Two workers lifting a sunken concrete driveway slab beside a work truck at a Florida stucco home

Driveway Leveling Experts in Hollywood Florida: Concrete Driveway Lifting and Sunken Driveway Repair

Affordable Driveway Leveling and concrete driveway lifting in Hollywood, FL and Broward County

Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair lifts sunken driveways back to level across Hollywood, FL and Broward County. We handle driveway leveling, concrete driveway lifting and sunken driveway repair for homeowners, HOA communities and property managers. Whether the slab dropped at the garage, along a seam or beside the street, polyurethane foam fills the void underneath and raises the concrete to match its neighbor. You get a driveway that drains toward the street again, without breaking out and replacing the slab.

Why homeowners choose us:

  • Free written estimates for every leveling job
  • Small injection holes patched and cleaned up after every lift
  • Water-resistant foam that does not wash out
  • Warrantied work every lift backed by a written warranty
  • Licensed and insured certificate on request

You work with a crew that has 20+ years of experience lifting slabs in South Florida and 1,100+ slabs behind it. Every driveway starts with a free written estimate that lists each slab and its price. Lifts are backed by a written warranty, and the small injection holes are patched with sanded concrete before we leave. Most driveway jobs take 2 to 6 hours.

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What Driveway Leveling Involves in Hollywood, FL

Every driveway is different, so the estimate names the methods that fit the slabs you have, from the foam and the slurry to the patching that finishes the surface. A typical visit can include any of the services below, and each one is listed on your written estimate:

  • Foam lifting injects polyurethane through small drilled holes, which raises the slab and fills the void that let it drop.
  • Mudjacking pumps a cement-based slurry under the slab, a heavier fill that takes one to three days to dry fully.
  • Driveway raising lifts a whole run of slabs in one visit, so the driveway sits at one height from the garage to the street.
  • Seam leveling brings two neighboring slabs flush, so the edge stops catching tires and bumpers.
  • Garage apron lifting raises the slab where the driveway meets the garage floor, which closes the gap that lets water in.
  • Void filling packs the empty pockets that washed-out sand leaves behind, before the next rainy season widens them.
  • Slope correction lifts the low end of a slab that drains toward the house, so rain runs to the street instead.
  • Hole patching fills every injection hole with sanded concrete, so the surface is finished when the crew leaves.
  • Crack review checks the cracks across each slab, because leveling does not repair a crack but can keep it from getting worse.

When You Need Driveway Leveling in Hollywood

Driveway concrete repair starts with finding out why the slab dropped. Most homeowners notice the driveway before they understand it. A slab sits an inch lower than it did, or the car bumps at the same spot every morning. The signs below usually mean the soil under the concrete has moved.

Signs Your Hollywood Driveway Needs Leveling

  • Slabs that are uneven and do not match up leave a raised edge at the seam. Left alone, the low slab keeps dropping as more sand washes out.
  • Puddles that form and stay after rain mean the slab has tilted or lost its slope, so water sits and keeps working on the base.
  • A driveway pulling away from the garage shows a gap where the slab has dropped. The gap lets water and dirt under the concrete, and it grows every rainy season.
  • A driveway that is harder to drive over has a lip or a dip big enough to feel through the steering wheel. Lifting the slab removes it.
  • Seams that have split open let rain run straight down to the soil. Filling the void below the seam slows the next round of settling.

Why Driveway Leveling Is Harder in Hollywood

A driveway in Hollywood sits on some of the wettest, loosest ground in the state, and each condition below has a direct effect on the concrete.

Sand over limestone with a high water table

Hollywood sits on sand over limestone. In the wettest months the water table in Margate and Basinger fine sand reaches the surface. In Hallandale fine sand it sits about 3 inches down, with limestone about 12 inches under it. Wet sand with a hard layer below has nowhere to go but sideways, out from under the slab. Because sand fill compacts poorly and a water table at the surface moves it, voids open under a driveway slab and the slab drops.

One heavy rainy season

Hollywood averages about 56 inches of rain a year. The rainy season from May 15 to October 15 brings nearly 70% of that rain. Runoff that cannot leave the driveway runs under the slab edge and carries sand out, so the edges sink first and puddles stay after the storm.

