# Concrete Leveling Atlanta | PolyRenewal Slab Lifting > PolyRenewal polyurethane concrete lifting for sunken driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks in Atlanta, a clean, fast alternative to mudjacking. URL: https://basementwaterproofingatlanta.com/concrete-lifting-leveling/ ![Technician injecting polyurethane foam through injection ports in a sunken driveway slab](/images/hero/technician-injecting-polyurethane-foam-through-sma.webp) verified Same-Day Cure # Lift Sunken Concrete Cleanly with PolyRenewal Last updated: August 24, 2026 PolyRenewal polyurethane injection to lift and stabilize sunken concrete slabs. event\_available Book a Free Inspection [/contact/ →](/contact/) payments See Pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) 31+ Years in Georgia 4.8 Google rating Free In-home inspection Transferable Life-of-structure warranty star 4.8 Google rating, thousands of reviews workspace\_premium Life-of-Structure Transferable Warranty schedule Free In-Home Inspection task\_alt 26,450+ crawl spaces repaired Have you noticed that uneven spot on your driveway where the concrete is sinking? Our team at Basement Waterproofing Atlanta knows exactly how frustrating these sunken slabs can be for your family. The sinking makes pulling the car in feel like hitting a massive pothole. A simple process called Concrete Lifting & Leveling is the best way to fix this issue quickly. We use this proven method to raise sunken slabs right back to their original elevation. This guide will walk you through the exact steps involved in the process. The speed of this repair is truly surprising. ## What Is Concrete Lifting & Leveling? Concrete lifting raises a sunken slab back to its original elevation by filling the empty space underneath it. The slab itself is usually completely fine. Our technicians constantly see issues caused by the local Georgia ground. The deep Piedmont red clay, known locally as the Cecil soil series, shrinks up to 10-15% in volume during a dry summer. This dramatic volume change creates severe problems for your property: - It pulls the earth right away from your footings. - It opens large hidden voids beneath the surface. - It leaves the heavy concrete completely unsupported. We often repair these issues right after the concrete cracks and drops. The PolyRenewal system offers a smart fix for these specific local conditions. Our team solves this by injecting a high-density geotechnical polyurethane foam through ports about the size of a penny. The expanding foam fills the empty space completely. This modern material provides solid soil compaction against the surrounding earth. Our crew monitors the slab elevation in real time to ensure perfect alignment. | Feature | Polyurethane Foam | Traditional Mudjacking | Full Replacement | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Weight | Extremely light (1/50th of mudjacking) | Heavy cement slurry | Requires heavy machinery | | Cure Time | 15 minutes | 1 to 5 days | Weeks for demolition and curing | | Hole Size | 5/8 inch (penny-sized) | 1 to 2 inches | Complete demolition | The polyurethane foam reaches full load-bearing strength in roughly fifteen minutes. This lightweight foam actually weighs 1/50th of the heavy slurry used in older methods. We recommend this modern approach because it will not burden your soil with excess weight. Full replacement requires expensive demolition, messy disposal, and weeks of curing time. Traditional mudjacking pumps a heavy cement slurry through large two-inch holes. Our clients prefer polyurethane because it fixes the issue cleanly without creating new problems. There is a highly practical angle beyond basic property appearance. A driveway or pool deck settled toward the house redirects storm runoff straight at your foundation. Our waterproofing experts know that this standing water creates massive hydrostatic pressure. That constant pressure pushes directly into basements and keeps crawl spaces uncomfortably humid. > Recent 2026 industry data shows that fixing severe water damage in a finished basement can easily cost up to $16,000 on average. We help you avoid these massive repair bills by restoring a positive slope away from your house. This simple step is genuine water management for your property. ### Common Problems We Solve Many homeowners ignore sinking concrete until it becomes an undeniable safety issue. Our staff receives frantic calls every week from people who tripped or noticed major water pooling. A quick inspection can identify these hazards before they cause expensive damage. #### Trip hazards at slab joints An uneven sidewalk panel dropping an inch at the control joint is a very common issue. This raised edge is incredibly urgent because it creates a severe liability right at the front door. Our safety specialists always remind clients about current compliance laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act strictly defines any vertical change of 1/4 inch or greater as a serious trip hazard. The federal government actively enforces this 1/4-inch rule in 2026 to prevent dangerous falls. We can quickly lift that sunken panel back into perfect alignment to protect your guests. #### Sunken driveways and garage aprons The apron at the garage door usually settles first because it sits on the most disturbed fill dirt. Left alone, this area cracks further and lets heavy rain run right under the slab. Our repair crews frequently find driveways dropping several inches over just a few years. This deep gap jars your car’s suspension every single time you pull in. A smooth concrete transition protects your vehicles from unnecessary daily wear. We use durable polyurethane foam to permanently stabilize these heavy-traffic zones. #### Pool decks pitched the wrong way Settled pool deck sections gather water and send it straight toward the house instead of