Concrete Driveway Lifting

Raise and Relevel Your Driveway Without Replacing It

Using advanced polyurethane injection technology, we raise sunken concrete slabs back to a safe, level position, often in just a few hours.

We’ve helped homeowners across Iowa avoid costly replacements by restoring their driveways with long-lasting results. Whether you’re dealing with tripping hazards, pooling water, or curb appeal concerns, our concrete leveling company delivers fast, clean results with minimal disruption.

Why Concrete Driveways Sink

In Iowa, driveway settlement is a common issue caused by shifting soils and seasonal moisture changes. Over time, the ground beneath your driveway can begin to erode, compress, or expand, especially during freeze-thaw cycles. Water from rain or melting snow can wash away loose backfill or seep into small cracks, weakening the base. When the soil no longer provides adequate support, the concrete slabs start to sink, tilt, or crack. Without proper repair, the problem often gets worse, leading to trip hazards, pooling water, and potential damage to adjacent structures like garage floors or sidewalks.

Our Process for Lifting Concrete Driveways

Anchored Walls uses a polyurethane foam injection method to gently and precisely lift settled concrete back to its original height. Here’s how it works:

1. Evaluation and Planning
   We assess the damage, identify the cause of settlement, and map injection points for the most effective lift.
   
2. Precision Drilling
   Small, penny-sized holes are drilled through the surface of the driveway at targeted locations.
   
3. Foam Injection
   High-density polyurethane foam is injected beneath the slab. As the foam expands, it fills voids and lifts the concrete.
   
4. Finishing and Cleanup
   The injection holes are sealed, and the surface is ready to use; typically within hours.
   

This method is cleaner, faster, and more effective than traditional mudjacking. It adds minimal weight to the soil and resists future erosion.

When to Consider Driveway Lifting

Uneven slabs can become dangerous fast.
What starts as a small dip in the concrete can quickly turn into a tripping hazard or drainage issue. Driveway lifting solves the problem early, before you’re dealing with bigger damage or costly replacement.

Tripping hazards are a real liability.
Raised or sunken sections can catch feet and cause falls, especially near garage aprons, sidewalks, or where your driveway meets a walkway. If you’ve noticed uneven joints or visible separation, those edges will only get worse with time and seasonal movement.

Poor drainage leads to structural problems.
When a driveway tilts toward your home, water doesn’t run off like it should. Instead, it pools near the foundation or flows directly into the garage. Over time, that moisture can cause leaks, erode soils, or damage stored items and concrete finishes.

Cracking is the next stage.
As the slab settles without support, cracks begin to widen. The pressure from vehicles, snow loads, and soil movement turns minor flaws into broken concrete. Once that happens, lifting may no longer be an option.

Lifting stops the spread.
If you’re seeing sunken edges, standing water, or growing gaps between slabs, now is the time to act. Concrete lifting restores safety, slope, and curb appeal before the damage forces a full tear-out.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of concrete driveway lifting depends on several factors: the size of the area, the amount of settlement, and the cause of the damage. Because every driveway is different, we don’t quote generic prices online.

Instead, we offer free on-site evaluations so you can get clear answers with no pressure. Our team will inspect your driveway, explain the issue, and give you a detailed estimate; no upselling, no surprises.

Why Homeowners Choose Anchored Walls

For over 40 years, Iowa homeowners have trusted Anchored Walls for foundation repair and concrete leveling. We’re not a franchise; we’re a locally owned concrete leveling contractor with deep roots in the community. When you work with us, you’re getting experienced technicians, not salespeople.

We don’t cut corners, and we don’t promise results we can’t deliver. If lifting your driveway is the right solution, we’ll do it right the first time. If it isn’t, we’ll tell you that too.

Schedule Your Free Evaluation

If you’re tired of looking at a sunken, cracked, or unsafe driveway, don’t wait for the damage to spread. Anchored Walls is ready to help with expert concrete lifting that saves you time, money, and hassle. Contact us today to schedule your free driveway evaluation with a trusted concrete repair company near you.