Cottonwood Heights Foundation Pros
Concrete Lifting in Cottonwood Heights, UT
Polyjacking concrete lifting in Cottonwood Heights, UT: raises sunken slabs with polyurethane foam, dime-sized drill holes, free estimates.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
- Licensed & Insured
Serving Cottonwood Heights and nearby communities.
A sunken slab didn't move on its own. On bench-grade lots, expansive clay and sand soil swell and shrink with the seasons, and a concrete pad sitting on top goes along for the ride. Concrete lifting raises that slab back to level using polyurethane foam injected through dime-sized drill holes, not the old mudjacking slurry that adds weight and often sinks again.
Cottonwood Heights Foundation Pros uses polyjacking for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage slabs around the bench corridor because the foam cures fast, weighs little, and doesn't load the soil the way a cement-based mix does.
Materials
Materials and methods for Concrete Lifting
The lifting method matters as much as the crew doing the work.
Polyurethane Foam
Expands beneath the slab within minutes, lifting it without adding significant weight back onto already-unstable soil.
Injection Ports
Small ports placed in a pattern across the slab let us control exactly where and how much foam goes under it.
Patch Compound
Fills the drilled access holes so the surface looks finished, not pockmarked.
Surface Sealant
Protects the patched areas and the surrounding concrete from moisture intrusion and staining.
Leveling Gauge
Tracks elevation in real time during the lift so we stop exactly at level, not past it.
Bonding Agent
Helps the patch material grip the original concrete so it doesn't pop loose later.
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How our Concrete Lifting process works
Step 1Surface Assessment
Sunken or sloped slab areas are measured to plan the injection pattern.
Step 2Drilling Access Holes
Dime-sized holes are drilled at key points across the slab.
Step 3Material Injection
Polyurethane foam is pumped beneath the slab to raise it evenly.
Step 4Elevation Monitoring
Lift progress is measured continuously to hit the target level.
Step 5Hole Patching
Access holes are filled and finished to blend with the surrounding surface.
Step 6Final Inspection
The lifted slab is checked for levelness and stability before we leave.
Timeline
How long does a Concrete Lifting take?
Most concrete lifting jobs are done in a single visit since the foam cures within minutes of injection.
- 01
Consult and measurement
same day - 02
Drilling and injection
4 hours2 to
- 03
Foam cure time
15 minutes
- 04
Patch finishing
same visit
- 05
Surface ready for use
same day
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What's included with Concrete Lifting
Typically included: drilling, foam injection, elevation monitoring, hole patching, and surface sealant on patched spots.
Optional: full slab sealant coating, joint resealing, extra lift on adjoining slab sections.
Customer prep: clear furniture, planters, or parked vehicles off the slab before the crew arrives.
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Permits and codes for Concrete Lifting
Confirm with Salt Lake County or Cottonwood Heights city if your project involves anything beyond standard slab lifting.
| Typically needs a permit | Often no permit |
|---|---|
| Structural slab replacement tied into a load-bearing wall footing | Residential concrete lifting via foam injection |
| — | Patch and seal work on existing slabs |
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What does a Concrete Lifting cost in Cottonwood Heights?
Pricing scales with slab square footage and how far the concrete needs to lift, not a flat per-job rate. Request a free estimate and we'll measure the lift needed before quoting a number.
| Project type | Typical range | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Small slab section | $400–$900, | a single sunken patch or step. |
| Standard slab (driveway apron, walkway segment) | $900–$2,500, | typical single-slab lift. |
| Multi-slab or garage floor project | $2,500–$6,000, | larger area with several injection zones. |
These are typical local ballparks — final cost depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. A free estimate gives you an accurate, itemized number for your home.
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DIY vs hiring a pro for Concrete Lifting
| DIY | Hire a pro |
|---|---|
| Sealing hairline surface cracks with a concrete caulk | Calculating foam volume needed to lift a slab evenly without overshooting |
| Filling a small chip or spall on a slab edge | Drilling and injection equipment that places foam at the right depth and spacing |
| Regrading soil next to a slab to reduce future settling | Diagnosing whether the slab is sinking from soil settlement versus a void underneath |
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When to call for Concrete Lifting
Call for a free estimate before an uneven slab turns into a safety or water-drainage problem.
- A slab has sunk an inch or more at one edge or corner
- Water pools on a slab that used to drain away from the house
- A slab seam has become a trip hazard
- Soil has visibly settled or washed out from under a slab edge
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Concrete Lifting FAQs
How much does concrete lifting cost in Cottonwood Heights?
Most residential slab lifts run $400 to $2,500 depending on slab size, with larger multi-slab projects running higher.
How long does concrete lifting take?
A typical slab lift is done in a few hours since the polyurethane foam cures within about 15 minutes.
Is polyurethane foam better than mudjacking?
Yes for most residential work. Foam weighs a fraction of a cement slurry mix, cures faster, and doesn't add extra load back onto soil that's already struggling to support the slab.
Do I need a permit for concrete lifting?
Standard slab lifting via foam injection usually doesn't need a permit. Structural slab replacement tied to a footing might.
Can I DIY concrete lifting?
Minor crack sealing is fine on your own. Actually lifting a slab evenly requires injection equipment and volume calculations that aren't practical as a DIY project.
Will the slab sink again after lifting?
It can if the underlying soil issue isn't addressed. That's why we check for drainage problems near the slab, not just lift and leave.
What's the difference between concrete lifting and concrete replacement?
Lifting raises and levels the existing slab for a fraction of replacement cost. Replacement is needed when the slab itself is cracked beyond repair or structurally compromised.
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