Concrete Raising

Concrete Raising or leveling is the process of pumping a slurry mixture under a concrete slab in order to lift it. Concrete raising can be the solution to many homeowners’ concrete problems, uneven driveways, curb and gutters and repairing falling sidewalks or patios.

The entire process is fairly simple. First, small holes are drilled into the concrete slab to be lifted. Slurry is then pumped into these holes, filling any voids under the slab. When the voids are filled, the slurry becomes pressurized, and raises the slab hydraulically to the necessary height. In the final step, the holes that were originally drilled are then filled with a specialized concrete mixture.

Once the raising is complete, both the concrete slab, and the soil beneath it, will be much more structurally sound. The fact that concrete raising is using the same concrete slab is another benefit. As long as sinking is the only issue, repairing the old slab is better than making a new one.