Concrete Leveling

What Is Concrete Leveling?

Concrete leveling is a repair method that lifts and stabilizes sunken concrete slabs back to their original position. Over time, soil underneath your concrete can settle, wash away, or compact. This creates voids that cause your concrete to sink, crack, or become uneven. Instead of tearing out and replacing the entire slab, leveling brings it back up where it belongs.

In Pine Bluff and across Jefferson County, soil movement is a common issue. Clay-heavy soils expand when wet and shrink when dry. This constant shifting puts stress on concrete foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and patios. You might notice one corner of your driveway sitting lower than the rest, or a section of your sidewalk creating a tripping hazard. That is where leveling comes in.

We use modern techniques to inject material beneath the slab. This fills voids and lifts the concrete. The process is fast, affordable, and much less disruptive than full replacement. Your concrete looks better, functions properly, and lasts longer. Plus, you save money and time compared to starting from scratch.

Common Signs You Need Leveling

Not sure if your concrete needs leveling? Here are the telltale signs that soil settlement is affecting your property. Catching these early can prevent bigger problems down the road.

• •Uneven surfaces: Your driveway, patio, or walkway has visible dips or slopes where it used to be flat.
• •Tripping hazards: Sidewalk sections sit at different heights, creating dangerous lips that catch feet.
• •Water pooling: Rain collects in low spots instead of draining away, leading to moisture problems.
• •Cracks widening: Small cracks get bigger as the slab continues to shift and settle unevenly.
• •Doors sticking: If concrete near your foundation settles, it can affect door frames and cause them to stick.

These issues do not fix themselves. In fact, they typically get worse over time. Water seeps into cracks, soil erodes further, and the concrete settles more. Acting quickly saves you money and prevents safety hazards. If you spot any of these signs around your Pine Bluff property, it is time to consider professional leveling services.

How the Process Works

Concrete leveling is straightforward and efficient. We drill small holes in the sunken slab, then pump a specialized material underneath. As the material fills the voids, it lifts the concrete back to its proper level. The holes are patched, and your surface is ready to use again in just hours.

Step-by-Step Leveling

First, we assess your concrete to determine how much it has sunk and what caused the settlement. We mark the areas that need lifting and identify the best injection points. Small holes about the size of a penny are drilled through the concrete at strategic locations.

Next, we inject the leveling material through these holes. The material flows beneath the slab, filling empty spaces and compacting loose soil. As pressure builds, the slab lifts gradually until it reaches the correct height. We monitor the process carefully to ensure even lifting without cracking.

Finally, we patch the injection holes with concrete that matches your existing surface. The repair blends in seamlessly. Most projects take just a few hours, and you can walk on the concrete the same day. Compare that to replacement, which requires tearing out old concrete, hauling debris, pouring new material, and waiting days for curing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about concrete leveling? Here are answers to the most common concerns we hear from Pine Bluff homeowners and business owners.