A driveway with a sunken slab, a step at the joint or a tilt toward the house can be lifted and sealed without replacing it.
A driveway takes more punishment than almost any other slab: heavy vehicles, runoff from the roof and yard and soil that moves with the seasons. When one section sinks, it leaves a step at the joint that jars cars, catches feet and makes snow shoveling harder. A tilt toward the house is worse, because it sends water to the foundation.
We lift the sunken slab with foam or grout, set it level with its neighbors and check the slope so water drains away from the house. Joints are sealed to keep water from getting under the slab again, and cracks are filled. Where soil continues to wash out, we look at the source, such as a downspout or a low spot, and recommend a simple fix. The goal is a driveway that is smooth now and stays that way.
A raised edge is the most common problem. We lift the low slab so the surface is flush across the joint.
A tilted driveway sends water toward the foundation. We lift to restore a gentle fall away from the house.
Flexible sealant keeps water from washing out soil under the slab and extends the life of the repair.
Downspouts and low spots that dump onto the driveway are noted, with simple fixes where possible.
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BeforeAfterNo more jolts.
Fewer trip hazards.
Protects the house.
Save the concrete.
Keeps soil in place.
Quick cure.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationClay Soil and Wet YardsMiddle Tennessee clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement is behind many cracks, leaks and…Learn more 
Material guideLifting Foam and GroutFoam and grout both raise sunken concrete. Here is how they differ and how we choose between them.Learn more 
Project situationBuying or Selling a HomeA foundation can be a hidden cost for a buyer and a sticking point for a seller. A…Learn more Enter a floor reading, door gap and crack notes to see how your floor compares and what to do next.
You tell us what you have noticed, a crack, a damp smell, a sloping floor or standing water, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely inside and out, measure floors and cracks, check moisture and drainage and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay floor protection, mark utilities, protect landscaping and set up before any digging or drilling begins.
We install, seal, lift or repair with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, restore the surface, show you what we did, share care tips and set a reminder for your next check.
Soil washed out or compressed under the slab, often from water running along or under it.
Yes. We lift only the sunken slab and match it to its neighbors.
After foam, often within minutes to an hour. Grout takes longer.
Sealed cracks stay sealed unless the slab moves again. We address the cause.
Yes. It should shed water away from the house.
Concrete LevelingSunken driveways, sidewalks, patios and floors are lifted back to level without tearing out the concrete.Explore 
Foam LiftingLightweight foam injected under a slab expands, fills voids and lifts concrete quickly, from small holes, with a…Explore 
Concrete Crack SealingCracks in driveways, patios, walks and floors are cleaned and filled with flexible sealant, so water cannot get…Explore 
Yard Drainage and GradingSoil that slopes toward the house is the root of many foundation problems. We regrade, add swales and…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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