When this service makes sense
Concrete lifting targets slabs that have dropped because support beneath the concrete has been lost. The goal is to raise the slab without full demolition and replacement. The first step is determining whether the slab is still strong enough to preserve and whether the movement is primarily settlement rather than upward heave.
What affects price?
Contractors look at the number and size of slabs, depth of the void beneath them, amount of elevation change, access for equipment, material choice, surface condition and minimum service charges. That is why two projects with the same visible square footage can price very differently.
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Common questions
Is concrete lifting the same as concrete leveling?
The terms are commonly used interchangeably. Lifting describes the physical raising of a settled slab; leveling describes the finished result.
How high can concrete be lifted?
The practical amount varies by slab condition, reinforcement, adjacent structures and the cause of settlement. A contractor should evaluate larger elevation changes before recommending lifting.
Does lifting repair cracks?
Lifting can improve alignment, but existing cracks usually remain visible and may need separate sealing or repair.