A sunken driveway or cracked sidewalk isn't just an eyesore. It's a tripping hazard, and in Northwest Indiana winters, it gets worse every year. You don't have to replace the whole slab to fix it.
What We Offer
At Van Drunen Outdoor Living, we level sunken concrete using HMI polyurethane foam injection and repair surface damage with Elephant Armor fiber-reinforced mortar. Both methods avoid the cost and disruption of replacement.
Zachary Van Drunen, Antonio Baez, and Erik Weathersby handle every concrete repair job. Polyjacking is typically completed in a few hours and the surface is walkable in 15-30 minutes. Surface repairs with Elephant Armor set to 4,000 psi within 4 hours. We back every repair with a 5-Year Product warranty. See our gallery or contact us to schedule a free estimate.
Concrete Repair Features
- Site assessment and void detection
- HMI polyurethane foam injection for slab lifting
- Elephant Armor fiber-reinforced mortar for surface repair
- Joint and crack sealing after leveling
- Surface can be used within 15-30 minutes after leveling
- No excavation or concrete removal
- Repairs driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks
- Final surface inspection and client walkthrough
Benefits
- Levels sunken slabs without replacement
- Costs 50-70% less than replacement
- Surface is walkable in 15-30 minutes after polyjacking
- Eliminates tripping hazards on driveways and sidewalks
- Elephant Armor sets to 4,000 psi in 4 hours
- Stops re-cracking with PVA fiber reinforcement
- No heavy equipment or excavation
- Backed by a 5-Year Product warranty
The Concrete Repair Process
- Free Estimate
We inspect your concrete, identify settled areas and surface damage, and explain exactly which repair method fits your situation and your budget.
- Assessment and Prep
We mark injection points for polyjacking or prepare the damaged surface area for Elephant Armor repair. The work area is cleaned and ready before any product is applied.
- Polyjacking or Surface Repair
For settled slabs, we inject HMI polyurethane foam beneath the concrete to lift it back to level. For surface damage, we apply Elephant Armor fiber-reinforced mortar to the affected area.
- Joint Sealing
After lifting and leveling, we seal joints and cracks to prevent future water intrusion and freeze-thaw damage beneath the slab.
- Final Walkthrough
We confirm the slab is level, the surface repair has set properly, and go over what to watch for during the first season after the repair.
Cost & Timeline
Estimated Cost
Polyurethane concrete leveling typically costs $8 to $20 per square foot, compared to $15 to $30 or more for full concrete replacement. Elephant Armor surface repair pricing depends on the size of the damaged area and depth of repair needed.
Estimated Timeline
Polyjacking is usually completed within a few hours per session. The surface is walkable in 15-30 minutes after injection. Elephant Armor surface repairs set to working strength within 4 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Polyjacking is a concrete leveling method that uses expanding polyurethane foam to lift sunken or settled slabs back to their original position. We drill small holes in the concrete, inject the foam beneath the slab, and it expands to fill voids and lift the concrete. The holes are patched after injection, and the surface is walkable within 15-30 minutes.
HMI polyurethane foam is designed for long-term performance and typically lasts 10 or more years. Unlike traditional mudjacking, which uses a heavier slurry that can wash out over time, polyurethane foam is water-resistant and does not shrink or erode after installation.
Elephant Armor is a fiber-reinforced cementitious mortar used to repair damaged concrete surfaces. It goes as thin as one-quarter inch, sets to 4,000 psi within 4 hours, and includes PVA fibers that resist re-cracking. It is used for surface repair on driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, and patios where the slab structure is sound but the surface is damaged.
Yes, significantly. Polyurethane concrete leveling typically costs 50 to 70 percent less than full concrete removal and replacement. If your slab is structurally sound but has settled, leveling is almost always the better financial option.
Yes. We provide concrete leveling and repair throughout Northwest Indiana, including Lake and Porter Counties, and across Greater Chicagoland within our 60-minute service radius. Contact us to schedule a free estimate.
