What it actually costs to lift and level sunken concrete in the Salt Lake Valley — mudjacking vs. foam, by project, with no games.
| Project | Mudjacking ($3–$8/sq ft) | Foam ($5–$25/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Steps (~60 sq ft) | $300–$500 | $400–$900 |
| Sidewalk section (~120 sq ft) | $350–$700 | $900–$1,900 |
| Partial garage floor (~150 sq ft) | $350–$950 | $800–$2,100 |
| Patio / porch (~200 sq ft) | $500–$1,000 | $1,200–$2,400 |
| Driveway section (~220 sq ft) | $650–$1,300 | $1,500–$3,200 |
| Garage floor (~400 sq ft) | $1,200–$2,400 | $2,700–$5,600 |
| Full driveway (~500 sq ft) | $1,500–$2,900 | $3,200–$7,200 |
Most residential jobs land between $500 and $3,000 total. Replacement usually costs 2–3x — get a lift quote before you assume the concrete is done for.
Polyurethane foam costs more in materials than cement slurry — but uses less of it, cures in minutes, and adds almost no weight to the soil. Ask every bidder: "Are you quoting mudjacking or foam?"
A slab that's dropped half an inch needs far less material than one that's down three inches. Deeper voids = more pump time = higher ticket.
Lifting works on slabs that are settled but intact. Badly cracked or crumbling concrete can't be lifted — that's a replacement job, and an honest contractor will tell you.
Most contractors have a $300–$500 minimum to roll the truck. Tight access, steep grades, or multiple small scattered slabs add labor time.
Typically $3–$8 per square foot in the Salt Lake Valley. A sidewalk section (~120 sq ft) runs $350–$700; a full driveway (~500 sq ft) runs $1,500–$2,900.
Typically $5–$25 per square foot — more than mudjacking, but the foam is lighter, waterproof, cures in minutes, and usually lasts longer. A full driveway runs $3,200–$7,200.
Yes — usually one-third to one-half the cost of tearing out and re-pouring. A $2,000 lift often replaces a $5,000–$8,000 replacement job, and you're using the driveway the same day with foam.
Three things: method (foam costs more than slurry), how far the slab has dropped (more lift = more material), and access (tight spaces and heavy settlement take longer). Always ask which method they're quoting — mudjacking and foam prices aren't comparable.
Yes — most Salt Lake Valley contractors have a $300–$500 minimum, since mobilizing the pump truck costs the same whether it's one slab or ten. Small jobs are still worth quoting; just expect the minimum.
Tell us what's sinking — we'll connect you with a local specialist for a written, line-item estimate.