Safety and liability: Sunken or tilted slabs create trip hazards on walkways, driveways, and steps. Lifting and leveling restores a smooth, even surface that protects family, visitors, and delivery drivers—and helps reduce liability exposure for homeowners.
Michigan weather magnifies problems: Freeze–thaw cycles push water into cracks, then expand and widen them. Low spots collect water that turns to ice, accelerating edge breakage and surface spalling. Leveling restores proper pitch so water sheds away instead of pooling.
Protects adjoining structures: When slabs settle at the garage, porch, or stoop, they can pull away from thresholds and create gaps that let in water and salt. Raising the slab back to grade protects door sills, foundation edges, and masonry from moisture and corrosion.
Void filling + soil stabilization: Erosion, washouts near downspouts, and poor compaction leave empty pockets under concrete. High-density, closed-cell polyurethane foam fills those voids, supports the slab, and stabilizes weak soils so the concrete carries loads uniformly.
Faster, cleaner, and often more economical: Lifting uses small (about 5/8") injection ports—no jackhammers, forms, or weeks of curing. Most residential projects are completed in hours with same-day return to service, and you avoid damage to landscaping, sprinklers, and adjoining slabs.
Built to last in wet conditions: Closed-cell foam is lightweight and water-resistant, so it won’t wash out the way heavy slurry can. It adds minimal weight to the soil, helping prevent future settlement—an important advantage in Michigan’s clay and loam soils.
Curb appeal and resale value: Even, aligned joints and consistent slab heights upgrade the look of driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors. A leveled surface photographs better for listings and passes the “first-impression” test during inspections.
Better than doing nothing: Settlement rarely fixes itself. The longer a slab stays low, the more water it traps, the more edges crumble, and the more expensive full replacement becomes. Lifting now preserves the concrete you already own and extends its service life.
Learn how polyurethane foam raises, stabilizes, and restores concrete across Michigan
Concrete lifting & leveling (sometimes called concrete raising) injects high-density polyurethane foam beneath sunken slabs—driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors. The expanding foam fills voids, stabilizes weak soils, and gently lifts the slab back to grade with precise control, eliminating trip hazards and drainage issues in a single visit. The Federal Highway Administration highlights polyurethane injection as a proven method for slab stabilization on transportation infrastructure, and the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) publishes best-practice guidance for contractors using this technology.
Yes for most settled slabs. Polyurethane uses smaller 5/8" injection holes, is lightweight so it won’t re-settle the soil, repels water, and cures fast—typically in minutes. It usually costs far less than tearing out and replacing concrete. Compared with mudjacking, polyurethane avoids heavy slurry, large drill holes, and messy cleanup while delivering a more accurate, controllable lift. Industry groups such as the American Concrete Institute note that lightweight, closed-cell foams reduce the risk of future settlement compared with heavier grout mixes.
Pricing depends on slab size, number of lift points, access, and voids. Most residential projects—sidewalk panels, driveway sections, patios, and garage floors—are completed the same day and cost significantly less than replacement. You get a permanent repair that improves safety, curb appeal, and resale value. Request a free estimate to see your exact project cost.
Closed-cell polyurethane foam is inert, water-resistant, and doesn’t shrink. It supports the slab and stabilizes surrounding soils for long-term performance. Most homeowners see a durable, lasting fix backed by a written warranty—far longer than surface patching, grinding, or DIY fillers.
Polyurethane cures fast. Foot traffic is typically safe within about an hour, and vehicle traffic the same day once the technician verifies final elevation. There’s no long cure, messy forms, or landscape damage—your concrete is back in service quickly.
