Concrete leveling and repair for Sioux Falls homes

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what your concrete is doing.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent concrete leveling or repair contractor that serves the Sioux Falls area.

3. They call you back

   They look at the slab and quote the repair directly.

Who is this for?

Homeowners in Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea, Hartford and the surrounding area whose driveways, sidewalks, steps, patios or garage aprons have sunk, cracked, heaved or started holding water. Long, cold winters and spring thaws are hard on concrete here, and most homes eventually have at least one slab that needs attention.

Can sunken concrete be raised instead of replaced?

Often, yes. If a slab is mostly intact but has settled, a concrete leveling company can lift it back into place by pumping material underneath it through small holes. That's usually faster and less expensive than tearing out and repouring, and the slab can often be used the same day or soon after. Replacement makes more sense when concrete is badly broken, crumbling at the surface or has sunk because of a problem that lifting won't fix.

What's the difference between mudjacking and foam jacking?

• Mudjacking (slabjacking). A cement-based slurry is pumped under the slab through holes roughly 1 to 2 inches across. It's the traditional method, generally lower in cost, and adds weight under the slab.
• Foam jacking (polyurethane leveling). An expanding polyurethane foam is injected through smaller holes, around the size of a dime or nickel. It's lightweight, cures quickly and doesn't absorb water, and usually costs more.

Both can work well. A good contractor will explain which they recommend for your slab and why. See concrete leveling for more detail.

Why does concrete sink and crack in Sioux Falls?

• Freeze and thaw. Sioux Falls averages about 45 inches of snow a year and a January average temperature around 18°F. Water that gets under or into concrete freezes, expands and pushes slabs up, then leaves voids when it thaws.
• Poorly compacted fill. Soil backfilled around new homes, especially next to foundations, keeps settling for years. It's a common cause of sinking stoops, garage aprons and patios in newer neighborhoods.
• Water washing out the base. Downspouts and sump pump discharge that empty onto or beside a slab can erode the soil underneath it.
• Tree roots. Roots can lift sidewalks and driveways, and decaying roots can leave voids.
• Deicing and wear. Salt and repeated freezing can cause flaking and scaling on the surface, especially on newer concrete.

What problems should I fix soon?

• Trip hazards where slabs meet at different heights
• A patio, stoop or sidewalk sloping toward your foundation
• Gaps opening up between a slab and the house
• Water pooling on the driveway or garage floor
• Steps pulling away from the door or tilting
• A sidewalk repair letter from the City of Sioux Falls

Is this a concrete company?

No. Sioux Falls Concrete Repair is a referral service. We connect you with an independent concrete company that serves your address, and that company quotes, performs and warranties the work. Before you sign, read our tips for hiring a concrete contractor and the Sioux Falls concrete repair guide.

Areas we cover

• Sioux Falls
• Brandon
• Harrisburg
• Tea
• Hartford

Planning ahead? Read our Sioux Falls concrete repair guide.