Concrete Lifting Blog

Find helpful information on your concrete lifting project.

Uncategorized

How NJ’s Freeze-Thaw Cycles Damage Commercial Concrete And How to Fix Them

Winter can be hard on just about every exterior surface in New Jersey, but concrete takes a particularly tough beating. A loading dock that looked perfectly level in October may have a noticeable dip by spring. A sidewalk joint that ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Top Reasons to Hire a Professional Concrete Contractor

Concrete is one of the most vital parts of any property. Whether it is a driveway, sidewalk, patio, garage floor, or walkways, concrete is used everywhere. However, when it begins to settle, crack, or become uneven, many homeowners are tempted ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Repairing vs. Replacing: How Concrete Leveling Can Save You Money

Cracked, sunken, or uneven concrete is an issue faced by homeowners and property owners in New Jersey. Whether it is a sunken driveway, uneven sidewalk, or sloping patio, the only question on the mind of every homeowner or property owner ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Foam Concrete Lifting for Driveways, Sidewalks, Basements & More

Foam concrete lifting is a fast, affordable way to raise and level sunken slabs—ideal for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and even basement floors. Using high-density polyurethane foam, we restore safety and appearance without demolition. Most jobs are done in hours, not days. Cracked, Sunken Concrete? We ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

How Long Does Foam Lifting Last? | Metro Concrete Lifting

Foam lifting typically lasts 20 years or longer—often the lifetime of the slab itself. Unlike mudjacking materials that shrink, erode, or wash away, polyurethane foam stays stable, resists moisture, and strengthens the soil beneath your concrete for decades of reliability. ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Foam vs Mudjacking: What’s Best for Your Slabs?

Foam lifting is faster, cleaner, and longer-lasting than mudjacking—especially in NJ and NY. It uses lightweight polyurethane foam to lift sunken slabs with minimal mess and downtime. Mudjacking, which relies on a heavy cement slurry, is cheaper up front but ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Top 7 Questions Homeowners Ask About Foam Lifting

What is foam lifting and why do homeowners use it?Foam lifting, also called polyurethane concrete leveling, is a fast, affordable way to raise sunken concrete without tearing it out. It’s commonly used to fix uneven driveways, sidewalks, steps, patios, and ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Why You Should Never Ignore That Uneven Step

You Keep Noticing It… That one concrete step outside your front door feels… off. Just a little tilt. A small gap at the base. Nothing major, right? Then someone trips. Or you picture your elderly parent catching a toe on ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

What Causes Concrete to Sink? (And How to Prevent It)

“I Thought It Was Just Settling…” You stepped onto your walkway and noticed a dip. A small one. Then the next season… it sank a little more. Now your guests are stumbling. You’re embarrassed to have people over. You’re worried ...

Read More

Concrete Leveling

Does Foam Concrete Lifting Work?

Still Not Sure if Foam Lifting Works? We get it. If you’ve never seen foam concrete lifting in action, it can sound too good to be true. It almost sounds like magic. But this isn’t a gimmick—it’s tried and tested technology used in both ...

Read More