Does expanding foam lift concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, expanding foam (also known as polyurethane foam) can lift concrete. This approach, called polyjacking, involves injecting the foam rather than concrete slurry to fill voids and raise the concrete slab back into place. It’s often faster and requires smaller drill holes than traditional mudjacking, though it may come at a higher cost. Some contractors also prefer <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/mudjacking-vs-polyjacking.htm">polyjacking over mudjacking</a> for more damaged and delicate slabs.</p></div>

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Q: How much foundation sinking is too much?

• <div><p>Most houses are expected to settle over time, but foundation sinking of more than a few inches or uneven sinking of more than an inch for every 20 feet is cause for concern. Any significant or uneven sinking should be assessed by a professional to determine the cause and perform any necessary repairs. </p></div>

Q: How do you level a sunken concrete patio?

• <div><p>Pros often use mudjacking or polyurethane foam injection to level a sunken concrete patio. Both methods lift the slab by filling voids beneath it. After properly compacting the soil beneath it to prevent future settling, the concrete may need to be removed and re-poured for severe sinking. </p></div>

Q: What materials are used in mudjacking?

• <div><p>A slurry of cement, sand, and water is injected beneath the concrete to lift and stabilize it.</p></div>

Q: Is concrete leveling worth it?

• <div><p>Concrete leveling is absolutely worth it if you have sunken concrete slabs and want to restore them to level, especially if the slab is part of your home foundation. Concrete leveling is less than half the price of replacing concrete sidewalks, patios, walkways, and pool decks, and it&rsquo;s about a quarter of the cost of replacing a foundation. If you also treat the underlying problem, it can be a worthwhile and permanent solution. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
Yes. Zacary Daniel Concrete did an excellent job and we are very pleased. Showed up as promised and his work crew were knowledgeable and extremely polite. I would hire them again.
Zachary Daniel Concrete
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Reviewed in November 2023
Upstate Helpers was supposed to build a deck and pour a concrete slab for us. I actually love the deck even though it took forever to get it completed. It took over a year to get the concrete slab poured and Terrance said he would be out to remove the wood planks around it but so far, no see. He...
Upstate Helpers
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Reviewed in August 2023
They are an awesome team and deliver very promptly! Everything took less than a week to complete. ( The estimate,the ground prep, pouring of concrete). They did an amazing job removing the old asphalt and enlarging my driveway. They even filled many holes in my large yard and used the sod...
J&J Oglesby Concrete
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Reviewed in September 2022
Hired Dec 21 to pour 1 0ft by 40ft patio by house. Concrete was not ordered for the job. Did get concrete later in day from another supplier. Once concrete arrived not enough to complete job properly. They dropped thickness to spread concrete causing slab not to be even and drain properly. When...
Lashout Concrete
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Reviewed in March 2021
We contracted with this company to paint the interior of a 2600 square foot house. The top floor has mostly shiplap with minimal sheetrock. The bottom floor is all sheetrock. The trim and doors have not been installed. First the workers covered all the floors, stairs, electrical boxes, can...
Mountain Cleaning service
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Reviewed in October 2019
Bob is clear communicating what results to expect especially how concrete staining has such variability. He is accommodating and puts in the extra time for the preliminary meeting and the application. We are pleased in the results.
Lifetime Flooring Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2019
I hired Sam to cut down 2 trees but left the branches around the house and also left mud on the driveway, he had a big truck on the driveway with adjustable claws for support the claws actually broke the concrete in two places, then he moved the truck 2 more times and broke the concrete in 6...
Duckett construction
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Reviewed in June 2016
Pool inspection was performed without me being present as multiple inspections were being conducted at once. Was told that there were minor issues with the concrete in one corner and that the main pool pump would not start. Previous owner were able to get pump started after the inspection was...
OASIS POOLS INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Started contact with this company, Woodtex, back in July 2013 and then immediately contacted a company to do the concrete work to prepare for the garage slab. Woodtex brought a county inspector out and the inspector informed us that a better concrete footing must be installed. It took two...
Wood-Tex Products
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Reviewed in January 2013
Overall, we are very happy with the completed addition. Work was started quickly after contract signing and drying in was completed in 3 weeks. The S-K project manager was conscientious and easy to work with. He made a lot of suggestions that saved us money. The sub-contractors S-K used did work...
SK BUILDERS
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We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality service with attention to detail and customer satisfaction as our top priorities. Our goal is to make every project smooth, efficient, and done right the first time. We take pride in honest communication, dependable work, and delivering results our customers can trust. Whether the job is large or small, we approach every project with professionalism and care.

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Concrete Mudjacking questions, answered by experts

Most houses are expected to settle over time, but foundation sinking of more than a few inches or uneven sinking of more than an inch for every 20 feet is cause for concern. Any significant or uneven sinking should be assessed by a professional to determine the cause and perform any necessary repairs.

Pros often use mudjacking or polyurethane foam injection to level a sunken concrete patio. Both methods lift the slab by filling voids beneath it. After properly compacting the soil beneath it to prevent future settling, the concrete may need to be removed and re-poured for severe sinking.

A slurry of cement, sand, and water is injected beneath the concrete to lift and stabilize it.

Concrete leveling is absolutely worth it if you have sunken concrete slabs and want to restore them to level, especially if the slab is part of your home foundation. Concrete leveling is less than half the price of replacing concrete sidewalks, patios, walkways, and pool decks, and it’s about a quarter of the cost of replacing a foundation. If you also treat the underlying problem, it can be a worthwhile and permanent solution.

Yes, expanding foam (also known as polyurethane foam) can lift concrete. This approach, called polyjacking, involves injecting the foam rather than concrete slurry to fill voids and raise the concrete slab back into place. It’s often faster and requires smaller drill holes than traditional mudjacking, though it may come at a higher cost. Some contractors also prefer polyjacking over mudjacking for more damaged and delicate slabs.

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