Mudjacking and slab raising in Arlington, TX
Sunken Concrete Is Usually a Soil Problem
The slab did not shrink. The dirt under it left.
Driveways, walkways, and patios sink because the soil beneath them washed out or compacted. Mudjacking fills that void and raises the concrete back to grade, without replacing it.
How mudjacking works
Fill the Void, Raise the Slab
Cheaper than replacement, and faster.
We drill small ports through the slab, pump material into the empty space underneath, and let the pressure lift the concrete back to where it belongs. The ports get patched and the slab is ready to use quickly.
This is a separate problem from structural settlement. Flatwork sits on shallow soil with no footing under it, so it moves for reasons that have nothing to do with your house. We check both so you are not paying to fix the wrong one.
If the concrete is broken past the point of lifting, we will tell you that too and price a replacement instead of taking your money for a lift that will not hold.
Mudjacking warning signs
What We Raise
- Driveways that have dropped at the apron or along one side
- Sidewalks with a trip edge between sections
- Patios pitching back toward the house
- Garage slabs that have settled below the door
- Porch and entry slabs pulling away from the step
- Pool decking that has dropped at the coping
Our mudjacking process
The Process
- 01
Check the cause
Washed-out soil, poor compaction, or a drainage issue that will do it again.
- 02
Drill the ports
Small holes placed where the lift needs to happen, kept to the minimum.
- 03
Pump and raise
Material fills the void and the slab comes back to grade under controlled pressure.
- 04
Patch and finish
Ports get patched, the area gets cleaned, and you get the slab back the same day.
Mudjacking cost
What Drives the Cost
Square footage, how far the slab has to come up, and how much material the void takes. Most residential jobs cost a fraction of replacing the concrete.
If drainage caused the washout, fixing the water is part of making the lift last.
Mudjacking questions
Straight Answers
If your question is not here, call and ask. You get a person who has been under houses, not a script.
Is mudjacking the same as foundation repair?
No. Mudjacking raises flatwork like driveways and patios. Foundation repair supports the structure of the house. Sometimes a property needs both, often it only needs one.
How long does it last?
It holds as long as the soil under it stays put. That is why we look at where your water goes before we lift anything.
Can I drive on it right away?
Usually the same day for most residential driveway work. We will tell you the specific timing for your job before we leave.
What if the slab is cracked to pieces?
Then lifting it just gives you a raised broken slab. We will price a replacement and tell you straight which one makes sense.
Related foundation repair services
What People Usually Read Next
- Concrete leveling
Getting driveways, walks, patios, and garage slabs back to grade, or replacing them when lifting will not hold.
- Drainage correction
French drains, surface drains, downspout extensions, and regrading so water leaves instead of sitting.
- Foundation inspection
An elevation survey and a straight answer about whether your house needs work right now.
Foundation evaluation in Arlington and North Texas
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Tell us what you are seeing. Sometimes the right next step is not a repair.
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(817) 940-9404Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Based in Arlington, working across Tarrant County and North Texas.
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