Where the driveway meets the sidewalk

Many Hollywood driveways cross a city sidewalk at the street. The owner of the property next to a sidewalk is responsible for its upkeep under city code, and cutting out or removing a curb or sidewalk needs a city permit. Lifting a sunken apron is usually the first option to price before anyone talks about cutting it out. Lifting an apron is a different job from cutting one, so the first visit sorts out which one the sidewalk side needs. A driveway that sat level in April can look noticeably lower by October.

How Much Does Driveway Leveling Cost in Hollywood, FL?

Leveling a driveway costs less than replacing it, because the slabs stay where they are. The ranges below are typical foam leveling prices by surface, and your estimate lists each slab on its own line.

JobTypical priceKey variables
Driveway, foam leveling$750 to $5,670number of slabs, depth of settling
Stone slurry grout leveling, most residential jobs$750 to $1,500void depth, access to the slab
Garage floor, foam leveling$750 to $6,075size of the area, depth of the void
Sidewalk or walkway, foam leveling$750 to $3,240length of the run, number of slabs
Patio, foam leveling$750 to $4,725size, depth of the void, access

Foam leveling costs around 20 to 50 percent more than mudjacking or stone slurry grout. Many owners lift a pool deck or a sidewalk in the same visit, since the crew is already on site.

Our Driveway Leveling Process in Hollywood, FL

Every driveway job follows the same steps, from the first call to the last patched hole. Most take 2 to 6 hours, and larger driveways can take a full day.

1. Free Estimate

You call and describe the sunken slabs, and we set up a visit. We walk the driveway, measure how far each slab has dropped and write up a free written estimate. The price and the scope are on paper before any drilling starts. The estimate shows which slabs get lifted, which get patched and what each one costs, so nothing changes when the crew arrives.

2. Marking the Holes

The crew finds where the soil has washed out and marks the injection points. Holes run about five feet apart across the damaged area. A slab broken into small pieces is assessed case by case, and the visit says whether replacing it makes more sense. Marking takes the guesswork out of the lift, because the holes go where the soil washed out and not only where the concrete looks lowest.

3. Drilling and Injecting

We drill penny-size holes, set the ports and inject liquid polyurethane foam under pressure. The foam expands, compacts the soil and fills the void. Pressure gauges show when the soil is compacted, and a slow second pass raises the slab as close as possible to its original height. Foam cures in as little as 30 minutes to an hour, so the slab carries weight again quickly.

4. Patching and Cleanup

Each hole is filled with sanded concrete and the driveway is cleaned. You can usually walk on it in 15 to 30 minutes and drive on it in 1 to 2 hours. The crew sweeps up the dust and clears the work area before leaving, and your written warranty goes into the paperwork with the final price, so you hold everything in writing.

A driveway slab sitting higher than its neighbor with a tape measure across the gap
Before
The same driveway after leveling, with the slabs flush and a smooth seam
After

Driveway Leveling FAQs: Hollywood, FL

How much does driveway leveling cost in Hollywood?

Foam leveling a driveway typically runs $750 to $5,670, and stone slurry grout leveling on most residential jobs runs $750 to $1,500. The number of slabs and the depth of the settling move the price within each range. A free written estimate lists every slab.

Can a sunken concrete driveway be lifted instead of replaced?

Most sunken driveway slabs can be lifted with foam or mudjacking, and leveling costs less than replacing because the slab stays in place. Slabs that have cracked into small pieces may need replacing, and the visit sorts out which one you have.

How long does driveway leveling take?

Most driveway leveling jobs take 2 to 6 hours, and larger driveways can take a full day or more. The number of slabs and the depth of the voids decide the length.

How soon can I park on the driveway after it is leveled?

Once the foam is in, plan on walking across the driveway after 15 to 30 minutes and parking on it after 1 to 2 hours. Keep delivery trucks and other heavy vehicles off for about 48 hours.

Will my driveway sink again after leveling?

A lifted slab can settle again if runoff keeps washing sand out from under the edge. Leveling lasts 5 to 10 years or more, and foam often lasts longest. A written warranty backs every lift, and drainage is checked at the visit.

Will the injection holes be noticeable?

The holes are about the size of a penny. Each one is filled with sanded concrete after the lift, so the surface is finished when the crew leaves.

What is the difference between foam and mudjacking for a driveway?

Foam is expanding polyurethane injected under high pressure, and mudjacking is a cement-based slurry pumped under the slab. Foam cures in as little as 30 minutes to an hour. Mudjacking takes one to three days to dry fully.

Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair serves Hollywood and Broward County.

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