Concrete Leveling
We raise and level sunken concrete slabs fast, saving you the cost and hassle of a full replacement.
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Why Concrete Leveling Matters for Your Property
Over time, the soil beneath your concrete shifts, washes away, or compresses. When that happens, your driveway, patio, sidewalk, or garage floor starts to sink and become uneven. These sunken slabs are more than just an eyesore. They create dangerous trip hazards for your family and visitors. Uneven surfaces also allow water to pool in the wrong places, which can lead to foundation problems, erosion, and further damage.
Here in Palm City, FL, our sandy soil and heavy rain make concrete settling a common problem. The good news is that you do not need to tear out and replace the entire slab. Concrete leveling lifts the existing slab back to its proper position, closing the gaps and restoring a smooth, even surface. It is faster, cheaper, and less disruptive than replacement.
At Palm City Concrete Pro, we use proven leveling methods to fix sunken concrete for homeowners and business owners across the area. Whether it is a settled walkway, a tilting patio, or a garage floor that has dropped near the edges, we have the tools and experience to raise it back where it belongs.
How Concrete Leveling Works
Concrete leveling works by pumping a stabilizing material beneath the sunken slab to raise it back to its original height. The process starts by drilling small, strategic holes through the concrete surface. Through these holes, we inject a specially formulated grout or polyurethane foam beneath the slab. As the material fills the voids in the soil, it lifts the slab gradually and evenly until it is level again.
Once the slab reaches the correct height, we patch the drill holes and smooth everything out. The whole process usually takes just a few hours, and you can walk on the surface the same day. Compare that to a full tear-out and replacement, which can take days and leave you without use of the area for a week or more.
Common areas we level:
- Driveways that have settled near the garage or street
- Sidewalks and walkways with trip hazards
- Patio slabs that slope toward the house
- Garage floors with uneven edges or low spots
- Pool deck sections that have shifted or sunk
- Porch and entryway slabs pulling away from the steps
If you have noticed gaps under your concrete driveway or uneven sections across your patio, those are clear signs that leveling could solve the problem without a costly replacement.
Leveling vs. Replacement: Making the Right Choice
Not every slab needs to be replaced. In fact, most sunken concrete can be leveled successfully as long as the slab itself is still in decent condition. If your concrete is not severely cracked, crumbling, or broken into pieces, leveling is almost always the better option. It costs roughly 50 to 70 percent less than tearing out and pouring a new slab.
Replacement makes more sense when the concrete is heavily damaged with large cracks, when the surface is badly deteriorated, or when the slab has broken apart into multiple pieces. In those cases, we may recommend a full concrete repair and replacement to give you a fresh, long-lasting result.
During your free estimate, we inspect the slab and the surrounding area carefully. We check the condition of the concrete, assess how much settling has occurred, and look at the soil conditions underneath. Then we give you an honest recommendation. If leveling will solve the problem, we tell you. If replacement is the smarter long-term investment, we tell you that too. We never push services you do not need.
The leveling process also creates less disruption to your property. There is no demolition, no heavy machinery tearing up your yard, and no waiting days for new concrete to cure. Most leveling jobs are completed in a single visit, and you can use the surface again the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Fix Your Sunken Concrete?
Call us today for a free estimate. We will inspect the area and give you an honest recommendation.
(772) 292-1073