Home Services Concrete Lifting and Leveling Mudjacking vs. Polylevel® Mudjacking vs. PolyLevel® What Is Mudjacking? Mudjacking is an older method for lifting concrete slabs. It involves pumping a limestone slurry of water, soil, sand, and cement underneath a settling slab. As the slurry fills the space under a slab, it creates pressure and lifts it upwards. It is heavy, up to 150 pounds per square foot, compared to PolyLevel® at 2.5 pounds. Being installed over weak and compromised soil, it is also susceptible to all the same problems that cause the soil to fail in the first place. Which is washout, dry-out, and settlement of the soil over time. When Is Mudjacking NOT Appropriate? Unlike polyurethane injection, you should never consider mudjacking for concrete lifting in your home. For starters, the material used for mudjacking isn't waterproof, making it not ideal for our climate here in Ohio. For example, if you have unsealed concrete, moisture can seep into the slurry and freeze, causing it to expand and erode, undoing the leveling process. Another reason mudjacking isn't appropriate for your home is weight. If mixed correctly, the slurry used in mudjacking will be cured and rock solid within 24 hours. Unfortunately, when this new base is combined with the slab's weight, it puts more pressure on the soil below, leading to additional settling. Our Alternative To Mudjacking - PolyLevel® An alternative solution to mudjacking, PolyLevel® lifts concrete slabs to a level position and provides long-lasting stabilization. Dry in less than an hour; PolyLevel® is the right choice for your concrete leveling needs because it is: Strong But Light PolyLevel® is lightweight and can support substantial loads providing greater lifting power than mudjacking. Waterproof Unlike mudjacking, PolyLevel® is waterproof and does not freeze or wash away. Quick Curing Compared to mudjacking, which takes 24 hours or longer to dry, PolyLevel® dries in 15 minutes after injection. Adjustable PolyLevel® can be adjusted for a wide range of situations. By fine-tuning the chemical reaction that causes the foam to expand, it can adapt to soil characteristics, temperature, and weather conditions. Noninvasive PolyLevel® injection equipment isn't bulky, enabling applicators to access confined areas. It is also not as messy or disruptive as mudjacking slab-lifting techniques. Frequently Asked Questions About PolyLevel® Below are answers to the most common questions we receive from our customers about lifting and leveling sunken concrete slabs with PolyLevel®. Is PolyLevel® expensive? Repairing your concrete will never cost less than it does right now. PolyLevel® is cost-effective because it offers a long-lasting solution, unlike mudjacking and slab replacement. How soon can I use my driveway/patio/pool deck/sidewalk? By design, PolyLevel® cures very fast. In most cases, you can drive a car over a driveway slab just 15 minutes after it’s been lifted with PolyLevel®. Is PolyLevel® environmentally friendly? Yes. PolyLevel® is made from an environmentally friendly, waterproof material that won’t degrade and release harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil. Can I get PolyLevel® from the hardware store? No. PolyLevel® is a proprietary product developed by Foundation Supportworks and is available exclusively from SmartLevel in Central Ohio. What’s the next step? Contact us for a FREE quote. Our concrete professionals will come to your property and inspect your concrete. They will then explain what caused your issues and how we can fix them. Before After Before After Examples Of Our Concrete Repairs Using PolyLevel® Testimonials From SmartLevel Customers Posted on Chris Schnurr Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our technician, Chris, that leveled our concrete was very professional and thorough. Made sure we were satisfied before finishing. A great job done on a 25 year old driveway!!! Posted on Nichol Moore Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely thrilled with the results!! We hired SmartLevel Concrete because we had a couple areas that had settled around our pool/equipment that needed leveled. They showed up when they said they were going to and fixed the areas in no time! Their customer service is excellent and their employees are very friendly and knowledgable. We would definitely recommend using them! Posted on Uday Shetgeri Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The experience has been smooth from the start. SLC provided multiple options (projects) for repairs of my driveway and explained, what work would be done for each project, the cost associated with it and benefits it would provide allowing me to choose the right project. They’ve scheduled the work and completed it as per the schedule. It’s been great working with SLC. Posted on Daniel Mund Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went beyond my expectations Posted on Domain Admin Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job. It was done quickly and everything looks good. Posted on Cole Hatcher Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service guaranteed to address my issues with uneven sidewalks. I would use this company again if the need arose. Thanks! Posted on ADow Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very satisfied with smart level concrete. The back patio had some challenges from the original pour 20 years ago but Smart Level made sure to do all they could to get it how we needed. Posted on Scott Sowers Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Company delivered on what they said they would do. They leveled our garage floor. Mikey and Anthony were our techs. Both very knowledgable and personable guys. They took their time and did a great job. Highly recommend. Load more View All Connect With Us Contact SmartLevel Concrete For A FREE Quote From Our Concrete Professionals. "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Phone*Email* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Area of Concern? 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