Central Illinois Premier Mudjacking, Concrete Leveling, & Foundation Repair Service
Central Illinois Premier Mudjacking, Concrete Leveling, & Foundation Repair Service
Concrete Mud Jacking, Concrete Leveling, Basement Wall Repair, Egress Windows Installed

  Concrete Leveling and Mudjacking in Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, IL, and Surrounding Areas

Jack-A-Slab Construction, Inc. raises sunken concrete in Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Springfield, and the counties around them. The method is concrete leveling, also called mudjacking or slabjacking: we pump grout through small holes drilled in the slab to fill the void underneath and lift the concrete back to its original grade. We work on homes and light commercial properties; most jobs take a few hours, and you can use the surface almost immediately.

Jack-A-Slab has been raising concrete in Central Illinois since 1985. Call 217-358-4141 for a free estimate.

What We Raise and Level

A sunken slab is a tripping hazard first and a drainage problem second. We lift:

  • Residential: driveways, sidewalks and city walks, patios, steps and entranceways, garage floors, pool decks, and decks.
  • Light commercial: parking lot low spots, entrances, sidewalks, garage floors, pool concrete, and foundations.

We also straighten  bowed basement walls and install egress windows.

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Why Concrete Sinks in Central Illinois

 

Most settling traces back to the soil, not the concrete. Clay-rich soil in this part of Illinois swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, and winter freeze-thaw cycles keep it moving. Downspouts that discharge next to a slab, poor grading, and leaking water lines wash soil out from underneath, leaving a void the slab eventually drops into.

That’s why one sidewalk panel can sink while the next one stays level. If water is the cause, we’ll tell you during the estimate so the repair holds.


How Concrete Leveling Works

  1. Free On-Site Estimate

 We inspect the slab at a time that suits you, whether or not you’re home, and send a detailed quote. We can split the quote into sections so you can decide which areas to do first.

   2. Drill Small Holes

 Holes go through the sunken slab in a pattern set by where the void sits underneath.

   3. Pump Grout and Lift

 A specialized grout mixture goes under the slab, fills the void, and raises the concrete back to grade.

   4. Fill the Holes and Clean Up

 We fill the holes and clean up the work area. You can use the surface almost right away.

Close-up of a contractor performing concrete raising on a sidewalk, mud jacking a drilled hole.

Mudjacking or Replacement?

Replacing a slab means demolition, hauling, new forms, and a cure period before you can use it. Raising the existing concrete takes a few hours, leaves your landscaping alone, and keeps old concrete out of the landfill. It also costs a fraction of replacement.

Replacement still makes sense when a slab has cracked into pieces or is crumbling. If that’s what we find, we’ll say so.

Serving Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, and Surrounding Counties

We work in Champaign, Sangamon, Macon, Piatt, Moultrie, DeWitt, Christian, Logan, Ford, Douglas, Coles, and Shelby counties, as well as Peoria, Tazewell, and McLean counties.

Need work in Decatur? See concrete leveling in Decatur, IL. In the Peoria area, see concrete leveling in Peoria, IL, concrete raising in Peoria, IL , and sidewalk leveling in Peoria, IL. In Bloomington-Normal, see concrete mudjacking in Bloomington, IL  and sidewalk leveling in Bloomington, IL.

“The county kept adding asphalt to the road and the bump at the end of our driveway was so annoying for years. Jack-A-Slab came right out for an estimate. Seems like they were here the next day and jacked up the driveway. The result was amazing! I highly recommend this company” – Suzie McGuire

"This was my first experience with Jack a Slab and I was impressed by the friendliness of their staff and crew. They really made me feel like their most important customer. I'll be sure to use them again on our next project.” – Greg Smith

“The attention to detail and special care Jack a Slab gave our home exemplifies the highest craftsmanship, quality and service.” – Ben Griffith

“My wife and I had a very large void between the slab and the basement wall that our house was on. Jack A Slab came out and filled the void and did a fantastic job. Things did not go as planned because they ended up needing a lot more material than initially quoted. So the crew went to get more material and came back which was a 2hour round trip. They finished the job and left at 8:30pm which we extremely appreciated...Very pleased with the work completed and the company as a whole. Thank you Jack A Slab.” - Brian Scott

“Andrew and Matthew showed up on time and worked very efficiently to complete the job in a timely manner. Andrew was very knowledgeable in what needed to be done to correct the issues with our front porch and sidewalk and explained each process as he worked through them. Very happy with the end result and the entire experience with Jack A Slab. Thanks!” – Carrie Booth Carter 

Frequently Asked Questions About Concrete Leveling in Champaign, IL

  • How Much Does Concrete Leveling Cost in Central Illinois?

    Concrete leveling typically costs a fraction of what it takes to tear out and replace a slab, and the final price depends on the slab’s size, how far it has sunk, and how much grout the void takes. Jack-A-Slab provides a detailed quote after an on-site inspection.

  • How Long Does Mudjacking Last?

    A mudjacked slab can stay level for many years when the soil underneath stays stable. The cause matters most: if water keeps washing soil out from under the concrete, the slab can settle again, so redirecting downspouts and fixing the grading near the slab helps the repair last.

  • How Long Does Concrete Leveling Take?

    Most concrete leveling jobs take a few hours, and the surface is ready to use almost immediately. Larger commercial projects and jobs with several areas take longer.

  • Is Mudjacking Better Than Replacing Concrete?

    Mudjacking is the better choice when the slab is intact and has simply sunk. It costs less, takes hours instead of days, and doesn’t tear up your landscaping. If the concrete is broken into pieces or crumbling, replacement is the better call.

  • Does Jack-A-Slab Serve Peoria and Bloomington-Normal?

    Yes. Jack-A-Slab provides concrete leveling and mudjacking in Peoria and Bloomington-Normal as well as Champaign, Decatur, and Springfield.

Get Your Free Concrete Leveling Estimate in Champaign, IL

Call Jack-A-Slab at 217-358-4141 <link to call> or request your free estimate online <link to https://www.jackaslab.com/contact>. We’ll schedule the on-site inspection at a time that works for you, and you’ll get a detailed quote.