Sandy Foundation Pros
Concrete Lifting Services in Sandy, UT
Polyurethane concrete lifting in Sandy, UT for driveways, patios, and sidewalks. Same-day lifts, dime-sized holes, free estimates.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
- Licensed & Insured
Serving Sandy and nearby communities.
Freeze-thaw cycling is hard on concrete slabs across Sandy. Water works its way under a driveway, patio, or sidewalk slab, freezes, expands, and washes out the base soil a little more each winter until the slab sinks or tilts. Mudjacking used to be the answer, but polyjacking with hydrophobic polyurethane foam has largely replaced it in Utah because the foam doesn't absorb water and re-settle the way a heavier mud mix does.
Sandy Foundation Pros uses dime-sized drill holes and expanding foam injection to lift sunken slabs back to grade in a single visit. This page covers the method generally; driveway, patio, and sidewalk jobs each have their own page if you want specifics for that surface.
What's included
What's included with Concrete Lifting
Typically included: slab assessment, dime-sized drill holes, foam injection to lift the slab, hole patching.
Optional: joint resealing, surface sealant application, re-grading adjacent soil for drainage.
Customer prep: clear the slab of furniture, planters, or vehicles before the visit.
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How our Concrete Lifting process works
Step 1Surface Assessment
Uneven or sunken concrete areas are identified and measured.
Step 2Drilling Access Holes
Small holes are drilled into the concrete to allow material injection.
Step 3Material Injection
Expanding foam is injected beneath the slab to raise it evenly.
Step 4Elevation Monitoring
Lift progress is measured to achieve the desired level.
Step 5Hole Patching
Access holes are filled and finished to match the surrounding surface.
Step 6Final Inspection
The lifted area is reviewed for levelness and stability.
Materials
Materials and methods for Concrete Lifting
Polyjacking suits Sandy's freeze-thaw cycle better than mud mix, since the foam resists re-saturation that causes repeat sinking.
Polyurethane Foam
Expands beneath the slab to lift it without adding the dead weight that mud mix does.
Injection Ports
Allow controlled foam placement so the slab lifts evenly instead of tilting further.
Patch Compound
Fills the dime-sized holes for a finish that blends with the surrounding surface.
Surface Sealant
Protects the patched area from the same moisture cycling that caused the original sinking.
Leveling Gauge
Confirms the slab is back to grade before the crew leaves.
Bonding Agent
Helps the patch material hold through another freeze-thaw season.
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How long does a Concrete Lifting take?
Most residential lifts are a same-day job from drilling to patch.
- 01
Consult and slab assessment
same day - 02
Foam injection and lift
1–3 hours - 03
Hole patching
same visit
- 04
Surface cure to full use
same day
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Permits and codes for Concrete Lifting
Verify specifics with Salt Lake County or Sandy City before scheduling larger jobs.
| Typically needs a permit | Often no permit |
|---|---|
| New slab pours or full replacement | Polyurethane lifting of an existing slab |
| Structural slab work tied to foundation repair | Joint resealing after a lift |
| — | Minor surface patching |
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DIY vs hiring a pro for Concrete Lifting
| DIY | Hire a pro |
|---|---|
| Filling a small surface crack with patch compound is a reasonable DIY task on a stable slab | Consumer-scale mudjacking kits don't exist, and foam injection requires pump equipment to control the lift |
| Resealing expansion joints on a level slab is a fine maintenance step | A slab that's sinking from washed-out base soil needs the void filled, not just the surface patched |
| Minor cosmetic chips can be patched without equipment | Uneven lifting without monitoring can crack the slab further instead of leveling it |
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When to call for Concrete Lifting
Call Sandy Foundation Pros for a free estimate, or check the driveway, patio, or sidewalk lifting pages for job-specific detail.
- A driveway, patio, or sidewalk slab that's visibly sunk or tilted
- A trip edge where two slabs no longer meet flush
- Pooling water on a patio or walkway that didn't used to collect there
- A slab edge pulling away from the garage or house foundation
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Concrete Lifting FAQs
How much does concrete lifting cost in Sandy?
Cost depends on slab square footage and how much void space needs to be filled. Polyjacking typically runs well under a full replacement cost.
Is polyurethane concrete lifting cheaper than replacing a slab?
Yes, . Foam injection avoids the demo, disposal, and new-pour cost of a full slab replacement.
What's the difference between mudjacking and polyjacking?
Mudjacking uses a heavy mud-based mix that can absorb water and re-settle. Polyjacking uses lightweight hydrophobic foam that resists re-saturation, which is why most Utah contractors have moved to it.
Is mudjacking still used in Utah?
It's less common now. Polyurethane foam handles freeze-thaw cycling better and cures faster, so most local jobs use polyjacking instead.
How long does concrete lifting take?
Most residential slabs lift and patch in a single visit, with the surface usable again within a few hours.
Do I need a permit to lift an existing slab?
Lifting an existing slab usually doesn't require a permit. New pours or full replacements typically do.
Will the lifted slab sink again?
A properly filled void shouldn't sink from the same cause, though ongoing drainage issues nearby can still affect the slab over time.
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