away. Lifting corrects both the standing puddles and the entire drainage direction. Our technicians see how quickly this trapped moisture degrades nearby foundation walls. Puddles around a pool also create a slippery nightmare for wet feet. Properly leveled concrete ensures that splashed water flows harmlessly off into your yard. We provide a clean finish that restores the safety of your outdoor spaces. #### Interior and garage floor slabs Basement slabs and interior garage floors frequently require lifting too. The low-mess nature of polymer injection makes indoor residential work incredibly practical. Our team completes these interior projects without tracking mud or heavy equipment through your home. A level basement floor provides the perfect foundation for new carpets or laminate planks. Sunken garage floors can actually trap toxic vehicle fluids and cause terrible odors. We seal those underlying voids to give you a perfectly flat and clean surface. ## When Lifting Is Not the Right Answer Concrete leveling works miracles, but certain situations demand a full replacement. A simple foam injection will not solve every single driveway issue. Our inspectors will always give you an honest recommendation when a brand new pour is required. Here are the clear signs that your concrete needs a replacement instead of a lift: - Surfaces that have spalled badly or crumbled into gravel. - Slabs shattered into multiple separate pieces. - Paving poured less than three inches thick. These thin or brittle concrete layers often crack under the upward pressure of the expanding polyurethane. We want your repair to last, so a demolition is the smartest choice for weakened surfaces. A successful repair must also look far beyond the concrete itself. A soil void caused by continuous water runoff means that lifting is just a temporary treatment. Our technicians search for the root cause to ensure the underlying problem never returns. Constant erosion and soil movement point to several companion scopes of work: - gutter services [/gutter-services/ →](/gutter-services/) to safely control heavy roof runoff. - Downspout extensions to move water at least six feet away from the patio. - Major yard grading corrections to stop surface dirt from washing away. - foundation repair [/foundation-repair/ →](/foundation-repair/) to secure main support walls compromised by expanding Cecil clay. A severely dropped footing requires heavy-duty steel piers rather than just surface foam. Proper Concrete Lifting & Leveling is a fantastic tool, but your inspector will flag these deeper issues during the free visit. We always provide a comprehensive view of your property’s complete structural health. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Concrete Lifting Cost in Atlanta? Concrete lifting is priced by the size of the slab, how far it has dropped, and how much void needs filling under it. You get a written quote at your free inspection, and financing is available. ### Single Slab Lift One sunken sidewalk panel, step, or garage apron. Typical range Smallest scope - check Free inspection and elevation check - check PolyRenewal injection and lift - check Ports patched and site cleaned Get Your Exact Price [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### Driveway or Patio Most common The most common project: multiple panels lifted back to a level plane. Typical range Mid scope - check Multi-panel lift with laser elevation monitoring - check Void filling and soil stabilization - check Same-day return to use Get Your Exact Price [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### Pool Deck or Large Area Large-format slabs where appearance and drainage both matter. Typical range Full scope - check Staged lift across a large area - check Drainage-aware finished elevations - check Joint and port finishing detail Get Your Exact Price [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### What Changes the Price - arrow\_right Square footage of slab being lifted - arrow\_right How far the slab has settled and total lift required - arrow\_right Volume of void beneath the slab that needs filling - arrow\_right Access for equipment and hose runs - arrow\_right Whether soil stabilization is needed in addition to lifting Every quote is project-based and set after a free in-home inspection. Financing is available if you would rather spread the cost. Why Choose Us ## Why Choose Us for Concrete Lifting handyman ### No jackhammers Lifting keeps the concrete you already own. No demolition, no dumpster, no waiting for new concrete to cure and color-match. layers ### Lightweight polymer PolyRenewal foam weighs a fraction of mudjacking slurry, so it does not add load to the same weak soil that let the slab sink. schedule ### Same-day return The polymer cures in minutes rather than days. Most driveways can take vehicle traffic again the same afternoon. verified\_user ### It protects the foundation A slab pitched back toward the house sends stormwater straight at your footings. Restoring the fall is a foundation problem, not just a cosmetic one. Our Process ## How Our Concrete Lifting Work Goes 01search ### Free inspection We measure how far the slab has dropped, check for voids underneath, and confirm the concrete is sound enough to lift rather than replace. 