Polyjacking Des Moines - Polyurethane Foam Concrete Lifting
Polyjacking in Des Moines lifts sunken concrete with an expanding polyurethane foam instead of slurry, through holes smaller than a dime.
The slab can usually be walked on and driven on the same day.
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How Foam Lifting Works
We drill small holes through the low slab, inject polyurethane underneath, and the foam expands to fill the gap and push the concrete up. HomeGuide puts polyjacking holes at roughly 0.50 to 0.63 inches, compared with 1.5 to 2 inches for mudjacking, and says the foam cures in about 15 minutes. Once the slab is back at grade we patch the holes to match.
When Foam Beats Slurry
- Soft or wet ground. Slurry is heavy and adds load to the soil that let the slab sink in the first place. Foam is very light, so HomeGuide recommends it for weak soil.
- Same-day use. A garage apron, a business entrance or the only walk to the front door can't always sit for a day.
- Fewer, smaller patches. Smaller holes are easier to hide on a front walk or a colored slab.
- Water. HomeGuide calls foam waterproof and says it won't erode, while slurry can wash out over time.
What It Costs
HomeGuide's national range for polyjacking is $8 to $25 a square foot, with most contractors charging a job minimum of $300 to $700 or more. Small jobs cost more per foot. HomeGuide's example is a 50-square-foot repair at $20 or more a foot, against about $12 a foot for a 500-square-foot job.
| Project | Approx. size | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Front steps | 40 sq ft | $320 – $1,000 |
| Sidewalk | 100 sq ft | $800 – $2,500 |
| Patio or porch | 150 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 |
| Partial driveway | 200 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,000 |
| Two-car garage floor | 360 sq ft | $2,880 – $9,000 |
Is Foam Worth the Extra Money?
Sometimes it isn't. A large driveway on firm ground with a day to spare is often a better mudjacking job, and we'll quote it that way. Foam earns its price on soft ground, on slabs that need to be back in use fast, and on decorative concrete where the patches show. If a slab is cracked into pieces, neither method is a good fix.
Get a Foam Leveling Quote
Tell us what's sunk, how far it's dropped, and how soon you need it back in use. Call (515) 585-4111 anytime or send the quote form, and we'll come out and measure.
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