Concrete Leveling in Central Illinois & Indiana
FAMILY TRADE SINCE 1989 3 GENERATIONS OF SlabJackers WE LIFT SETTLED CONCRETE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE MATTERS
SlabJacking Process
How Does Traditional SlabJacking Work?
Traditional SlabJacking is a tried & proven method for Lifting Settled Concrete that has been around for many Decades. In fact, HowellSlabJacking has Specialized in SlabJacking since 1989!
The basic idea is simple:
If the ground underneath a slab settles or erodes, empty space develops underneath the concrete. Once that support is gone, the slab begins to sink, crack, tilt, or separate from adjoining sections.
Traditional SlabJacking works by pumping material underneath the slab under pressure to fill those voids and carefully lift the concrete back toward its original grade.
At HowellSlabJacking, we have lifted 10’s of THOUSANDS of slabs over the past 35+ years throughout Central Indiana & Central Illinois.
WE LIFT SETTLED CONCRETE.
What Causes Concrete To Sink?
Concrete usually sinks because the base underneath it settles or washes out over time.
Some of the most common causes include:
- Poorly compacted fill dirt
- Water erosion under the slab
- Downspout drainage issues
- Freeze/thaw cycles
- Rodent activity
- New construction settlement
- Heavy traffic or weight
- Voids developing under the concrete
On newer homes especially, the ground can continue settling for several years after construction. That is one reason settled driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, patios, and porches are so common.
Our Traditional SlabJacking Process
1. Drill Small Access Holes
Small access holes are carefully drilled through the settled concrete slab.
These holes allow us to pump material underneath the slab where support is needed. Proper hole placement is extremely important. The material must spread properly underneath the slab to fully support the concrete and fill the voids below.
This is one area where decades of real-world experience matters.
At HowellSlabJacking, we have Specialized in SlabJacking since 1989.
2. Pump Material Under The Slab
Next, we pump material underneath the slab under pressure to fill the empty spaces below the concrete.
As the voids fill, the slab gradually begins lifting back toward its original grade. Our goal is to:
- Lift settled concrete
- Reduce trip hazards
- Improve drainage
- Match adjoining slabs
- Stabilize the base underneath
One thing many people do not realize is that concrete is NOT always supposed to be perfectly level. Driveways, patios, walks, and porches are often intentionally pitched away from the structure so water drains properly.
An experienced SlabJacker knows the difference.
3. Patch The Holes & Clean Up
Once the slab is properly supported and lifted, the access holes are patched and the work area is cleaned up.
In most cases, the concrete can be used immediately after the SlabJacking is complete.
That is one reason Traditional SlabJacking is often much faster and more affordable than tearing out and replacing concrete.
Why Many Property Owners Choose SlabJacking Instead Of Replacement
Replacing concrete is expensive, messy, and time consuming.
In many cases, Traditional SlabJacking can:
- Cost far less than replacement
- Be completed in less than a day
- Help avoid major demolition
- Allow immediate use of the concrete
- Preserve existing concrete
- Correct settled slabs without tearing them out
Ironically, many of the slabs we lift were originally poured by professional concrete contractors.
Nothing is permanent. Everything eventually requires maintenance. That is simply the nature of concrete and soil movement over time.
Traditional SlabJacking Vs Poly Foam Lifting
Today there are several different methods used for Lifting Settled Concrete.
One newer method uses expanding polyurethane foam, often referred to as PolySlabJacking or Poly Foam Lifting.
Traditional SlabJacking and Poly Foam Lifting both have pros & cons.
The most important factor is not simply the material being used.
The most important factor is the experience of the contractor performing the work.
The contractor must understand:
- where to place injection holes
- how material spreads underneath slabs
- how different slabs react while lifting
- how to properly support the slab underneath
At HowellSlabJacking, we have been Specializing in SlabJacking since 1989.
THE OLDEST, MOST EXPERIENCED SLABJACKER IN OUR AREA.
Family Trade Since 1989
SlabJacking has been a family trade for HowellSlabJacking for over 35 years.
3 generations of SlabJackers have now worked in the business:
Ron Howell → B. Charlton Howell → Daniel Harris → Caleb Harris
Over the decades, we have lifted thousands upon thousands of settled slabs throughout Central Indiana & Central Illinois.
From sidewalks and driveways to garage floors, patios, porches, steps, commercial floors, and more — WE LIFT SETTLED CONCRETE.
We’re Local—and We Know Your Soil
Helping fix sinking concrete across Central Illinois and Central Indiana.
Soil conditions vary across Central Illinois and Central Indiana—and that’s a big reason why concrete settles.
With decades of local experience, we understand how to fix these problems the right way.
We proudly serve homeowners and businesses in:
Illinois
- Bloomington
- Normal
- Decatur
- Champaign
- Urbana
- Lincoln
- Springfield
- Peoria
- Pekin
- Jacksonville
Indiana
- Indianapolis
- Greenwood
- Bloomington
- Columbus
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Noblesville
- Plainfield
- Avon
- Brownsburg
If you’re dealing with sinking or uneven concrete in any of these areas, we’re ready to help.
If you’re located anywhere in Central Illinois or Central Indiana, feel free to reach out—we may still service your area.
Small Concrete Problems Turn Into Big Ones Fast
Don’t Let Uneven Concrete Get Worse
Phone: 317-271-6829
Service Area
Serving Central Illinois & Central Indiana
Illinois: Bloomington • Normal • Decatur • Champaign/Urbana • Lincoln • Clinton
Indiana: Indianapolis • Greenwood • Plainfield • Avon • Brownsburg • Terre Haute
HowellSlabJacking
HowellSlabJacking has Specialized in Traditional SlabJacking since 1989. This is not a side service or something we recently added — it is what we have done for over 35 years. As a Family Trade spanning 3 generations of SlabJackers, we help homeowners and property owners restore settled concrete without the cost and mess of replacement.
Whether you have a sinking driveway, uneven walkways & sidewalks, settled garage floors, or sinking porches, we use tried and proven SlabJacking methods to help restore concrete while maintaining proper support and drainage.
THE OLDEST, MOST EXPERIENCED SLABJACKER IN OUR AREA.
FAMILY TRADE SINCE 1989.
- Family trade since 1989
- Over 35 years of experience
- Fast, affordable concrete repair
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