‘How much does foam jacking cost?’ is a great question. In a perfect world, a customer wants that answer over the phone. Unfortunately, in the world of foam jacking, it is not possible to answer that question accurately over the phone without evaluating the sunken concrete in person. There are too many variables involved in using high-tech foam to render an accurate quote over the phone.
How we determine how much foam jacking costs
The cost of the repair is determined by the extent of the concrete’s sinking, the area of the void under the concrete, the number and size of broken concrete pieces, and the number and width of cracks in the concrete. Test holes are also used to evaluate the extent of these variables and determine whether it is more cost-effective to replace the concrete. Waiting another year or two will only increase the quote amount. This is due to material costs and the likelihood that the void will become larger, requiring more foam to lift and stabilize the sunken concrete.
Experience is important
Just as important as the cost of foam jacking is hiring an experienced foam lifting expert. A contractor with little to no experience using foam to raise sidewalks, driveways, and garage floors may not use enough foam, use inferior foam, or use the incorrect type of foam.
An inexperienced foam contractor may underbid a job to get a customer. This could result in the concrete sinking again or the customer being overcharged after the job is done. When a contractor has to redo a job, money is lost. A small business that loses money may not survive for long. This leaves customers without recourse if they require warranty work. It could take as little as 24 hours for a concrete slab to sink again if a contractor has not used the proper amount or the right foam materials. Chemistry, physics, quality of foam, weather, technique, and experience are essential for the successful use of polyurethane foam in raising concrete.
- Driveway repair averages $ 1,100 to $ 2,800. Eighty percent of the jobs we do fall within this range for a driveway.
- Sidewalk Repair averages $ 850 to $ 1,500. The estimate will depend on the length of the sidewalk and the depth of the void. The average sidewalk is 22 feet.
- The average step repair costs $850 to $ 1,500, depending on the number of steps. We review each job to determine the exact quote.
- The average patio costs between $850 and $ 1,600. This, too, depends on the size.
The real cost of Mudjacking
Forty percent of the jobs we perform involve repairing concrete where traditional mudjacking has failed. It costs nothing to find out how much it costs to raise a concrete slab with foam using Concrete Raising Systems. Quotes are free, and a deposit is not required to secure a quote. Concrete Raising Systems will give you an on-site estimate and, when contracted for the job, will arrive on time. Don’t trust your sunken concrete to an inexperienced contractor. When choosing to repair sunken concrete with foam mud jacking, having experience is more important than cost!
This article has been recently updated.
Our patio on the back of our home could really benefit from concrete raising, and I really like how you talked about hiring an expert. I don’t know of they use the foam jacking method that you talked about or not, but I think no matter what the method is, you should hire a professional. Hopefully I can find us a good concrete raising contractor who has experience and the professionalism needed. Thanks for the article!