Mudjacking typically costs about $3 to $8 per square foot, and polyurethane foam lifting $5 to $25. Published minimum charges run roughly $400 to $1,500, which is why a one-panel job costs far more per square foot than a full driveway. Replacement runs about $6 to $16 per square foot, so lifting is usually the cheaper repair while the slab is in one piece.
Foundation Repair Baton Rouge lifts sunken driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and garage floors across the Capital Region. Concrete leveling is one of the few repairs where the price is predictable once the square footage and lift height are known.
What does mudjacking cost per square foot?
Published rates cluster in the same band, but they come from contractor listings rather than an independent survey, so treat them as a planning range and get a written quote.
| Source (year) | Mudjacking | Polyjacking (foam) | Minimum charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angi range, as quoted by A1 Concrete (2023) | $3–$8 per sq ft | Foam runs 20–50% more than mudjacking | Not stated |
| SimplyWise contractor roundup (2026) | $2–$8 per sq ft | $5–$25 per sq ft | About $400–$1,500 |
Sources: A1 Concrete, “Mudjacking cost” (Nov 28, 2023); SimplyWise, “Concrete leveling cost” (2026), which draws on posted rates from Milwaukee Mudjacking, Precision Concrete Cutting, Slabjack Geotechnical and Windler Foundation Repair. One contractor also prices by lift height at $150–$250 per inch per section of up to 10 by 10 feet; that is a single-source figure.
Mudjacking cost by project
Project totals depend more on void depth and lift height than on area. One contractor’s published chart shows the spread for mudjacking (2023, Midwest pricing, so confirm local rates):
| Project | Small job | Large job |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk | About $675 (2–6 sections, up to 2–3 in. of settling) | About $2,160 (full walk, 4+ in. or leaning) |
| Driveway | About $810 (1–2 panels) | About $3,780 (larger, significant lift) |
| Patio | About $810 (100–150 sq ft, under 2 in.) | About $3,150 (350+ sq ft, large voids) |
| Porch | About $1,080 (up to 165 sq ft) | About $5,400 (large or wrap-around) |
| Pool deck | About $1,350 (one end or side) | About $3,960+ (whole deck) |
| Garage floor | About $810 (small corner) | About $4,050+ (3–4 car garage) |
Source: A1 Concrete (Nov 28, 2023). Foam adds 20–50% by the same source.
Lift or replace? A worked comparison
Rates from the sources above, applied to a 200 sq ft driveway section (our arithmetic, not a quote):
| Option | Rate | Total for 200 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Mudjacking | $3–$8 per sq ft | $600–$1,600 |
| Foam | $5–$25 per sq ft | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Replace the concrete | $6–$16.18 per sq ft (SimplyWise) | $1,200–$3,236, plus any demolition and haul-off not in the rate |
If the quote for lifting approaches the replacement figure, ask why. SimplyWise’s own caution applies: leveling loses when the slab is in pieces, because a lifted slab is still the old slab.
What changes the price
- Size of the void. Deep voids under a panel take more material. Mudjacking slurry is cheap per yard; foam is not.
- Minimum charges. A single small panel still pays the minimum, so it costs more per square foot.
- Material choice. Foam costs more but weighs a few pounds per cubic foot versus roughly 100 for slurry, uses smaller holes, and cures in minutes. Smaller jobs tend to favor foam and larger ones mudjacking.
- Joint sealing. Sealing joints after the lift adds a little cost and prevents a repeat.
- Access. Pump hoses need to reach; long runs to a back patio add time.
Before you accept a quote
- Ask for the price per square foot and the minimum charge, in writing.
- Ask how many inches of lift the quote assumes and how it will be measured.
- Ask whether joint sealing is included.
- Ask what happens if the slab settles again, and whether any warranty covers the lift or only the material.
- Ask whether the crew will look at where the water came from; a lift without a drainage fix repeats.
When replacement is the better spend
Lifting works when the panel is intact. If it’s cracked into several pieces, badly spalled, or heaved by tree roots, lifting won’t give a good surface and replacement is worth the extra cost. And if the sunken slab is part of the house foundation, not flatwork, you need pressed pilings, not mudjacking.
Making the lift last
Most flatwork in Baton Rouge sinks because water washes out the base, usually a downspout or yard runoff. After the lift, seal the joints and move the water: see foundation drainage, and French drain vs swale if the yard stays wet. For the pros and cons of each material, read mudjacking vs polyurethane foam. Driveway-specific questions are covered on our driveway leveling page.
Bottom line
Expect roughly $3–$8 per square foot for mudjacking and $5–$25 for foam, with a minimum of several hundred dollars. For a measured, per-square-foot price, call Foundation Repair Baton Rouge.
Sources: A1 Concrete, “Mudjacking cost” (Nov. 28, 2023); SimplyWise, “Concrete leveling cost” (2026). Both compile posted contractor rates, not independent surveys; checked Oct. 29, 2026. The 200 sq ft comparison is arithmetic on those rates.