Do you provide concrete leveling in New London?

Yes. Apex Concrete Leveling serves New London and surrounding Eastern Connecticut communities with polyurethane concrete leveling, lifting, and stabilization services.

What types of concrete can Apex Concrete Leveling lift?

We lift sinking driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patios, porches, concrete steps, garage floors, pool decks, concrete slabs, and commercial concrete surfaces.

How long does concrete leveling take?

Most residential concrete leveling projects are completed in just a few hours. In many cases, the concrete is ready to use the same day.

Do you offer virtual quotes?

Yes. Customers can text photos of their uneven or sinking concrete for a fast virtual quote. In many cases, you do not need to be home for the estimate.

Does Apex Concrete Leveling offer a warranty?

Yes. Apex Concrete Leveling offers a 10-year warranty on qualifying polyurethane concrete leveling projects.

How do I get a concrete leveling estimate?

Call Apex Concrete Leveling at 860-867-7451 or submit a website form to request a free estimate for concrete leveling in New London and surrounding areas.

Poly Leveling vs Mudjacking

Name: Apex Concrete Leveling | New London
Address: New London, CT, US
Telephone: 860-867-7451
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Understanding The Difference Between Modern Polyurethane Foam Leveling & Traditional Mudjacking

If you’ve started researching concrete leveling, you’ve probably seen terms like mudjacking, slabjacking, foam leveling, polyjacking, and concrete raising used interchangeably.

While they all aim to lift sinking concrete, the repair methods are very different.

At Apex Concrete Leveling, we use modern polyurethane foam leveling because it provides a faster, cleaner, and longer-lasting solution for many residential and commercial concrete problems across Eastern Connecticut.

This page explains the differences between polyurethane foam leveling and traditional mudjacking so you can better understand which option may be right for your property.

What Is Mudjacking?

Mudjacking is an older concrete lifting method that uses a heavy slurry mixture made from materials like sand, cement, soil, and water.

The mixture is pumped beneath the concrete through large drilled holes in an attempt to raise the slab back into place.

Mudjacking has been around for many years and can still work in some situations. However, because the material is heavy and slower to cure, many homeowners now prefer polyurethane foam leveling instead.

What Is Polyurethane Foam Leveling?

Polyurethane foam leveling, also called poly leveling or polyjacking, uses a lightweight expanding foam to lift and stabilize sinking concrete slabs.

Small holes are drilled into the concrete, and the foam is injected underneath the slab. As the material expands, it fills empty spaces, stabilizes weak soil, and carefully lifts the concrete back toward its proper position.

The foam cures quickly, allowing most surfaces to be used the same day.

Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Poly Leveling

Smaller Drill Holes

Traditional mudjacking usually requires much larger holes drilled into the concrete surface.

Polyurethane foam leveling uses much smaller holes — typically around the size of a dime — which creates a cleaner finished appearance after patching.

Lightweight Material

Mudjacking uses a heavy cement-based slurry that adds significant weight beneath the slab.

Polyurethane foam is much lighter.

This is important because adding heavy material beneath already weak soil can sometimes contribute to future settling problems over time.

The lightweight foam helps stabilize the slab without placing unnecessary weight on the soil underneath.

Faster Cure Time

One of the biggest advantages of polyurethane foam leveling is speed.

Mudjacking materials can take much longer to cure before the concrete is fully usable again.

Polyurethane foam cures very quickly, which means most driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors can often be used the same day.

That means less downtime and less disruption around your home or business.

Cleaner & Less Invasive Repairs

Homeowners often worry about mess, damage to landscaping, or large repair areas around their property.

Poly leveling is a much cleaner and less invasive process compared to traditional concrete replacement and older mudjacking methods.

At Apex Concrete Leveling, we focus on:

Small drill holes
Minimal disruption
Clean work areas
Fast project completion
Careful lifting around decorative concrete and pool decks

Long-Lasting Concrete Stabilization

Polyurethane foam does more than simply raise the slab.

The expanding foam also helps fill hidden voids and stabilize weak soil beneath the concrete.

Because the material is water-resistant and does not wash away easily, polyurethane foam leveling provides a durable long-term repair solution for many concrete problems.

This is especially important in Eastern Connecticut, where freeze-thaw cycles, drainage problems, and soil movement can all contribute to sinking concrete over time.