Concrete Leveling
Fix sunken, uneven concrete quickly and affordably without the mess and cost of complete replacement for your Lake Oswego property.
Why Concrete Settles and Sinks
Uneven concrete is more than just unsightly. It creates trip hazards that can lead to injuries and liability issues. Water pools in low spots instead of draining properly. Doors and windows can stick when foundations settle. The good news is that sunken concrete usually does not need complete replacement. Concrete leveling fixes the problem at a fraction of the cost.
Concrete settles when the soil underneath shifts or compresses. This happens for several reasons. Poorly compacted fill soil continues settling for years after construction. Tree roots dry out soil causing voids. Water washes away soil under slabs. Freeze-thaw cycles move and compact soil. Lake Oswego properties deal with all these issues.
Our concrete leveling service raises sunken slabs back to their original height without removing and replacing them. We pump material under the concrete to fill voids and lift the slab. The process is faster, cleaner, and much less expensive than tearing out and replacing concrete.
How Concrete Leveling Works
Concrete leveling goes by several names including mudjacking, slabjacking, and foam jacking. The basic principle is the same for all methods. We drill small holes through the sunken concrete, pump material underneath to fill voids and lift the slab, then patch the holes. Your concrete is level again and ready to use.
Leveling Methods We Use
- Mudjacking with cement slurry mixture that fills voids and provides stable support
- Polyurethane foam injection that expands and hardens to lift concrete precisely
- Both methods work well, choice depends on your specific situation and soil conditions
- Small injection holes are patched and blend in after completion
- Leveled areas can be used immediately, no cure time needed
The process is straightforward. We evaluate your sunken concrete and determine how much it needs to be raised. Small holes are drilled at strategic locations. Material is pumped under the slab, filling voids and applying pressure that lifts the concrete. We monitor the height carefully and stop when the slab reaches the correct level.
Leveling works for driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and other flatwork. It does not work for badly cracked or broken concrete. If your slab is in multiple pieces or extensively damaged, replacement makes more sense. We assess your concrete honestly and recommend leveling only when it is the right solution.
Benefits of Leveling Over Replacement
Replacing sunken concrete means breaking it up, hauling it away, preparing the base, and pouring new concrete. This process is messy, disruptive, and expensive. The area is unusable for at least a week while new concrete cures. Leveling offers significant advantages.
Why Choose Leveling
Cost savings are substantial. Leveling typically costs 50 to 70 percent less than replacement. You save on demo, disposal, new materials, and labor. The job takes hours instead of days. Most leveling projects are completed in one day.
Speed is another major benefit. Your concrete is ready to use immediately after leveling. No waiting a week for curing. This is especially important for driveways and walkways you use daily. Businesses appreciate the minimal downtime compared to replacement.
Less mess means less disruption to your property. We do not bring in heavy demo equipment or dumpsters. No piles of broken concrete sitting in your yard. The small holes we drill are patched neatly. Your landscaping stays intact.
Environmental benefits matter too. Leveling keeps old concrete out of landfills. No manufacturing new concrete means lower carbon footprint. If you care about sustainability, leveling is the greener choice when it makes technical sense for your situation.
Common Leveling Questions
Homeowners considering concrete leveling ask these questions most often. Contact us to discuss your specific sunken concrete situation.
Properly done leveling lasts for many years, often as long as the concrete itself. The material we pump underneath is permanent and stable. However, if the underlying soil problem is not addressed, settling can happen again. We look at drainage and soil issues to give your leveling the best chance of lasting. Many leveled slabs stay level for 10 to 15 years or longer.
Not all concrete is a good candidate for leveling. The slab needs to be structurally sound. Extensively cracked or broken concrete that has separated into multiple pieces usually needs replacement instead. Very thin concrete or slabs with major structural damage are also poor candidates. We evaluate your specific situation and tell you honestly whether leveling will work or if you need a different solution.
The injection holes we drill are patched with concrete that matches your slab color as closely as possible. These patches are visible if you look for them, but they are small and blend in reasonably well. They are far less noticeable than the uneven concrete you started with. The material underneath is not visible at all since it is below the slab. Most people find the patched holes much less objectionable than trip hazards and pooling water.
Ready to Level Your Concrete?
Let us evaluate your sunken concrete and provide a free estimate for leveling. We will show you exactly what we can do and how much it will cost.
Call (971) 289-1988