# Driveway Leveling Baton Rouge | Lift Sunken Slabs, Skip the Tear-Out > Driveway leveling in Baton Rouge: lift sunken panels with mudjacking or foam and fix the trip edge at the garage. Typical $800–$4,100. Call today. URL: https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/driveway-leveling/ ![Driveway Leveling in progress at a Baton Rouge home](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/images/hero-driveway-leveling-sunken-panel-garage-baton-rouge.webp) # Driveway Leveling in Baton Rouge Lifting sunken driveway panels back to the garage slab and sealing the joints — usually a day's work. Typical range: **$800–$4,100**. [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 driveway leveling is one of our most common one-day jobs. The panel next to the garage drops, the one by the street tilts, and suddenly there’s a lip that catches the lawn mower and the kids’ bikes. Instead of breaking it out and pouring new concrete, we lift the panels you already have. Driveway leveling typically costs **$800–$1,800 for a partial driveway** (about 200 sq ft) and **$1,800–$4,100 for a full one** (about 450 sq ft) with mudjacking. Polyurethane foam costs more per square foot but cures faster and weighs less. ## Why driveways sink The soil next to your garage slab was dug out when the foundation was formed and backfilled afterward — often loosely. It keeps settling for years. Add a downspout discharging at the garage corner, or yard runoff crossing the drive, and water washes fines out from under the panel. The panel drops and tilts toward the void. ## How we lift it We drill small holes at planned points across the sunken panels, then pump in a cement-based slurry (mudjacking) or expanding polyurethane foam. The panel rises while we watch a string line, stopping when it’s back in plane with the garage slab and its neighbors. The holes are patched, and the control joints and cracks are sealed with flexible sealant so rain can’t get under and start the process again. With foam you can usually drive on it the same day. ## When to replace instead If a panel is broken into several pieces, badly spalled or heaved by tree roots, lifting won’t give a good result and replacement is the better spend. We’ll tell you which panels are worth lifting. For patios, walks and pool decks, see [concrete leveling](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/concrete-leveling/). ## What's included - Measurement of drop at each panel - Check of downspouts and runoff onto the drive - Written price per panel or square foot - Injection holes drilled at planned points - Controlled lift back to the garage slab - Holes patched - Joints and cracks sealed - Same-day or next-day use ## Sunken driveway options compared DIY / patch it Cheapest crew Done properly Cost — Demolition, haul-off and a new pour $4–$25 per sq ft (lift) Time out of use — About a week Same or next day Matches existing concrete — New panel looks different Same concrete Mess — Demolition and haul-off Small holes, patched ## 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/) 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 or polyurethane foam - Lift monitored with a string line - Holes patched to match - Control joints sealed with flexible sealant - Void filled under panel edges - LSLBC-registered contracting Price guide $800–$4,100 Partial vs full driveway (200–450 sq ft) [Estimate my house](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/tools/foundation-repair-cost-estimator/) The process ## How driveway leveling works, step by step 1. 1 ### Measure Drop at each panel and where the trip edge is worst. 2. 2 ### Drill Small holes at planned points across the sunken panels. 3. 3 ### Lift Slurry or foam is pumped under and the panels rise to the line. 4. 4 ### Seal Holes patched and joints sealed so water can't wash the base out. ## What the work looks like Illustrative photos of the methods described on this page. [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge Call us to schedule a free driveway leveling estimate Free laser survey. Written plan with unit prices. (225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) ## Driveway Leveling FAQ ### How much does driveway leveling cost? A partial driveway of about 200 square feet typically runs $800–$1,800 with mudjacking, and a full 450 square foot driveway about $1,800–$4,100. Polyurethane foam costs more per square foot. ### Can I drive on it the same day? With polyurethane foam, usually within a few hours. With mudjacking, most companies recommend waiting until the next day. ### Why did my driveway sink at the garage? The soil next to the foundation was excavated and backfilled when the house was built and often wasn't compacted well. Add a downspout at the garage corner and it washes out further. ### 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 [Concrete LevelingRaising sunken patios, walks and garage slabs with mudjacking or polyurethane foam — a fraction of the cost of tear-out.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/concrete-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/) [Slab Foundation RepairPressed concrete pilings driven to refusal under a settling slab, then the house is lifted back toward level and re-measured.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/slab-foundation-repair/) Book a free driveway 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. Faster by phone: [(225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757)