Don't Let Messy Mudjacking Ruin Your Summer

Let’s be honest, uneven concrete is unsightly, lowers property value, and is dangerous as a trip hazard. Whether it’s your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio or pool deck – it needs to be fixed, and fixed right.

 

But what's the most effective way to fix uneven concrete? For many homeowners, "mudjacking" comes to mind. And this outdated, messy method could stop them from fixing their concrete.

 

Here’s how it works: Mudjacking crews drill large-diameter holes into the surface, then inject a messy mixture of cement and soil below the concrete. Because the “mud” is hydraulically pumped under considerable pressure, it can lift the cement slab section back to its original position.

 

 

But the problem with traditional mudjacking is that the weight of the mixture pumped under the slab, combined with the weight of the concrete itself, can actually cause the slab to sink further if the soil beneath cannot support the load.

 

Pros

 

- Can be most inexpensive option

- Can level concrete for a period of time

- Not a permanent fix

- Messy and disruptive

- Large holes left in concrete by installers leave a polka-dotted look

- Return to service in 1-4 days

 

Cons

 

- Not a permanent fix

- Messy and disruptive

- Large holes left in concrete by installers leave a polka-dotted look

- Return to service in 1-4 days

 

 

The good news is that there is a modern solution that requires minimal disruption to lift and stabilize concrete slabs.

 

Homeowners can level concrete permanently with PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a two-part foam engineered to expand immediately upon injection beneath a settled slab. Injection holes are much smaller than mudjacking holes.

 

In action, PolyLevel expands many times its original volume, forcing sunken concrete back to its original level. Within minutes, the expanded polymer hardens and reaches 90 percent or more of its final strength. This makes it possible for the restored surface to regain full functionality right away.

What we mean is, homeowners will be able to use their driveway in less than 20 minutes after concrete leveling with PolyLevel.

 

 

 

Pros

 

- Affordable, permanent solution

- Non-invasive and less messy

- Immediate return to service

- Lightweight but strong

- Environmentally friendly

 

Cons

- Can be more expensive than mudjacking. 

 

So when you’re frustrated by tripping on your uneven concrete one too many times and you’re ready to fix it, choose the option that makes the most sense for you and your family. And if you’re ready to lift and level your concrete with PolyLevel, call us for your free concrete repair estimate today! 1-910-299-0198