When concrete slabs sink unevenly, they often tilt and crack, creating an uneven surface that can lead to tripping hazards and poor water runoff. In order to remedy the safety and cosmetic issues that uneven concrete present, you’ll need to choose some form of concrete leveling repair. Find out more about mudjacking, a less-invasive alternative to concrete replacement.
Mudjacking, sometimes referred to as slabjacking, is a concrete leveling technique that lifts a sunken concrete slab to make it level.
Sometimes, concrete is so cracked that it’s necessary to completely remove and replace it with new concrete. As you can imagine, this is an invasive and disruptive concrete repair method. Instead, we recommend our mudjacking services whenever possible.
In order to avoid the noise and mess of concrete replacement, it’s best to choose a concrete lifting method that preserves your existing concrete slab. While traditional mudjacking isn’t the only concrete raising technique, it is a cost-effective way to raise concrete that saves you time and money while preserving your existing landscaping.
Mudjacking is an excellent choice for sidewalks, porches, patios, garage floors, basement floors, swimming pool decks, concrete streets, and slab foundations. Keep in mind that mudjacking cannot be used for traditional and more serious foundation problems (but we have foundation repair solutions we’re happy to discuss with you!).
Mudjacking has many benefits over concrete replacement, making it a popular choice for homeowners with uneven concrete surfaces.
As we mentioned, the mudjacking process is a simple and easy one that takes just a few hours from start to finish. Here’s what to expect when you hire Helitech as your mudjacking contractor.
First, our technicians drill 2-inch deep holes throughout the concrete slab.
We then inject a grout mixture into each hole and below the surface of the concrete slab. This mixture, made of Portland cement, aggregate, and water, fills the void areas underneath the slab and raises the slab to an even height.
Finally, we refill and tidy up the injection holes, clean up the area, and leave you to enjoy your like-new concrete slab.
