The Complete Guide to Concrete Lifting: Techniques and Costs Explained

When concrete surfaces start to sink, crack, or become uneven, it’s more than just a cosmetic issue—it can create serious trip hazards, impact the integrity of your foundation, and reduce the value of your property. Fortunately, concrete lifting is a proven method that offers a fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for stabilizing and restoring slabs around your home or business.

Sunken or uneven concrete is most often caused by soil issues beneath the slab. Over time, the soil can settle, erode, or wash away—leaving gaps and voids that cause the concrete above to sink or crack. This can happen due to: Poor compaction during initial construction, Water erosion or drainage problems, Freeze-thaw cycles, Natural soil settlement.

For significantly sunken or unstable steps and entryways, our team uses push piers in addition to PolyLevel foam. Push piers are heavy-duty steel supports that anchor the structure to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock.