# Concrete Leveling Baton Rouge | Mudjacking & Foam Lifting > Concrete leveling in Baton Rouge for sunken patios, sidewalks, pool decks and garage slabs — mudjacking or foam, priced per square foot. Call today. URL: https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/concrete-leveling/ ![Concrete Leveling in progress at a Baton Rouge home](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/images/hero-concrete-leveling-sunken-patio-foam-lifting-baton-rouge.webp) # Concrete Leveling in Baton Rouge Raising sunken patios, walks and garage slabs with mudjacking or polyurethane foam — a fraction of the cost of tear-out. Typical range: **$4–$25 per sq ft**. [Call (225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) [Book a free evaluation](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/contact/) - Free on-site evaluation - Written per-piling price - Same-day callback Get a Free Quote Free on-site evaluation · written price - 20 years of industry experience - Written per-piling pricing - Same-day callback - Serving 5 parishes Last updated: September 22, 2026 [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/) is a foundation repair company with 20 years of industry experience, serving Baton Rouge and the Capital Region, and concrete leveling is how we fix sunken patios, sidewalks, pool decks, porches and garage floors without tearing them out. When the soil under a slab washes out or compresses, the panel drops, tilts toward the house and creates a trip edge. Instead of demolition, we pump material under it and float it back up. Concrete leveling costs about **$4–$9 per square foot for mudjacking** and **$8–$25 per square foot for polyurethane foam**, with minimum charges around $300–$700. A 150 sq ft patio is typically **$600–$1,400**; for driveways see [driveway leveling](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/driveway-leveling/). ## What we do on the first visit We measure how far each panel has dropped, look at the joints and edges to see where the base is washing out, and check where the downspouts and yard drainage go. Most sunken flatwork in Baton Rouge has a water story: a downspout at the corner of the patio, a sprinkler head, or a yard that drains toward the slab. You get a written price per square foot and a recommendation for mudjacking or foam with the reasons. ## Mudjacking vs polyurethane foam **Mudjacking** pumps a cement-based slurry through 1–2 inch holes. It’s the lower-cost option and fills large voids well, but the material is heavy — roughly 100 pounds per cubic foot — which adds load to already-soft soil. **Polyurethane foam** goes in through 5/8 inch holes, expands to fill voids, weighs a few pounds per cubic foot and cures in about 15 minutes, so you can use the surface almost right away. On Baton Rouge’s wet clay, lighter foam is often the better long-term choice; on a big void under a low-traffic walk, mudjacking can be the better value. The [full comparison](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/mudjacking-vs-polyurethane-foam/) covers both. ## When concrete leveling is the wrong fix Concrete leveling is for flatwork. A settling house slab carries the weight of the house and needs [pressed pilings](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/pressed-concrete-pilings/) driven to firm soil. We also won’t lift a panel that is broken into pieces or badly spalled — at that point replacement is better value, and we’ll tell you so. ## Keeping it level The lift only lasts if the water that washed out the base is redirected. After leveling, we seal the joints so rain can’t get under the slab, and we note any downspout or grading issue in writing. Often a buried downspout line is part of the fix — see [foundation drainage](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/foundation-drainage/). ## What's included - Measurement of drop at each panel - Recommendation of mudjacking or foam, with reasons - Written per-square-foot price - Injection holes drilled at planned points - Controlled lift monitored as it rises - Holes patched to match - Joints and cracks sealed - Drainage cause noted so it doesn't sink again ## Sunken concrete options compared DIY / patch it Cheapest crew Done properly Cost $0 now, trip hazard later Varies $4–$25 per sq ft Downtime — Days of demo and curing Usable same day (foam) or next day Waste — Old concrete hauled off None Fixes the cause No Only if base is rebuilt Void filled; drainage noted ## Related resources - [How Much Does Mudjacking Cost?](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/mudjacking-cost/) - [Mudjacking vs Polyurethane Foam — Which Is Better?](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/mudjacking-vs-polyurethane-foam/) - [What Is the Best Time of Year for Foundation Repair in Louisiana?](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/best-time-of-year-for-foundation-repair/) Talk to a person Free on-site evaluation, written price per piling. [(225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) [Book online](#service-form) Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Methods & standards - Mudjacking (cement slurry) or polyurethane foam - 5/8"–1" injection ports - Lift monitored with a string line or laser - Joints and cracks sealed after lift - Void fill under slab edges - LSLBC-registered contracting Price guide $4–$25 per sq ft Mudjacking $4–$9/sq ft; foam $8–$25/sq ft; minimums $300–$700 [Estimate my house](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/tools/foundation-repair-cost-estimator/) The process ## How concrete leveling works, step by step 1. 1 ### Measure We measure how far each panel dropped and check what's washing out underneath. 2. 2 ### Choose the material Cement slurry for large voids and budget; polyurethane foam for lighter weight and smaller holes. 3. 3 ### Lift Material is pumped through small holes and the slab rises while we watch the line. 4. 4 ### Patch and seal Holes are patched and joints sealed so water can't wash the base out again. ## What the work looks like Illustrative photos of the methods described on this page. [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge Call us to schedule a free concrete leveling estimate Free laser survey. Written plan with unit prices. (225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) ## Concrete Leveling FAQ ### Mudjacking or foam — which is better? Both work. Mudjacking uses a cement-based slurry, costs about $4–$9 per square foot and fills big voids well. Polyurethane foam costs about $8–$25 per square foot, weighs far less, uses smaller holes and cures in minutes. For heavy, wet clay, lighter foam puts less new load on the soil. ### Can you level my house slab with mudjacking? No. Mudjacking and foam are for flatwork like patios, walks, pool decks and garage floors. A settling house slab needs pressed pilings that reach firm soil — see slab foundation repair. ### How long does leveled concrete last? If the cause of the sinking — usually water washing out the base — is addressed, lifted concrete can last many years. If a downspout keeps dumping at the same spot, it will sink again. ### Is there a minimum charge? Most concrete leveling companies have a minimum of about $300–$700, so small single-panel jobs cost more per square foot. ### Is the foundation evaluation really free? Yes. The on-site evaluation, laser elevation survey and written plan cost nothing and carry no obligation. If the numbers say your house is within normal tolerance, we tell you that and leave the readings with you. An independent engineer's report, when a lender or buyer requires one, is billed by the engineer — typically $500–$2,000. ## Related services [Driveway LevelingLifting sunken driveway panels back to the garage slab and sealing the joints — usually a day's work.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/driveway-leveling/) [Foundation DrainageFrench drains, regrading and buried downspout lines that stop water pooling against the slab — often the cheapest foundation repair there is.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/foundation-drainage/) [Foundation Crack RepairMeasuring, mapping and sealing slab and stem-wall cracks — after we confirm whether the ground under them is still moving.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/foundation-crack-repair/) Book a free concrete leveling evaluation Start with clear answers from an experienced team. Tell us what you are seeing, and we will call back the same business day to arrange your free evaluation. 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