Concrete Leveling

Sunken concrete happens to properties all across La Porte. You walk out your door and notice one side of your driveway sits lower than the other. Your patio has developed a noticeable slope. The sidewalk has a lip that makes you trip every time you walk over it. This settling creates safety hazards and looks terrible. The good news is you can fix it without tearing everything out and starting over.

The soil beneath concrete shifts over time. Water washes away particles of dirt beneath your slab. Poorly compacted fill settles under the weight of concrete. Tree roots grow and then die, leaving voids underground. All these factors cause the ground to compact or erode, leaving empty space beneath your concrete. Without support underneath, gravity takes over and your slab sinks down into the gaps.

La Porte soil conditions make this problem even more common. Our clay-heavy soil expands when wet and shrinks during dry spells. This constant cycle of swelling and contracting stresses the ground beneath concrete slabs. Heavy rain events wash soil out from under concrete. Poor drainage around your property accelerates the process. You might notice settling near downspouts, around flower beds, or anywhere water tends to collect.

Ignoring sunken concrete makes the problem worse over time. Water pools in the low spots and seeps underneath, washing away more soil. The weight of your concrete causes more of the unsupported slab to crack and settle. What starts as a small dip turns into a major hazard. Professional concrete leveling stops the cycle before you need expensive replacement.

Replacing sunken concrete costs three to five times more than leveling it. You pay for demolition, hauling away the old concrete, preparing the base, and pouring new concrete. Labor costs add up fast when you need heavy equipment and a full crew for multiple days. Leveling takes a fraction of the time and uses minimal equipment, which saves you thousands of dollars.

Replacement creates a huge mess on your property. Workers break up concrete with jackhammers, creating noise and dust. Trucks haul away the debris, tearing up your lawn. The whole process disrupts your household for days. Concrete leveling works differently. We drill small holes, pump material underneath, patch the holes, and clean up. Your neighbors barely notice we were there.

Your existing concrete likely has plenty of life left. If the slab itself remains in good condition without major cracks or damage, you gain nothing by replacing it. Leveling preserves your original concrete and extends its lifespan by decades. You keep the concrete you already paid for instead of spending money on new material when you do not need it.

The environmental impact matters too. Concrete production creates significant carbon emissions. Demolishing and replacing concrete fills up landfills with perfectly good material. Leveling reuses what you already have, reducing waste and your carbon footprint. This approach makes sense both financially and environmentally.

Leveling also maintains the appearance match across your property. New concrete never quite matches the color and finish of older sections. You end up with an obvious patch that stands out. Leveled concrete keeps its original look and blends perfectly with surrounding areas. Your property maintains a uniform appearance without obvious repairs.