Mud Jacking vs. PolyLevel® in Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan & Northeast Indiana

A lightweight, more precise method to lifting sunken concrete slabs

Sinking patios, walkways, driveways, and concrete steps are unsightly and can create a tripping hazard on your property. One method to repairing sinking, settling concrete slabs is traditional mud jacking.

What is mud jacking? Mud jacking is also known as slab jacking and grout pumping. It’s a repair technique for lifting concrete slabs with a mortar-based mix. Mud jacking involves pumping a mixture of water, soil, sand and Portland cement under a settling concrete slab. The material, or “slurry”, cures to become a solid, stable fill to lift sunken concrete.

The problems with mud jacking: Mud jacking may be widely used, but is it the best option for lifting those sunken concrete slabs? For heavy concrete structures, mud jacking is successful when used in conjunction with slab piers, not as a standalone solution.

For sunken concrete slabs, traditional mud jacking is messy, involves on-site mixing, drilling large holes, and takes hours or days to completely cure, leaving concrete unusable.

The PolyLevel® solution

FoamWorks Concrete Leveling offers a fast, effective, and less invasive approach to concrete leveling with PolyLevel®. The PolyLevel® system involves injecting an expanding polymer foam under the concrete for a durable, long-lasting solution. If you’re interested in learning about what PolyLevel® can do for you, call us for a free estimate for our alternative to mud jacking in Toledo, Fort Wayne, Lorain and nearby.

Repairing a cracked driveway in North Ridgeville, OH.

This front stoop has started to sink and separate from the foundation. There is noticeable cracking and sloping.

PolyLevel® expanding foam was used to level the steps and the cracks and sloping have been repaired.

PolyLevel® concrete lifting & leveling advantages

The benefits of PolyLevel® injectable polymer when compared to traditional mud jacking:

Greater precision & accuracy

Metered, spaced-out injections ensure that the lifting power of PolyLevel® is carefully controlled. We can even adjust the chemical composition of our injection for further precision.

Environmentally friendly & strengthens underlying soil

PolyLevel® does not release harmful chemicals into the soil. On the contrary, PolyLevel® strengthens underlying soil so concrete won’t sink down the road, further protecting your investment.

Stronger & less invasive solution

PolyLevel® is a lightweight foam, but it can support heavy loads and provide greater power than alternative concrete lifting methods. You’ll experience greater lifting power than with traditional mud jacking, with less invasive equipment and far less disruption to your daily life.

Cures almost immediately

PolyLevel® takes just minutes to cure, while mud jacking takes hours or days. With PolyLevel® by FoamWorks Concrete Leveling, you may resume driving, walking, and other use of your concrete almost immediately.

More natural appearance from smaller injection sites

Mud jacking leaves substantial holes in concrete, creating an unfinished look that is highly visible on concrete slabs. PolyLevel® needs less than an inch per injection. Maintain the beauty of your pool deck, garage floor or driveway with smaller, less invasive injections.

Free estimates

FoamWorks Concrete Leveling provides free, no-obligation estimates for PolyLevel® in Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan & Northeast Indiana.

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   Ralph Fernandez 
 0 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good job, raising my driveway going into the garage.
  
 
      
   Cynthia OC 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with FoamWorks. The finished product looks better than even expected. Communication with office and team was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
  
 
      
   David Schultz 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire experience from the first call to Tim handling the estimate and finally the actual work being done was awesome. Jermaine and crew were great and did awesome work. They were very polite and courteous too. It was a pleasure to deal with Foamworks throughout the process.
  
 
      
   Travis Sumner 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +1
Noah and Mason did an amazing job with my sidewalk and back patio, highly recommend this company for your concrete leveling needs
  
 
      
   Rob Snider 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service guys arrived on time and went right to work. They did a great job leveling a section of driveway and cleaned up after they were done. Highly recommend Foamworks for their services.
  
 
      
   Ronald Behm 
 8 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very prompt response to begin with and delivered what was discussed.  We are extremely pleased with the results and would recommend their services.
  
 
      
   Eileen Rucki 
 14 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Workers (Jermaine in particular) was awesome! Knowledgeable, friendly, very communicative (invited me to see the progress as they worked through the project) and very receptive to questions. They worked quickly and thoroughly and the finished product was what we hoped for.
  
 
      
   Stan 
 15 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The technicians you sent to our house, Mason and Noah, did an excellent job. They were knowledgeable about the process and both communicated very well. They worked very hard even though the heat index was 100+ degrees to complete the project to our satisfaction. Mason and Noah presented themselves very well and were also very polite. Stan & Kathie
  
 
      
   Dennis 
 15 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Corbin is a great extension of FoamWorks. It was a pleasure meeting and talking with him. Thank you for the quality work Corbin. Denny.
  
 
      
   Margaret Noe 
 19 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job. Exceeding our expectations! Many thanks!

Learn more about PolyLevel® today!

FoamWorks Concrete Leveling is Northwest Ohio’s trusted concrete repair contractor. Schedule an estimate in Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan & Northeast Indiana or nearby to learn more about why PolyLevel® is our top choice for repairing sunken driveways, sidewalks, and more!

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