Concrete Leveling

Sunken concrete is more than an eyesore. Uneven slabs create trip hazards, cause water to pool in the wrong places, and make your property look neglected. But tearing out a perfectly good slab just because it has settled an inch or two does not make sense when there is a better option. Concrete leveling raises your existing slab back to where it belongs, often in just a few hours.

At Elite Grovetown Concrete, we use proven leveling techniques to fix sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and pool decks without the mess, cost, and downtime of full replacement. The process is fast, minimally invasive, and costs a fraction of what new concrete would. Best of all, you can usually walk or drive on the leveled surface the same day.

Concrete settles for a variety of reasons. Soil erosion from poor drainage, compaction of fill dirt over time, tree root decay, and plumbing leaks can all create voids under your concrete that cause it to sink. The clay-heavy soils in the Grovetown, GA area are especially prone to expansion and contraction, which accelerates settling. Understanding the cause helps us fix it properly and prevent it from happening again.

The Process Step by Step

Concrete leveling is straightforward, but it takes experience to do it right. We start by inspecting the sunken area to determine the extent of settling and identify what caused it. Then we drill small, penny-sized holes through the slab at strategic locations. Through these holes, we pump a specialized material underneath the concrete that fills the voids and gradually lifts the slab back to level.

We monitor the lift carefully using precision instruments to make sure the slab reaches the correct height and stays level across its entire surface. Once the concrete is back in position, we patch the drill holes and clean up the work area. The whole process typically takes just a few hours for most residential projects, compared to several days for a full concrete replacement.

Where Leveling Works Best

Concrete leveling is ideal for slabs that are still structurally sound but have simply settled or tilted. It works well for driveways, sidewalks and walkways, patio slabs, garage floors, porch slabs, and pool deck sections. If the concrete is badly cracked, crumbling, or broken into pieces, replacement is usually the better option. We always give you an honest assessment of which approach makes the most sense.

There are several good reasons to choose leveling over replacement when your concrete has settled. Here is why so many homeowners in Grovetown prefer this approach:

• Saves 50 to 70 percent compared to the cost of full concrete replacement
• Completed in hours instead of days, with minimal disruption to your routine
• No demolition, no heavy equipment tearing up your yard, and no concrete debris to haul away
• Eliminates trip hazards that could cause injuries and liability issues
• Restores proper drainage so water flows away from your home instead of pooling on slabs
• Preserves the look of your existing concrete without mismatched new sections