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Serving Salina, KS and surrounding areas. (785) 201-1985
Sunken driveway, uneven sidewalk, or a settled patio slab? We raise and level concrete in Salina without tearing it out - faster, less disruptive, and less expensive than full replacement.
Foundation raising in Salina lifts a sunken concrete slab back to its original level position by pumping material into the void underneath - most residential jobs on a driveway, sidewalk, or patio are completed in a few hours on the same day.
The process - often called mudjacking or slab lifting - avoids the cost and disruption of a full tear-out. In Salina, the most common cause of sinking is the expansive clay soil that swells and shrinks with moisture changes, combined with the freeze-thaw cycles that push on slabs from below every winter. Those conditions do not stop after a lift, which is why we address drainage at the same time. If the original concrete has deteriorated badly, our concrete cutting and replacement process may be the smarter path.
Results last longest when the underlying cause - poor drainage, eroded fill soil, or inadequate compaction - is corrected alongside the lift. The American Concrete Institute notes that slab repair longevity depends heavily on addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone - which is exactly how we approach every job in Salina. For homeowners researching both lifting and full foundation work, the National Association of Home Builders offers guidance on when repair is appropriate versus when full replacement is the better investment.
If you can see or feel a lip where one concrete panel sits higher or lower than the one next to it, that is a sign of uneven settling. In Salina, this often appears most clearly in spring after a wet winter - a gap or raised edge of even half an inch is worth addressing because it gets worse over time and becomes a trip hazard.
When a slab or the ground around your foundation has settled, it can create low spots that collect water rather than directing it away from the house. In Salina, where spring rains can be heavy, standing water near your home's base is a warning sign that soil beneath the foundation may already be eroding.
When a foundation moves, the frame of the house moves with it - even slightly. Doors that suddenly stick, windows that will not open smoothly, or gaps appearing at the top corners of door frames are all signs that the structure above the foundation is responding to movement below. This is especially worth noting in older Salina homes dealing with decades of clay soil movement.
Hairline cracks in a concrete floor are common and not always serious. But cracks that are widening, that run diagonally, or that have one side sitting higher than the other suggest the slab is moving unevenly. In Salina's clay-heavy soils, this kind of cracking often accelerates after a dry summer followed by a wet fall, when the soil swells back up after shrinking.
We offer both mudjacking and polyurethane foam lifting - which method makes sense depends on where the slab is, how quickly you need it back in use, and what the soil conditions underneath look like. For exterior slabs like driveways, walkways, and patios, mudjacking is a cost-effective and proven approach. For interior slabs or situations where you need to walk on the surface the same day, foam lifting is worth the added cost. Either way, every job starts with an honest assessment of whether the slab is a good candidate for lifting at all - if it is not, we will tell you and explain why slab foundation replacement may be the better long-term answer.
Porch slabs that have settled toward the house are among the most common calls we receive in Salina - and they are worth taking seriously, because a slab pitched toward your foundation is sending every rain event straight to your exterior wall. We raise the slab and restore the drainage slope away from the house. For homes with basement slabs that have settled due to soil compaction or voids underneath, interior lifting is also available and keeps the disruption inside the footprint of the home.
Homeowners who want a proven, lower-cost approach for driveways, walkways, and patio slabs with a 24-hour cure time before use.
Those who need the surface back in use quickly - foam cures within an hour or two and works well for both interior and exterior slabs.
Homeowners with interior slabs that have settled due to soil compaction or erosion under the home.
Exterior slabs that have settled toward the house, directing water against the foundation wall rather than away from it.
Salina sits on expansive clay soil that swells when it absorbs moisture and shrinks when it dries out. That constant movement is the primary reason foundations, driveways, and flatwork slabs sink in this area - and it is why a repair that does not account for drainage will not hold up through more than a season or two. Salina also averages around 17 inches of snow per year, with temperatures that regularly drop below freezing from November through February. Every winter, water seeps under slabs and freezes, expanding and pushing the concrete upward - a process called frost heave - then thaws, leaving a void below. Homeowners in Abilene and across the region deal with the same freeze-thaw pattern, and we handle foundation raising jobs throughout the service area.
A large share of Salina's residential neighborhoods were built between the 1940s and 1980s, according to U.S. Census data. Homes of that age often have original concrete flatwork - driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, patio slabs - that has been through decades of Kansas weather cycles. That age alone puts many of these surfaces in the window where foundation raising becomes a practical and cost-effective option compared to full replacement. Homeowners in McPherson and other nearby communities with similar housing stock are in the same position, and the same approach applies across the region.
We respond within 1 business day. The first conversation is short - describe the problem and where it is located. We will schedule an on-site visit before giving you a price, because the extent of the sinking and the condition of the concrete both affect the approach and the cost.
We walk the affected area, look at the cracks and gaps, and assess how much the slab has moved. This is your chance to ask questions - we explain what we found and why we recommend a particular approach, and we tell you upfront whether a permit is needed.
The crew drills small holes through the slab at calculated points and pumps the lifting material underneath. You will see the slab rise gradually as the void fills. Most residential jobs take a few hours. The crew monitors the lift carefully so the slab comes up evenly and stops at the right height.
Once the slab is level, the drill holes are patched with concrete mix and the area is cleaned up. For mudjacking, plan to stay off the surface for about 24 hours. For foam lifting, you can typically use the surface within an hour or two. We walk you through any drainage steps that will help the repair last in Salina's clay soil conditions.
We respond within 1 business day, come out to assess the slab in person, and give you a written estimate with no obligation - so you know the full cost before you decide.
(785) 201-1985We assess drainage and soil conditions during every estimate visit - not just lift the slab and leave. In Salina, where clay soils and wet springs are the main reasons foundations sink, fixing only the symptom means the slab sinks again. We explain what we found and what we recommend before any work starts.
For foundation raising jobs that require a permit from the City of Salina, we handle that process for you. Your work is on record and inspected where required - which protects you at resale and ensures the job meets local standards.
We offer both methods so the recommendation fits your situation, not just what we have on the truck. Foam costs more but cures faster. Mudjacking costs less and works well on many standard residential slabs. We explain the trade-offs so you can decide what makes sense for your schedule and budget.
You receive a written estimate that covers everything - number of drill holes, materials, patching, and cleanup - before we schedule the job. The number on the estimate is the number you pay. No surprises on the day of work.
Foundation raising is one of those jobs where the difference between a repair that lasts and one that does not comes down almost entirely to what happens before the crew drills the first hole. We take that assessment seriously, and we back every job with a written quote and clear communication about what to expect - including whether a permit is required through the City of Salina Building Services for your specific project.
When a slab is too damaged to raise, precise concrete cutting removes only the problem section so a fresh pour can go in its place.
Learn MoreIf your slab has reached the end of its life and needs a full replacement, we pour new slab foundations built for Salina's soil and frost conditions.
Learn MoreSpring is the busiest season for foundation work in Salina - contact us now for a free on-site estimate before the schedule fills up.