About

Concrete Foam Lifting

Your Partner for Reliable Concrete Repair

Sioux Falls Concrete Lifting is committed to repairing concrete surfaces in residential and commercial properties. With years of experience, we offer efficient and cost-effective solutions to sinking or settling concrete slabs in Sioux Falls, SD. Our skilled crews utilize polyurethane foam injecting to guarantee reliable results with less time, mess, and cost. Whether it's a driveway or a warehouse floor, trust us to lift your concrete problems away.

Experienced Concrete Specialists

We employ a team of highly trained contractors who are knowledgeable in various aspects of concrete repair. Our lead lifters are equipment trained by the suppliers to ensure they've mastered the equipment and concrete lifting processes. Our company also strives to keep a low staff turnover, ensuring we maintain a high level of experience and expertise within our teams.

Best Materials for Best Results

Drilling into a Concrete Slab
Concrete Lifting Tool

Our 12-Month Guarantee

If necessary, Sioux Falls Concrete Lifting will re-lift any slab that may have settled more than ½" once within 12 months of initial project completion. A re-lift consists of using the same holes to lift the same areas where work was previously performed.

This guarantee is void if the customer does not seal all cracks and joints on the slabs and maintain backfill along slabs adjoining rock, dirt, and landscaped areas or if displacement occurs by an act of God, such as flooding.

Our Mission

To repair, raise, and correct concrete issues in a quick and efficient manner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Concrete Lifting Work?

We use a polymer foam capable of lifting up to 14,000 per square foot, injected through small 3/8" holes drilled in the concrete surface. This foam is hydrophobic, temperature stable, and long-lasting. The foam material is injected in liquid form, spreads out 3-4 feet in every direction, and then expands, filling any underground void and raising the concrete as it grows. Once the concrete has been lifted into place, the holes are patched so that you'll hardly notice them.

How Is Concrete Lifting Different Than Mud Jacking?

Polymer foam brings strength while Mud jacking is a temporary band aid. The reason for this is mud jacking injects a slurry mix of sand, dirt, and concrete under your concrete. Unfortunately, this mixture has the same disadvantages as your existing concrete and base. Not only is it heavy, but it also suffers from the same sensitivity to shrinking, expanding, and erosion we experience with our midwestern weather.

Can My Concrete Be Lifted, or Does It Need To Be Replaced?

If the concrete is more than 15-20 years old or broken up, there is a higher probability it will need to be replaced. The only way for us to know for sure is to take a look. If replacement is the more prudent option, then we can also provide a quote to have our team replace small or significant portions of your project.

How Much Does Concrete Lifting Cost?

It's often less than half of that of a replacement. While the total cost of lifting depends on each individual project, it is often less than half of replacing your concrete. However, because of the superior nature of polymer foam, the cost will be slightly higher than that of traditional mud jacking. We encourage you to contact us for a free estimate.

Is Concrete Lifting Guaranteed?

Yes. In fact, our Limited 5-Year Guarantee ensures your concrete will stay at its desired level so long as the surrounding area is properly caulked and sealed and the landscaping is properly maintained. If it drops again during that time, give us a call, and we'll come back and lift it again. As far as we know, Sioux Falls Concrete Lifting offers the best guarantee in the region.

How Long Does the Process of Concrete Lifting Take?

From as little as half a day to a few days, depending on the project. In fact, lifting with polymer foam is certainly the fastest way to return your concrete back to its original position. Something like a driveway can often be lifted in as little as half a day and is ready to be driven on within 15 minutes of completion. Larger industrial projects may be completed in a series of stages over several days, depending on total square footage. Give us a call for a more accurate estimate of the project timeline.

What Happens if I Don't Have My Concrete Repaired?

Damage, trip hazards, sinkhole dangers, and liability issues, to name a few. Neglecting to repair can have huge implications. Some results of neglect can include:

  1. Damage to your expensive structures
  2. Damage to vehicles driving on sunken slabs
  3. Trip hazards and resulting lawsuits
  4. Possible sinkhole dangers
  5. Limitless liability issues

What Options Are There To Repair a Sunken Slab?

  1. Replace the slab. This process takes several days, is often messy, and is typically the most expensive option.
  2. Lift with cement grout. This procedure is known as mud jacking. It requires heavy equipment, large drill holes, and the use of heavy cement grout, which may shrink and crack over time.
  3. Lift the slab with AP Lift Polyurethane foam. This procedure uses light equipment and material, small drill holes, and makes less of a mess.