What Is Concrete Leveling?
Concrete leveling is when professionals lift and level sinking concrete slabs, patios, driveways, or sidewalks using expanding polyurethane foam. This is called polyjacking, and it’s non-toxic, fast, and stronger than other concrete leveling solutions, such as mudjacking.Â
Why Does Concrete Settle?
Why Polyjacking Is Better Than Mudjacking Concrete Leveling
Polyjacking is faster, last longer, and stronger than mudjacking.
Polyjacking
- Polyjacked concrete can be used 15 minutes after the foam cures
- Any excess foam can easily be scraped off.
- Weighs 2.5 to 4 pounds per cubic foot
- Requires dime-sized holes.
- Waterproof
- Last indefinitely
- Requires light equipment
- Uses non-toxic foam
Mudjacking
- Mudjacked concrete takes up to 72 hours to fully become usable
- Requires hundreds of pounds of sand, cement, and other messy materials
- Weighs 100 pounds per cubic foot
- Requires 2-inch holes that can lead to cracks and weeds.
- Not waterproof
- Lasts 2 to 5 years
- Requires heavy equipment
- Uses natural but heavy materials
What Is The Process Of Polyjacking Concrete Leveling?
Polyurethane Foam Can Be Used To Lift And Level
Patios
Driveways
Pool decks​
Sidewalks​
Foundations
Concrete Steps​
Porches​
Garage floors​
Before And After Images
Benefits of Polyjacking
Fast Acting
15 minutes after injection, your concrete slab is ready to walk on or support vehicular traffic.
Minimally-Invasive
Polyjacking does not require any excavation.
Lightweight
The lightweight foam does not contribute to future soil settlement, unlike the heavy material used in mudjacking.
Environmentally Friendly
Polyurethane foam is inert and won't react with soil or moisture; it won't leach harmful chemicals into the ground.
Cost-Effective
Save up to 50% compared with traditional concrete slab replacement.
Waterproof
Once cured, the polyurethane material will not wash away.
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Concrete Leveling FAQs
How long does it take to lift a concrete slab with polyjacking?
It takes less than a day to lift and level a concrete slab using polyjacking.
Will my landscaping be disturbed?
No. There’s no need for excavation or heavy machinery.
Is the concrete leveling process noisy?
Concrete leveling using polyjacking is much quieter than completely replacing the slab.
Is the foam used in the polyjacking process safe and friendly to the environment?
Yes. The Real Seal Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair‘s expanding polyurethane foam is inert, meaning it won’t shift or dissolve into your soil.
Is there any maintenance needed after the concrete leveling is done?
To ensure your concrete stays level, experts recommend preventing water from draining toward your slab.
When is polyjacking not an option?
If your concrete slab is completely cracked and broken apart in many different sections, experts might suggest replacement.
How long will polyjacking concrete leveling last?
Our warranty is 5 years. Although the foam lasts indefinitely.
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The Real Seal Concrete Leveling Services In Chicagoland
If you need professional concrete leveling services, call us today. Our experts will inspect and level your concrete patio, slab, driveway, or sidewalk. We serve all of Chicagoland, including the cities below. If you don’t see your city listed, call us to find out!
- Addison
- Arlington Heights
- Aurora
- Barrington
- Bartlett
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Chicago
- Crystal Lake
- Deerfield
- DesPlaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elk Grove
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Fox River Grove
- Glendale Heights
- Glenview
- Highland Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Lake Forest
- Lake Zurich
- Libertyville
- Lombard
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Niles
- Northbrook
- Oak Park
- Oak Lawn
- Orland Park
- Oswego
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Plainfield
- Roselle
- Schaumburg
- St. Charles
- Skokie
- Tinley Park
- Waukegan
- West Chicago
- Wheaton
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
- Woodstock
- Woodridge