Mudjacking in Sioux Falls, SD
Mudjacking — pumping a dense cement slurry under a sunken slab to lift it back to grade — is the original concrete raising method, and in Sioux Falls it is still the workhorse. Concrete Raising Sioux Falls offers mudjacking alongside polyurethane foam and recommends it whenever the slab, the soil and the budget point that way.
Mudjacking costs about $3–$8 per square foot (national cost-guide range), and it is the method that suits large slabs and deep voids best: the slurry is heavy, stable and inexpensive, so a big driveway or a deep washout is a mudjacking job.
How mudjacking works
Holes about 1–2 inches across are drilled through the slab in a pattern that lifts evenly. A slurry of cement, sand, soil and water is pumped underneath in stages, raising the slab a little at a time while the crew watches the level. When the slab is back at grade, the holes are patched with concrete and the joints are sealed against water.
The slurry's weight is a feature, not a flaw: at roughly 100 pounds per cubic foot it stays put, fills deep voids completely, and supports the slab on a solid, dense base. That is why mudjacking remains the default for driveways, garage floors and large commercial slabs — the surfaces where stability matters more than hole size.
When mudjacking is the right choice
Large slabs and long runs — driveways, warehouse floors, long sidewalk stretches — where foam would need many more injection points. Deep voids, where a heavy fill is exactly what the slab needs. Budget-first jobs, where the owner wants the slab level for the least money. And any slab where the holes will not show: plain concrete, garage floors, commercial work.
Mudjacking is not the best tool for stamped or decorative concrete, where 1–2-inch holes are visible, or for slabs that must carry traffic within the hour — slurry needs cure time before heavy loads cross it, while foam is ready in about 15 minutes.
- Driveways and garage floors — the classic mudjacking jobs
- Sidewalks and long walkway runs
- Patios on a budget
- Commercial and warehouse slabs
- Deep washout voids under any slab
What to expect on the day
Most residential mudjacking jobs finish in a day, often in a few hours. The crew protects the surrounding lawn and surfaces, drills and pumps in stages, and patches as they go. You will be told the cure time before heavy use — typically hours to a day depending on the slab and the weather. Keep traffic off until the crew says otherwise, and the joints sealed afterwards.
Questions
How much does mudjacking cost in Sioux Falls?
About $3–$8 per square foot (national cost-guide range), with typical residential jobs running roughly $500–$3,400 overall. A driveway usually lands in the $900–$2,500 range and a sidewalk section $300–$700. Your exact price is a free estimate after we see the slab.
Does mudjacking last?
Yes, when the voids are filled and the joints are sealed: the slab is back on a dense, stable base. Longevity depends on water — sealed joints and working drainage are what keep it level. We seal as part of every job.
Will the holes show?
The 1–2-inch drill holes are patched with concrete and fade with weathering. On plain concrete they are barely noticeable; on stamped or decorative concrete, foam's ⅜-inch holes are the better choice — ask us on the estimate.