Bluffdale Foundation Pros
Driveway Lifting in Draper, UT
Driveway lifting in Draper, UT: polyurethane foam injection levels sunken slabs fast, with free on-site estimates.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
- Licensed & Insured
Serving Draper and nearby communities.
A sinking driveway near the garage is usually a slab issue, not a foundation issue. Garage aprons sit on soil that was backfilled during construction, and on Draper's bench lots that fill can settle unevenly over time, especially after a wet spring. The slab drops but the house foundation itself is often unaffected, which is good news for your repair bill.
Bluffdale Foundation Pros checks the slab against the garage threshold and surrounding grade before recommending polyurethane foam injection to lift it back into place, rather than assuming it's connected to a structural foundation problem.
What's included
What's included with Driveway Lifting
Typically included: driveway inspection and measurement, access hole drilling, polyurethane foam injection, slope correction for proper drainage, and hole patching.
Optional: joint sealant replacement across the full driveway, surface sealer application for long-term protection.
Customer prep: clear vehicles off the driveway for the scheduled work window and note any areas where water currently pools.
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How our Driveway Lifting process works
Step 1Driveway Inspection
Sunken or sloped sections are identified for correction.
Step 2Access Drilling
Small holes are drilled at strategic points along the driveway.
Step 3Foam Injection
Expanding foam is pumped beneath the slab to raise it evenly.
Step 4Slope Correction
The surface is adjusted to restore proper drainage direction.
Step 5Hole Sealing
Drilled holes are patched to blend with the existing surface.
Step 6Surface Review
The driveway is inspected for even, stable elevation.
Materials
Materials and methods for Driveway Lifting
Polyurethane Foam
Provides lightweight lift without adding excess weight to soil that's already settling near the garage apron.
Concrete Patch Mix
Used to seal access holes after injection work for a clean finish.
Joint Sealant
Reseals expansion joints disturbed during the lifting process to keep water out.
Surface Sealer
Protects the driveway from moisture and future cracking through Draper's freeze-thaw winters.
Leveling Equipment
Ensures accurate measurement during the lifting procedure so the slab matches the garage threshold.
Bonding Primer
Improves patch adhesion to the original concrete surface for a longer-lasting repair.
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How long does a Driveway Lifting take?
- 01
Consult and inspection
same day - 02
Foam injection and lift
a few hours
- 03
Hole patching
same visit
- 04
Drive-on ready
within hours of completion
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Permits and codes for Driveway Lifting
Confirm with Salt Lake County or Utah County building services if your project involves anything beyond lifting the existing slab.
| Typically needs a permit | Often no permit |
|---|---|
| Full driveway replacement or new slab pour | Polyurethane injection lifting an existing slab |
| Grading changes that affect drainage onto neighboring property | Joint sealant or surface sealer application |
| — | Hole patching after injection work |
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DIY vs hiring a pro for Driveway Lifting
| DIY | Hire a pro |
|---|---|
| Filling small surface cracks with a basic concrete crack filler | Lifting a sunken slab back to proper grade and slope |
| Monitoring a sunken edge over a season to see if it's worsening | Correcting drainage direction so water doesn't pool toward the garage |
| Clearing debris from drainage paths along the driveway edge | Injecting the correct foam volume to avoid over-lifting or cracking the slab |
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When to call for Driveway Lifting
Call Bluffdale Foundation Pros for a free estimate on getting your driveway level again.
- A sunken edge at the garage apron
- Cracked panel joints near a low spot
- Water pooling at the driveway's low point after snowmelt
- A trip hazard where two slab sections no longer line up
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Before and after Driveway Lifting
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After
FAQs
Driveway Lifting FAQs
My driveway is sinking by the garage, is that a foundation issue or just the slab?
Most garage apron sinking is backfill settlement under the slab, separate from the house foundation. A quick inspection comparing the slab to the garage threshold and house foundation line confirms which one it is.
How much does driveway lifting cost in Draper?
Cost depends on driveway size, the number of sunken panels, and how much lift height is needed, typically running less than a full slab replacement.
How long does driveway lifting take?
Most driveway lifting jobs finish in a few hours, with the surface drivable again within hours of the foam curing.
Is polyjacking better than mudjacking for a driveway?
Polyurethane foam is lighter, cures faster, and doesn't add the extra soil-compressing weight that traditional mudjacking does, which is why most contractors in Utah have moved away from mudjacking.
Do I need a permit to lift my driveway?
Lifting an existing slab with foam injection usually doesn't need a permit. Full driveway replacement typically does.
Can I DIY driveway lifting?
No. Foam injection requires specialized equipment to control lift height and foam volume evenly across the slab, which isn't something a homeowner kit can replicate safely.
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