Soil Shrinkage
Dry conditions and changing moisture levels can reduce soil volume and leave portions of a slab without consistent support.
Polyurethane Slab Lifting
Polyurethane Concrete Leveling & Slab Stabilization
Ghost Concrete Leveling lifts and stabilizes eligible driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patios, pool decks, garage floors, commercial concrete and other accessible slabs that have settled or lost support.
Our core service uses expanding polyurethane beneath the concrete to fill accessible voids, rebuild support and make controlled improvements to slab alignment without automatically demolishing and replacing the entire section.
What Concrete Leveling Actually Does
A concrete slab is only as stable as the material beneath it. When soil shrinks, fill loses compaction, water removes supporting material or an empty space develops beneath the slab, the concrete may settle, rock, separate from adjoining sections or develop an abrupt height difference.
Concrete leveling addresses the lost support beneath eligible slabs. Small injection points are placed through the concrete so polyurethane can reach accessible voids. As the material expands, it supports the underside of the slab and allows the technician to make measured adjustments to its position.
The objective is not to disguise old concrete or promise a perfectly new appearance. The objective is to restore support, reduce uneven transitions and improve the function of concrete that remains suitable for lifting.
Problems That Can Lead to Settled or Unsupported Concrete
Erosion or Washout
Water moving beside or beneath concrete can carry away soil and create open spaces under slab edges or interior sections.
Poorly Compacted Fill
Fill material placed before construction can settle over time when it was not compacted evenly or has changed beneath the slab.
Drainage Conditions
Downspouts, irrigation, grading and concentrated runoff may repeatedly introduce water near the same section of concrete.
Plumbing or Water Leaks
A leak can contribute to soil movement or erosion. Active leaks must be addressed separately from the lifting work.
Tree and Landscape Activity
Root growth, root decay and landscaping changes can influence the support conditions around sidewalks, patios and other slabs.
Concrete Leveling Services by Surface
Each surface has different joints, loads, access conditions and surrounding structures. Select the service that best matches the affected concrete.
Driveway Leveling
Settled driveway panels, uneven control joints, low areas and rough transitions where the driveway meets the garage.
Explore Driveway Leveling →Sidewalk & Walkway Leveling
Abrupt sidewalk edges, uneven entry paths, settled walkway panels and areas that have become difficult to use safely.
Explore Sidewalk Leveling →Patio & Pool-Deck Leveling
Low patio sections, shifted outdoor slabs and uneven concrete around pools, outdoor kitchens and gathering spaces.
Explore Patio & Pool-Deck Leveling →Garage-Floor Leveling
Garage slabs with settlement, unsupported areas, low sections or difficult transitions at adjoining concrete.
Explore Garage-Floor Leveling →Commercial Concrete Leveling
Walkways, access areas, managed properties, retail approaches and other eligible commercial concrete.
Explore Commercial Leveling →Void Filling & Slab Stabilization
Projects focused on restoring support beneath concrete, including slabs that need stabilization with little or no elevation change.
Explore Slab Stabilization →Our Polyurethane Concrete-Leveling Process
Inspect the Concrete and Surroundings
We review the slab condition, settlement pattern, cracks, control joints, adjoining structures, drainage observations and equipment access.
Define the Repair Objective
The project is planned around the required support, the desired alignment and the limits created by the existing concrete.
Plan Injection Locations
Small access points are selected so the polyurethane can reach the accessible voids and unsupported zones beneath the slab.
Inject, Monitor and Adjust
Polyurethane is introduced in controlled stages while slab movement, joints and surrounding surfaces are continually observed.
Restore Support
Material fills accessible empty space beneath the concrete and rebuilds support under the treated portion of the slab.
Patch and Review
Injection points are patched and the completed area is reviewed before the project is closed.
Leveling, Stabilization or Replacement?
