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How It Works

How Concrete Jacking Works in Lincoln, NE

Sunken concrete in Lincoln, Nebraska? You don't have to tear it out. Lincoln Concrete Jacking lifts driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks back to level — for a fraction of replacement cost. Most jobs are done in a single afternoon.

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Watch the 12-second overview, then read the full step-by-step below.

The 6-Step Process

Whether we use mudjacking or polyjacking, the underlying process is the same. Here is what happens from the moment our crew arrives to the moment you drive on your repaired slab.

  1. 1

    We arrive and inspect the slab.

    We walk the slab with you, identify low spots, check the soil around the edges, and confirm the written quote we sent. No surprises before we start.

  2. 2

    We drill 4–6 small entry holes.

    Each hole is about the size of a quarter. They are drilled in a pattern designed to lift the slab evenly, usually along the edges that have settled the most.

  3. 3

    We pump material under the slab.

    For mudjacking, it's a cement-and-soil slurry custom-mixed on site. For polyjacking, it's a two-part polyurethane foam injected through the holes. Either way, the material flows under the slab and fills every void.

  4. 4

    The slab rises back to level.

    As the void fills, the material exerts upward pressure and the slab physically lifts back to its original grade. We watch carefully and stop pumping at exactly the right moment.

  5. 5

    We patch the entry holes.

    Each quarter-sized hole gets a concrete patch flush with the surrounding surface. Within a few weeks of weathering, the patches blend in and become nearly invisible.

  6. 6

    You're back in business the same day.

    You can walk on the slab in 15 minutes (polyjacking) or about 30 minutes (mudjacking), and drive on it the same day in most cases. No week-long curing period like a new concrete pour.

Why Lincoln, NE Sees So Many Sunken Slabs

Lincoln sits on heavy clay soil that expands and contracts with moisture. Combined with the freeze-thaw cycle — which can hit 40+ cycles per winter — concrete slabs naturally settle as the soil compacts or erodes underneath. Most homes built before 2010 will need at least one slab lifted within 15 years. It's not a problem with the concrete; it's a problem with the ground underneath, and concrete jacking solves it directly.

Mudjacking or Polyjacking — Which One?

We offer both methods. Which one we recommend depends on the slab, the soil, and the budget. Here's the short version:

When in doubt, we'll inspect first and tell you straight up which makes more sense for your job.

Serving Lincoln & Surrounding Areas

We provide concrete jacking, mudjacking, and concrete leveling across Lincoln, NE and the surrounding Lancaster County communities of Waverly, Hickman, Crete, Seward, and Beatrice. Free estimates. Same-day quotes. Most jobs scheduled within a week of the initial quote.

How Concrete Jacking Works — FAQ

How long does the concrete jacking process actually take? +

Most residential jobs are completed in 2–4 hours from arrival to clean-up. You can walk on the slab within 15 minutes (polyjacking) or about 30 minutes (mudjacking). You can drive on it the same day in most cases.

Will the holes be visible after the job is done? +

The entry holes are about the size of a quarter and are patched with concrete when we are done. The patches blend in within a few weeks as the concrete weathers. There is no significant cosmetic damage to the slab.

What happens if my soil is too weak for mudjacking? +

If we inspect and find the underlying soil is unusually soft or eroded, we recommend polyjacking instead. Polyurethane foam weighs about 4 lbs per cubic foot vs 115 lbs for cement slurry — it does not add weight that could compress weak soil further.

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