Concrete Repair & Slab Leveling in Castle Rock
Sunken garage apron? Sidewalk panel that catches toes? Cracks spreading across the driveway? A lot of concrete can be repaired or lifted instead of replaced.
Common problems around Castle Rock
- Settled or sunken slabs – often where soil under the slab washed out or wasn't compacted, such as garage aprons and slabs next to downspouts.
- Heaved slabs – clay soil swelling under concrete can lift and tilt sections.
- Cracks – from shrinkage, soil movement, freeze-thaw and heavy loads.
- Surface flaking (scaling) – often made worse by freeze-thaw and de-icing salt.
- Trip hazards – offset edges on walks and patios.
Mudjacking and foam lifting
Slab lifting pumps material under a sunken slab through small drilled holes to raise it back into place. Mudjacking uses a cement-based slurry; polyjacking uses polyurethane foam, which costs more but uses smaller holes. Angi's 2026 data puts mudjacking at about $662–$1,883 (average around $1,241), with driveway jobs typically about $800–$2,400 and sidewalk jobs about $300–$900. Lifting fixes the symptom; ask what's causing the settling, such as drainage, so it doesn't come back.
Crack repair and section replacement
Angi's 2026 data puts the average concrete driveway repair at about $1,872 (most between $829 and $2,924). Filling minor cracks runs about $0.50–$3 per linear foot, often with a $100–$150 minimum, while cutting out and replacing damaged slabs runs about $6–$14 per square foot. New concrete won't match the color of old concrete exactly.
When replacement is the better spend
If a slab is broken into many pieces, crumbling, or heaving in several places, lifting or patching may not hold. A contractor who sees it in person can tell you honestly which sections are worth saving. See driveway replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Will a lifted slab sink again?
It can, especially if the cause (often water or poor soil under the slab) isn't addressed. Ask the contractor what they see and whether they offer any warranty in writing.
Can I drive on it right after mudjacking?
Ask the contractor. Lifting is usually much faster than replacing a slab, but the wait time depends on the method and material.
Is crack filling worth it?
Filling cracks helps keep water out of the base and slows freeze-thaw damage, which is a big deal on clay soil. It won't fix a slab that's actively moving.
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