Not every concrete problem should receive the same recommendation. The condition of the slab and the cause of movement determine whether lifting is appropriate.
| Project Condition | Possible Direction | Important Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Generally intact concrete that has settled | Concrete leveling | The slab must have usable integrity and a practical path for controlled movement. |
| Concrete with accessible voids but little desired movement | Void filling or stabilization | The primary goal may be rebuilding support rather than changing elevation. |
| Uneven adjoining slabs or a dropped transition | Leveling and stabilization | The final position is limited by joints, cracks, structures and surrounding concrete. |
| Severely broken, crumbling or structurally unsound concrete | Replacement may be more appropriate | Lifting cannot restore material that no longer has adequate integrity. |
| Settlement related to an active leak, erosion or failed drainage | Correct the underlying issue and evaluate the slab | Concrete lifting does not repair plumbing, drainage or grading failures. |
What Concrete Leveling Can—and Cannot—Change
What It May Improve
- Support beneath eligible concrete
- Uneven slab-to-slab transitions
- Low sections caused by settlement
- Movement associated with accessible voids
- Function of a repairable concrete surface
What It Does Not Automatically Fix
- Existing cracks, stains or surface wear
- Failed drains, plumbing leaks or active erosion
- Broad property-grading problems
- Severely deteriorated or crumbling concrete
- Every cosmetic difference between adjoining slabs
Concrete that has been lifted will still look like the original concrete. Control joints, prior cracks, patched injection points, stains, texture differences and normal wear may remain visible.
What Determines Concrete-Leveling Cost?
Concrete leveling is evaluated by project conditions rather than by a single universal price per slab. Material requirements and access can vary substantially between two areas that appear similar from the surface.
Primary Pricing Variables
- Number and size of affected slabs
- Amount and pattern of settlement
- Depth and extent of accessible voids
- Concrete thickness and current condition
- Polyurethane material required
- Hose, equipment and property access
- Residential or commercial project requirements
What to Send for a Faster Review
- Complete project address
- Wide photograph of the entire affected area
- Close photographs of joints and height differences
- Approximate slab dimensions
- Water, drainage or leak observations
- When the movement was first noticed
- Gate, parking or access instructions
Start by sending the project details or calling (832) 447-6299.
Concrete-Leveling Service Areas
Ghost Concrete Leveling is based in The Woodlands and provides mobile polyurethane concrete lifting throughout its focused North Houston coverage area.
The Woodlands
Local residential and commercial concrete leveling throughout The Woodlands and nearby communities.
View The Woodlands Service Area →Conroe
Driveway, sidewalk, patio, pool-deck, commercial slab and stabilization services throughout Conroe.
View Conroe Service Area →Spring
Polyurethane lifting and slab-support services for residential and commercial properties throughout Spring.
View Spring Service Area →See the full concrete-leveling service area or contact us to confirm availability for a specific address.
Concrete Leveling Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between concrete leveling and slab stabilization?
Concrete leveling focuses on improving slab elevation or alignment. Stabilization focuses on restoring support beneath the concrete. A project may require one or both.
Can every sunken concrete slab be lifted?
No. The slab must be evaluated for concrete integrity, access, settlement pattern, adjoining structures and the conditions that caused the loss of support.
Will the original cracks disappear after lifting?
No. Existing cracks, control joints, stains and surface wear generally remain visible. Lifting addresses support and alignment rather than making old concrete look newly poured.
Can polyurethane be used to fill a void without raising the slab?
Some projects primarily require support beneath the concrete rather than a substantial elevation change. The slab and accessible void must be evaluated before stabilization is recommended.
Does concrete leveling repair drainage or plumbing problems?
No. Lifting may improve the position of an eligible slab, but active leaks, failed drainage, erosion and broader grading problems require separate correction.
What types of concrete does Ghost evaluate?
Ghost evaluates eligible driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patios, pool decks, garage floors, commercial concrete and other accessible slabs.
What is the fastest way to request an evaluation?
Send the full project address, wide and close photographs, approximate dimensions and a short explanation of the settlement through the contact page. You may also call (832) 447-6299.
Find Out Whether Your Concrete Can Be Lifted
Send the project address, clear photographs and a short description of the affected concrete. Ghost Concrete Leveling will review the information and explain the appropriate next step.