Concrete Leveling

What Is Concrete Leveling and Why You Need It

When sections of your driveway, sidewalk, or patio sink and become uneven, you've got more than just an eyesore. Uneven concrete creates trip hazards, causes water to pool where it shouldn't, and only gets worse over time. Concrete leveling, also called slab jacking or mud jacking, fixes these problems by lifting the sunken sections back to their original height.

Here's how it works. We drill small holes in the sunken concrete, then pump a specialized material underneath that fills voids and lifts the slab. As we pump, the concrete rises gradually until it's level with the surrounding surface. The holes are patched, and you can use the surface within hours. No jackhammers, no hauling away tons of old concrete, no waiting a week for new concrete to cure.

We've leveled hundreds of driveways, sidewalks, and patios across Benton. Most settling happens because the soil underneath compacts or washes away, leaving gaps under your concrete. Once those voids form, the concrete has nowhere to go but down. Leveling fixes the immediate problem and, when done right, provides a stable base that prevents the same section from sinking again.

Why Choose Leveling Over Replacement

When you discover sunken concrete, replacement might seem like the obvious answer. But leveling offers several advantages that make it the smarter choice in many situations:

Leveling works best when your concrete is structurally sound but has settled or sunk due to soil issues. If the concrete itself is badly cracked, crumbling, or at the end of its useful life, replacement might make more sense. During our site visit, we'll honestly assess whether your concrete is a good candidate for leveling or if replacement would be the better investment.

When You Should Consider Concrete Leveling

Not every concrete problem needs leveling, and not every sunken slab can be leveled. Here are the situations where leveling makes the most sense:

Trip hazards on walkways: When one section of your sidewalk or walkway drops even an inch or two below the next section, it becomes a tripping hazard. This is especially dangerous near entrances and high-traffic areas. Leveling eliminates the height difference and makes your walks safe again.

Sloped driveways causing drainage issues: If part of your driveway has settled, water may now drain toward your garage or foundation instead of away from it. Leveling restores the proper slope so water goes where it should.

Uneven patio surfaces: Settled patio sections create an uneven surface for furniture and create water pooling problems. Leveling brings everything back to a consistent grade so your outdoor space is functional and attractive.

Gaps forming under slabs: Sometimes you can see or feel that concrete has voids underneath, even if it hasn't fully settled yet. Addressing this early with leveling prevents bigger problems down the road.

We can't level concrete that's too thin, badly broken into multiple pieces, or so deteriorated that it won't hold together when lifted. If your concrete has major structural damage, we'll be upfront about that and recommend appropriate alternatives. Our goal is to give you the solution that actually works for your situation, not just sell you a service.

Common Questions About Concrete Leveling