Concrete Leveling & Mudjacking in Tampa, FL
Tampa Precision Concrete lifts sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios and pool decks back to level across Tampa. When a slab is still in one piece, raising it costs much less than tearing it out, and you can usually use it again the same day.
Slabs drop in Tampa for a few repeat reasons. Sand washes out at the edges in heavy rain, backfill around foundations and pools compacts over time, and buried organic soil slowly breaks down. Leveling fixes those well. Deep settlement in Sinkhole Alley is a different problem, and we'll tell you when you're looking at one. Hillsborough and Pasco see more sinkhole reports than most of the state, and Florida law requires insurers to cover only catastrophic ground collapse unless you added sinkhole coverage.
Lifting jobs take us across Carrollwood, Town 'n' Country, Brandon, Riverview, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Valrico, Oldsmar, Citrus Park and Wesley Chapel & more. Worried a sunken slab means something worse? Our guide to sinkhole or settling explains how to read the cracks.
Why Choose Tampa Precision Concrete
Concrete Leveling Services
Mudjacking
We drill small holes through the sunken slab and pump a cement-based slurry underneath. The slurry fills the void left by washed-out sand and lifts the panel back toward its original height.
It is a good fit for heavy slabs like driveways and works well where erosion, not soil type, caused the drop.
The slurry also fills hollow spaces you can't see, so the slab is supported across its whole width instead of bridging gaps.
Polyurethane Foam Lifting
Foam lifting uses smaller holes and a lightweight expanding material. It doesn't add much weight to soft ground, which helps where organic soil or loose fill is part of the problem, and it cures fast enough for traffic shortly after.
Foam doesn't break down when the water table rises in the wet season, which matters on lots where groundwater sits close to the surface for months.
Pool Deck Leveling
Pool backfill settles more than most soil, so sunken deck panels near the coping are common. We lift them carefully to avoid pushing on the shell, then seal the joint at the coping so water stops washing out the sand.
Lifting a deck panel also brings the slope back, so water stops pooling near the edge and turning green.
Trip Hazard Correction
A lifted or dropped sidewalk panel can catch a toe after an inch of offset. We raise the low side to match, or grind a small lip when lifting isn't practical.
For public sidewalk panels in the right-of-way, we check with the city or county before working, since some repairs need a permit.
Void Filling & Washout Repair
Gutters and irrigation that dump water at a slab edge carve tunnels under it. We fill the voids before they become cracks and point you to the source so it doesn't happen again.
Pressure-washing a slab right after leveling is fine. Pointing a hose at the edge every day for months is not.
Joint & Crack Sealing
Every lift ends with sealing the joints and drill holes. In a city that gets most of its rain from June through September, open joints let storms keep removing sand from under the slab.
We use a flexible sealant that stays bonded through the heat swings of a Florida summer.
How Slab Lifting Works
Settlement Diagnosis
We check how far the slab dropped, whether it is cracked through and why it sank. Pattern matters: edge drops point to washout, a slow bowl in the middle can point to something deeper. We also ask how long it has been sinking, since a slab that dropped years ago and stopped is a better candidate than one still moving.
Drill Access Holes
We drill a few holes in a planned pattern. Mudjacking holes are a bit larger and foam holes are smaller, about the size of a coin.
Lift in Stages
Material goes in slowly at each hole while we watch the slab rise and check with a level, which avoids overlifting or cracking the panel.
Patch, Seal & Clean Up
Holes get patched to blend in, joints get sealed, and the work area is cleaned. Most slabs can take foot traffic the same day.
Concrete Leveling Questions
Mudjacking or foam: which is better here?
Both work. Mudjacking suits heavy slabs on firm sand that washed out, while foam helps where the soil is soft and adding weight is a concern. We'll recommend one after looking.
Can a sinkhole be fixed with mudjacking?
No. Surface leveling only fills shallow voids. Sinkhole repair usually requires an engineer and deep grouting or underpinning, which is a specialist job. If we see signs of active ground movement, we'll stop and tell you.
How long does leveling last?
If the cause is fixed, such as a downspout redirected or joints sealed, a leveled slab can stay put for many years. If water keeps washing out sand, it will settle again.
We point out downspouts, irrigation and missing joint sealant during the visit so you know what to fix.
Is leveling cheaper than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement means tear-out at $2 to $5 per square foot plus a new pour. Leveling skips both and often fits within our minimum service charge of $600 to $1,500 for small jobs.
Can every slab be lifted?
No. Slabs broken into many pieces or crumbling at the surface should be replaced. Our concrete driveways crews handle that if it comes to it.
When can I drive on it?
Foam-lifted slabs can usually take cars within hours. With mudjacking, we typically ask for a day before vehicles return.