morning to mid-afternoon
We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.