Concrete Leveling
Save money by lifting and leveling your sunken concrete instead of replacing it.
What Is Concrete Leveling?
Concrete leveling is a process that raises sunken or uneven concrete slabs back to their original position. Over time, soil erosion, poor compaction, or water damage can cause your driveway, patio, or sidewalk to sink or tilt. This creates trip hazards, drainage problems, and an uneven appearance that hurts your property's curb appeal.
Instead of tearing out and replacing the entire slab, we use modern concrete lifting techniques to restore your surface. This process, also called slabjacking or mudjacking, involves injecting a special material beneath the slab to fill voids and push the concrete back to level. The result is a safer, more attractive surface that costs a fraction of full replacement.
At ApexPoint Thornton Concrete, we specialize in concrete leveling for both residential and commercial properties throughout Thornton, CO. Our experienced team can assess your sunken concrete and recommend the best solution to restore your surface quickly and affordably.
Why Choose Concrete Leveling Over Replacement?
When you notice your concrete sinking or settling, your first thought might be to replace it entirely. But that can be expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary. Concrete leveling offers a smarter alternative that saves you money and gets the job done faster.
Key Benefits of Concrete Leveling:
- Cost-effective: Leveling typically costs 50-70% less than replacement
- Fast completion: Most jobs are finished in hours, not days
- Minimal disruption: No need to tear out and haul away old concrete
- Immediate use: You can walk or drive on the surface within minutes
- Eco-friendly: Preserves existing materials instead of creating waste
- Long-lasting results: Properly leveled concrete can last for decades
- Improved safety: Eliminates dangerous trip hazards around your home
If your concrete is in decent condition but just needs to be raised, leveling is the smart choice. You keep your existing slab, avoid the mess of demolition, and get results that look great and function perfectly. Plus, you can use your driveway or walkway right away instead of waiting for new concrete to cure.
Our concrete repair experts can evaluate your specific situation and let you know if leveling is the right solution for your property.
How the Concrete Leveling Process Works
Understanding the concrete leveling process helps you see why it's such an effective solution. Here's what you can expect when you hire our team to level your sunken concrete:
Step 1: Inspection and Assessment
We start by carefully examining your concrete to determine how much it has sunk and what caused the problem. We check for soil erosion, water damage, or poor compaction underneath. This helps us plan the right approach and give you an accurate quote.
Step 2: Drilling Injection Points
We drill small holes (about 1-2 inches in diameter) through the sunken slab at strategic locations. These holes allow us to inject the leveling material beneath the concrete. The holes are carefully placed to ensure even lifting across the entire slab.
Step 3: Injecting the Leveling Material
Using specialized equipment, we pump a slurry mixture or polyurethane foam beneath the slab. This material fills any voids under the concrete and creates pressure that slowly lifts the slab. We monitor the process closely to ensure the concrete rises evenly and reaches the correct height.
Step 4: Sealing and Finishing
Once the slab is level, we patch the injection holes with concrete that matches your existing surface. We clean up the area and make sure everything looks neat. The patched areas blend in well, and most people won't even notice where the holes were.
The entire process usually takes just a few hours, depending on the size of the area. You can use your concrete surface almost immediately after we finish. Compare that to the weeks of waiting required for new concrete driveway installation, and you'll see why leveling is such an attractive option.