Why Do Concrete Lifting Projects Vary in Cost?
When pouring concrete you are paying for a square footage of concrete, so the price can be determined pretty easily. Concrete leveling is a bit trickier, however, since we’re estimating the size of the void underneath the slab. The easiest way to do this is by comparing the amount of settlement, the directions of settlement, and the overall size of the slab. Though not exact, this often provides us with a good picture of the size of the void underneath the concrete slab that we can use to provide a price to lift the concrete.
Average Concrete Leveling Prices
Remember, these prices are to be used as general guidelines. Each project is unique, and each quote is based on the specific circumstances that may affect how much spray foam material is needed. Any concrete leveling estimate can be much higher or lower than what we’re listing here if we believe there are factors that will affect the amount of foam needed to complete the project. With that said, here are our average prices from thousands of completed projects across Virginia and North Carolina.
Sidewalk and Driveway Concrete Lifting Cost
These are often our least expensive repairs. Our base project cost is $750, and the maximum price for a simple sidewalk or driveway repair rarely exceeds $1,200 unless there are a large number of settled sections. If concrete pooling is an issue and drainage is particularly bad, there may be a larger void than expected under the slab that could cause the price to be a bit higher. Feel free to learn more about how we fix settled sidewalks or sunken driveways, and what to expect with the process.
Porch and Patio Concrete Lifting Cost
Sunken porch slabs can differ quite a bit in price based on size and amount of settlement. For a small porch or patio that’s only a bit wider than the doorway, you’ll likely be looking at a $750-$1,250 repair depending on the amount of settlement. For porches and patios that extend the whole length of the house, the situation gets tricky. If multiple slabs have settled extensively over a large patio, the price can exceed $2,500. Sometimes we won’t even be able to offer a solution if there are no relief joints or the sunken concrete is too settled to be repaired. For more info on these types of repairs, check out our article on leveling porches and patios.
While they can sometimes be lifted with minimal risk of damage, long patios or porches without relief joints pose a greater challenge.
Pool Deck Leveling Cost
Pool decks can be very tricky. If there is only one or two slabs the price likely won’t exceed $750, but can rise to as much as $6,000 for a large pool that has extensive settling throughout the entire deck. Generally, pool deck leveling repair will run between $750 and $1,800 for most of our projects. In the Sandbridge and Outer Banks area this price tends to increase due to higher amounts of settlement with more slabs effected. Don’t let the numbers scare you- we fix all kinds of pool decks and regularly come in at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Garage and Interior Slab Leveling Cost
These slabs can differ greatly in price depending on total size and the amount of settlement. It is very hard to prescribe a range to slabs that can be so drastically different, but a good idea is between $1,200 for a slightly low small garage up to $10,000 or more for a large interior slab that has experienced extensive settlement and voiding. The latter are not particularly common, but have come up. Though the price seems high, we are often as low as 50-75% less expensive than concrete replacement. If you have one of these issues, learn more about garage slab leveling or interior slab lifting.
Lifting and stabilizing the inside of a school locker room. Interior concrete leveling projects vary greatly in cost depending on the scope of the job.
Underpinning, Void Filling, or Breach Abatement Project Cost
These services are so unique there is no way to give an accurate price without first seeing the concrete area. We would recommend learning more about our concrete underpinning and poly foam void filling services, then giving us a call or submitting an estimate request so we can best understand your issue.
Underpinning the waterfall and stream for the tiger enclosure at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia.
Estimating A Concrete Lifting Project From Home
Generally speaking, you can’t. As you’ve probably figured out if you’ve read this far, project prices vary considerably just based off of a few simple factors. Though you can’t know your project cost until meeting with an inspector, there are a few signs that can point to whether it’ll be on the lower side or the higher side. If settlement is under an inch and if the slab being lifted is small, your odds of an inexpensive fix are quite high. If there are many different slabs that need to be corrected and they have settled more than two inches, you will likely find yourself on the higher end of our price estimates. The bad news is you can’t estimate the cost accurately without knowing all the signs to look for that impact cost. The good news is you can get a no-pressure, no-obligation estimate for free.
Request a Free Concrete Lifting Inspection
Interested in how much your concrete leveling project will cost? We offer free inspections throughout the Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Outer Banks area. We go further outside this range to lift concrete in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia as well, but usually schedule those trips less frequently.