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Concrete Leveling vs. Slab Replacement

February 7, 2020

Lift Right Concrete

So, the Utah weather has done a number on your concrete, and you want to fix the damage and restore the stability of your cracked and sunken slabs. Is concrete leveling the way to go? Or should you opt for slab replacement? Concrete leveling, or mudjacking, works for settled driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks, garage […]

DIY Concrete Jacking – Can You Fix a Settled Concrete Slab Yourself?

January 17, 2020

Lift Right Concrete

Thinking about taking the do-it-yourself approach to concrete jacking? Many northern Utah homeowners have given it a go, and we’re willing to bet that most have come to regret the decision. Online videos and tutorials on concrete jacking, or slabjacking, make the project seem simple enough for anyone with handyman skills. That’s really not the […]

How to Compare Concrete Lifting Estimates

January 10, 2020

Lift Right Concrete

Before hiring a concrete lifting contractor, experts recommend getting estimates from at least a few local professionals. That way, you can ensure the concrete repair company you choose is the best one for the job at hand. Let’s say you’ve already taken that step, and now you’re ready to move forward with your project. How […]

The Many Advantages of Mudjacking Concrete Repair

January 3, 2020

Lift Right Concrete

Mudjacking is the concrete repair method of choice for just about any damaged concrete slab. Also known as concrete leveling, mudjacking works to lift and stabilize sagging porch steps, sunken driveways, cracked patios, uneven sidewalks, tilted garage floors, settled pool decks and more. But, then again, so does polyjacking, a similar concrete repair method. So, […]

How Slabjacking Contractors Find Empty Spaces Under Concrete

December 20, 2019

Lift Right Concrete

Professional slabjacking contractors repair cracked and sunken concrete by using a special cement slurry mixture to fill empty spaces in the soil underneath. Once all of the air pockets are gone, pressure lifts the concrete back to a stable, level position. Spaces or voids in the soil under concrete obviously aren’t visible to the naked […]

How Much Time Do Concrete Lifting Repair Projects Take?

December 13, 2019

Lift Right Concrete

Concrete lifting isn’t a time-consuming process – particularly when you compare it to slab replacement. That can take a couple of weeks to complete, and the new slab won’t be ready to use for at least another month. In contrast, after the initial consultation, most concrete lifting projects take just an hour or two. And […]

Concrete Jacking Cost Considerations

December 6, 2019

Lift Right Concrete

Concrete jacking, or mudjacking, is a widely used and highly effective technique for repairing cracked or sunken sidewalks, driveways, patios, pool decks, garage floors and other outdoor slabs. Mudjacking is quite affordable – it’s actually the least expensive concrete repair method. According to HomeAdvisor.com, a trusted online information marketplace, most homeowners pay an average of […]