02assignment ### Port layout Small injection ports, roughly the size of a penny, are drilled in a pattern designed to distribute the lift evenly across the slab. 03engineering ### Injection and lift High-density geotechnical polymer is injected, expanding to fill voids and raise the slab while we monitor elevation in real time. 04task\_alt ### Patch and use Ports are patched, the site is cleaned, and the foam cures fast enough that most surfaces are back in use the same day. ## Our Concrete Lifting Work ## See the Difference ![Before concrete lifting](/images/features/before-photo-of-a-sunken-concrete-driveway-section.webp) Before Before concrete lifting ![After concrete lifting](/images/features/after-photo-of-the-same-driveway-section-lifted-fl.webp) After After concrete lifting Concrete Lifting on a metro Atlanta home ## How Basement Waterproofing Atlanta Compares | Feature | Typical provider | Basement Waterproofing Atlanta | | --- | --- | --- | | Method | Mudjacking slurry or full replacement | PolyRenewal polyurethane injection | | Hole size | 1-2 inch drilled holes | Penny-sized injection ports | | Cure time | Days before use | Minutes, back in use same day | | Added weight | Heavy slurry on weak soil | Lightweight high-density polymer | | Mess | Slurry spoil and cleanup | Clean, contained injection | Customer Feedback ## What Customers Say About Our Concrete Lifting Work star star star star star 4.8 from 1,200+ reviews > starstarstarstarstar > > "Our driveway had sunk almost two inches at the seam. PolyRenewal lifted it back to level in a single morning, no jackhammers, no mess. Way cleaner than I expected." > starstarstarstarstar > > "The front walk was a genuine trip hazard for my mother. They lifted four panels and patched the ports so well you have to look for them." > starstarstarstarstar > > "Pool deck had settled and was draining toward the house. Fixed the slope and the pooling stopped. Done before lunch." Got Questions? ## Concrete Lifting FAQs ### How is PolyRenewal different from mudjacking? expand\_more Mudjacking pumps a heavy cement-and-soil slurry under the slab through large holes, typically one to two inches across. It works, but the slurry is heavy, and adding weight to soil that already failed to support the slab is a compromise. PolyRenewal injects a high-density geotechnical polymer through penny-sized ports. It expands to fill the void, weighs a fraction as much, cures in minutes instead of days, and leaves a far tidier surface. ### How long does the lift take? expand\_more Most residential projects finish in a few hours. A single sidewalk panel might take under an hour; a full driveway usually takes a morning. The polymer reaches load-bearing strength within about fifteen minutes, so there is no multi-day wait before you can park on it again. ### Will I see the injection ports afterward? expand\_more Only if you look for them. The ports are roughly the diameter of a penny and are patched with a color-matched compound when the lift is complete. Compared with the visible seams and mismatched color of replacement concrete, the finished appearance is dramatically better. ### Is lifting always cheaper than replacing? expand\_more In most cases, meaningfully so, because you are not paying for demolition, disposal, new concrete, or the cure time. The exception is concrete that has failed structurally: heavily spalled, crumbling, or cracked into many pieces. Lifting a slab that is falling apart just relocates the damage, and we will tell you when replacement is the honest answer. ### Why did my concrete sink in the first place? expand\_more Almost always soil. Fill placed during construction compacts over time, water erodes soil out from under the slab, or expansive red clay shrinks during a dry stretch and leaves a void. Once a void exists, the unsupported slab cracks and drops. That is why we fill the void rather than simply propping up the edge. ### Can you lift a garage floor or interior slab? expand\_more Yes. Garage floors, basement slabs, and interior slab-on-grade floors are all candidates. Interior work needs a clear path for hoses and some furniture movement, but the process is the same and the low mess level is what makes indoor lifting practical at all. ### Does a sunken driveway actually affect my foundation? expand\_more It can, and this is the part homeowners underestimate. A driveway or patio that has settled toward the house channels every storm's runoff directly against your footings. That is exactly the water that becomes hydrostatic pressure in the basement. Restoring positive fall away from the house is water management as much as it is trip-hazard removal. ### How long does the lift last? expand\_more The polymer does not break down, absorb water, or wash out, so the fill itself is permanent. Longevity depends on whether the underlying soil condition was addressed. Where erosion or drainage caused the void, fixing gutters and grading alongside the lift is what keeps it stable long-term. ### Still have questions? A certified inspector can look at your home and answer them in person. The inspection is free and there is no obligation. Book a Free Inspection [/contact/ →](/contact/) ## Related Services ![Crew installing a steel push pier bracket against the footing of an Atlanta home](/images/hero/crew-installing-a-steel-push-pier-bracket-against-.webp) ### Foundation Repair Structural repair for settling, cracking, and bowing foundations across Greater Atlanta. Learn more arrow\_forward [Foundation Repair →](/foundation-repair/) ![Technician installing an interior French drain channel along a basement wall](/images/hero/technician-installing-an-interior-french-drain-cha.webp) ### Basement Waterproofing Interior drainage, sump pumps, and dehumidification to end wet and leaking basements. Learn more arrow\_forward [Basement Waterproofing →](/basement-waterproofing/) ![](/images/hero/concrete-lifting-truck-with-polyurethane-equipment.webp) Customer care answers 7 days a week, until 11 pm EST ## Ready to Book Concrete Lifting? Free in-home inspection, transparent project-based pricing, and a transferable warranty on concrete lifting & leveling. event\_available Book a Free Inspection [/contact/ →](/contact/) menu\_book Read Our Guides [/guide/ →](/guide/) - verified Transferable life-of-structure warranty - engineering Certified inspectors, not sales reps - payments Transparent pricing with financing options