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Patio Leveling Experts in Hollywood Florida: Patio Lifting and Patio Concrete Repair

Affordable Patio Leveling and patio lifting in Hollywood, FL and Broward County

If the slab behind your house has dropped, Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair lifts it back to level in Hollywood, FL and Broward County. We handle patio leveling, patio lifting and sunken patio repair for single-family homes, townhomes and condo courtyards. Foam goes in through small holes, fills the void and raises the slab, so you keep the patio you have instead of tearing it out. Your table sits flat again and the rain runs away from the house.

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

Our crew has 20+ years of experience lifting slabs in South Florida and 1,100+ slabs behind it. Every estimate walks the whole patio, because a slab that has dropped at one edge has lost sand under the rest of it. You get a free written estimate and a written warranty on the lift. Most leveling jobs take 2 to 6 hours.

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What Patio Leveling Involves in Hollywood, FL

Patio leveling starts with the slab itself and ends with the water that leaves it. Your estimate can include any of these services, and each one is priced on its own line, so you see what the crew will do before anyone drills:

Foam lifting injects polyurethane through small holes, which fills the void under the slab and raises it level in one visit.
Void filling packs the pockets that washed-out sand leaves under the patio, before they spread toward the house wall.
House-edge leveling brings the slab beside the wall or the sliding door back to the right height, so water stops running toward the threshold.
Slope correction lifts the low side of a patio that holds a puddle after every storm.
Joint review checks the seams between slabs, since a wide joint lets rain run under the concrete.
Hole patching fills each injection hole with sanded concrete, so the surface is finished when the crew leaves.

When You Need Patio Leveling in Hollywood

Nothing about a sinking patio happens overnight. It tilts a little more after each rainy season until the chairs rock and the grill sits crooked. Patio concrete repair costs the least at the first gap, so the signs below are worth acting on early.

Signs Your Hollywood Patio Needs Leveling

A slab that tilts toward the house sends rain at the wall and the door track, which is where water damage starts.
A raised edge between two slabs catches sandals and chair legs, and it grows each year.
A gap between the patio and the foundation shows where the soil has washed out, and the gap lets more water in.
Puddles that stay for hours after the rain mean the slab has lost its slope, so water sits instead of draining.
A hollow sound when you tap the slab tells you the sand under it is gone, and the slab will crack where it is unsupported.

Why Patio Leveling Is Harder in Hollywood

Thin concrete laid on a few inches of fill reacts to the ground faster than a thick driveway does. Hollywood’s ground and weather both work against that thin slab.

Sand that will not stay put

The NRCS soil maps for the Hollywood area show Margate, Basinger and Hallandale fine sand under most backyards. In the wettest months the water table in Margate and Basinger fine sand sits at 0 inches, so the sand under a patio is sitting in water. Moving water carries fine sand out through the joints, and the slab settles into the space it leaves. Fine sand also compacts poorly, so a patio on fresh fill can drop within a few rainy seasons of being poured.

A rainy season that lasts five months

The rainy season runs from May 15 to October 15 and brings about 70% of the 56 inches that Hollywood gets in a year. A patio has to shed all of that water, and most of it runs along the slab to the nearest edge. Where the edge meets soil, the runoff slips under the concrete and the corner sinks first.

Limestone close to the surface

Hallandale fine sand has limestone about 12 inches down, and Margate fine sand has it about 32 inches down. Because the base is shallow and the fill is thin, a void under a patio can be deep for the volume of soil that is missing. The estimate probes beyond the visible gap to size it correctly. That matters because a patio lifted over an unfilled pocket drops again at the next heavy storm, and the warranty is written to prevent that.

How Much Does Patio Leveling Cost in Hollywood, FL?

Lifting a patio costs less than replacing it, because the slab, the pavers on top of it and the screen enclosure stay where they are. The size of the patio and the depth of the void move the price.

Job	Typical price	Key variables
Patio, foam leveling	$750 to $4,725	size, depth of the void, access
Pool deck beside the patio, foam leveling	$750 to $5,940	larger voids, size, access around the pool
Driveway, foam leveling	$750 to $5,670	number of slabs, depth of settling
Sidewalk or walkway to the patio, foam leveling	$750 to $3,240	length of the run, number of slabs
Stone slurry grout leveling, most residential jobs	$750 to $1,500	void depth, access to the slab

Foam leveling costs around 20 to 50 percent more than mudjacking or stone slurry grout. If the pool deck, the sidewalk or the driveway has dropped as well, the crew can lift them in the same visit.

Our Patio Leveling Process in Hollywood, FL

Four steps take a patio from sunken to level. The first visit sets the scope, the lift itself fits in a morning, and a large patio with several slabs can take a full day.

1. Free Estimate and Patio Walk

You call and describe what you see, and we set up a visit. We walk the patio, measure how far each slab has dropped and note where the water goes. You get a free written estimate with each slab priced on its own line, so the scope is on paper before anyone drills. Nothing on the estimate changes unless you approve the change first.

2. Marking the Injection Points

The crew marks the holes about five feet apart across the sunken slabs, with extra points along the edge nearest the house. Furniture, planters and grills come off the patio before the marking starts, and the crew covers the plants that stay. A patio broken into small pieces is assessed case by case, and the visit says whether lifting or replacing makes more sense.

3. Injecting the Foam

The crew drills penny-size holes and sets a port in each one. Liquid polyurethane foam goes in under pressure, expands and fills the void, and gauges show when the soil is compacted. A slow second pass raises the slab toward its original height while the crew watches the door track and the wall line. The foam cures in as little as 30 minutes to an hour.

4. Patching and Cleanup

Each hole is filled with sanded concrete, and the patio is swept clean. You can walk on it in 15 to 30 minutes and set the furniture back the same day. Heavy loads should stay off the slab for about 48 hours. Your written warranty goes into the paperwork with the final price, so the lift is covered in writing.

A patio slab edge sunken below the lawn with a tape measure beside it — Before

The patio after leveling, flat and even beside the house — After

Patio Leveling FAQs: Hollywood, FL

How much does patio leveling cost in Hollywood?

Foam patio leveling runs $750 to $4,725. The size of the patio, the depth of the void and the access to the slab move the price within that range. A free written estimate lists every slab before any work starts.

Can a sunken patio be lifted without replacing it?

Patio lifting raises the existing slab with foam, so the concrete, the pavers and the enclosure stay in place. A patio broken into small pieces may need replacing, and the visit sorts out which fix fits.

What causes a patio to sink in Hollywood?

Sand washes out from under the slab when rain runs under its edge or when the water table moves the soil. Hollywood sits on sand over limestone, so the fill under a thin patio slab loses support in the wet months.

How long does patio leveling take?

Expect a patio lift to take 2 to 6 hours, with extra time when the cavities run deep or the slab is large enough to need a full day or more.

How soon can I use the patio after it is lifted?

Lawn chairs are fine on the patio within 15 to 30 minutes. A full outdoor kitchen or a hot tub should wait for about 48 hours.

Will the injection holes show?

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

Does the work come with a warranty?

Yes, every lift is backed by a written warranty, and the terms go into your estimate before the work starts. Ask for the terms when you call.

Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair serves Hollywood and Broward County.

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