Draper's hillside grades and newer construction are a settling combination: cut-and-fill lots, rushed compaction, and steep drainage. Even 5-year-old driveways here can show real movement.
Hillside subdivisions are built on moved earth. The fill side of a lot settles for years — driveways and walkways on fill are the first to show it.
Don't assume a 2015 driveway can't sink. The first 3–7 years are prime settling time on graded lots, and Draper has plenty of them.
Water runs fast on Draper's slopes and finds the path of least resistance — often under your driveway. Downspout extensions and grading are part of the real fix.
| Project | Mudjacking | Foam leveling |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk section | $350–$700 | $900–$1,900 |
| Driveway section | $650–$1,300 | $1,500–$3,200 |
| Full driveway | $1,500–$2,900 | $3,200–$7,200 |
Most Draper residential jobs run $500–$3,000 total — mudjacking at $3–$8/sq ft, polyurethane foam at $5–$25/sq ft. Sidewalk sections start around $350; full driveways run $1,500–$7,200 depending on method.
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Both work. Foam is worth considering for clay soil, decorative concrete, or winter timing; mudjacking wins on budget and large areas. Compare them here.
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