When this service makes sense
Mudjacking uses a pumpable cementitious or soil-based slurry beneath a settled slab to fill voids and raise concrete. The term is also commonly associated with slabjacking. The first step is determining whether the slab is still strong enough to preserve and whether the movement is primarily settlement rather than upward heave.
What affects price?
Contractors look at the number and size of slabs, depth of the void beneath them, amount of elevation change, access for equipment, material choice, surface condition and minimum service charges. That is why two projects with the same visible square footage can price very differently.
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Common questions
Is mudjacking still used in Orange County?
Yes. Although polyurethane foam is heavily marketed, slurry-based slabjacking remains an available concrete-leveling method for suitable projects.
Is mudjacking cheaper than polyjacking?
Published consumer cost guides often show lower per-square-foot ranges for mudjacking than foam, but local access, job minimums, void volume and project size can change the total.
Are mudjacking and slabjacking the same thing?
The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. Slabjacking is the broader concept of raising a slab by pumping material underneath it.
What are the disadvantages of mudjacking?
Traditional slurry is heavier than polyurethane and typically requires larger holes. It may also take longer to cure before full use.