Concrete Step Lifting
Fix Sunken or Uneven Steps Without Replacement
Uneven or sinking concrete steps are more than a cosmetic issue — they’re a serious trip and fall hazard. When steps settle at different heights or pull away from walkways and patios, even a small change can make them unsafe to use.
Across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama, concrete steps commonly sink due to soil erosion, poor compaction, and water washout beneath the slab. Left uncorrected, the problem often gets worse over time, increasing safety risks and leading to cracked or broken steps.
Poly Lift USA provides a fast, affordable solution to lift and level sunken concrete steps using high-density polyurethane foam. Our process restores proper step height and alignment without tearing out or replacing the concrete. Most step lifting projects are completed in just a few hours and cost 50–75% less than replacement.
What Is Concrete Step Lifting?
Concrete step lifting is the process of raising sunken or uneven concrete steps back to their proper height by injecting expanding polyurethane foam beneath the slab.
Instead of removing the steps or excavating soil, small access holes are drilled into the concrete. Polyurethane foam is injected below the surface, where it expands to fill voids, stabilize weak soil, and gently lift the steps into place.
This approach restores safety and usability while fixing the real cause of settlement beneath the steps.
Common Signs You Need Step Lifting
You may need concrete step lifting if you notice:
- Steps that sit at uneven heights
- A sudden drop or rise between steps
- Gaps forming between steps and walkways
- Steps pulling away from patios or porches
- Cracks forming near step joints
- Water pooling near the base of the steps
- A hollow sound when steps are tapped
These are strong indicators the steps have lost support underneath.
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Why Concrete Steps Sink
Concrete steps sink for the same reasons other slabs do — changes in the soil below. Common causes include:
- Soil erosion from rain or poor drainage
- Downspouts directing water near steps
- Poor soil compaction during installation
- Expansive soils that swell and shrink
- Washout near foundations or walkways
- Voids forming under steps over time
As soil weakens or shifts, steps lose uniform support and settle unevenly.
Problems Step Lifting Helps Fix
Concrete step lifting helps correct and prevent:
- Trip and fall hazards
- Uneven step height and unsafe footing
- Gaps between steps and adjacent concrete
- Water drainage problems near entryways
- Cracking caused by uneven support
- Costly step replacement
Lifting restores safe, consistent step height without demolition.
Our Fix: Fast, Clean Concrete Step Lifting with Poly Foam
Poly Lift USA lifts concrete steps using expanding polyurethane foam — a clean, precise alternative to replacement and traditional mudjacking. The foam fills voids, stabilizes weak soil, and raises steps evenly with minimal disruption.
There’s no excavation, no heavy equipment, and no long cure times. Homeowners can restore safe access without tearing apart their entryway.
Poly Lift USA is trusted across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama for dependable concrete step lifting and stabilization solutions.
How Concrete Step Lifting Works
Our step lifting process is efficient and controlled:
- Small 5/8-inch holes are drilled in targeted areas
- Injection ports are installed
- High-density polyurethane foam is injected beneath the steps
- The foam expands to fill voids and lift the steps
- Step height and alignment are carefully adjusted
- Ports are removed and holes are cleaned and patched
In most cases, steps are ready for normal use the same day.
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Why Step Lifting Makes Sense
Concrete step lifting is a smart solution because it:
- Fixes uneven steps without removal
- Costs less than replacement
- Requires no excavation or demolition
- Is fast and minimally disruptive
- Improves safety and accessibility
- Extends the life of existing steps
It’s a practical fix that restores confidence when using your steps.
Where Step Lifting Is Commonly Needed
Concrete step lifting is commonly performed on:
- Front entry steps
- Steps leading to patios or walkways
- Garage entry steps
- Pool access steps
- Steps connected to porches or landings
- Commercial building entrances
Polyurethane foam lifting works for most concrete step configurations.
Concrete Step Lifting FAQs
Concrete driveways rest on subgrade, which is a fancy term for the earth below. When the subgrade begins to weaken and settle, the driveway loses its support. This can be caused by a variety of factors…weather, rain, leaks, excess weight to name a few. While the root causes may vary, the end result is always the same. Structural damage.
Over time, often in months, driveway slabs begin to stress, then crack and, eventually, break apart and sink. This leads to trip hazards, unsightly appearance and a reduction in property values. This damage is structural – not cosmetic. Neither patching nor a new surface will solve the problem.
At Poly Lift USA we offer customers an environmentally safe, affordable, long-term resolution.
Our Foamjection technology has enabled thousands of property owners in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Alabama to repair their damaged driveway and save thousands in replacement costs. Our typical repair is well under 50% less than cost of replacement.
Here’s how Foamjection technology works:
- Penny size holes are drilled through the damaged slab at 5-foot intervals.
- Specially formulated polyurethane foam is pumped through the slab reaching the subgrade underneath.
- The liquid foam fills voids and expands rapidly to compact the earth beneath the slab.
- As the foam hardens it locks the slab in place. We call this stabilization.
- When lift is required, additional foam is pumped using carefully calibrated pressure gauges until the slab is raised to the desired height.
- Drill holes are filled with sanded concrete.
All Poly Lift USA repairs come with a 10-year, transferable warranty.
If you live in Florida, Georgia or Texas and your driveway or parking area is starting to crack, settle or sink, please call Poly Lift today! (844-765-9872). See why 10,000 clients have repaired, instead of replaced their damaged driveway with Poly Lift USA.
We understand how important it is to secure your property investment and protect your family.
Please don’t wait for your driveway to become so damaged that repair is not possible. If cracked pieces become too fragmented (less than 3 feet square) repair will no longer be an option. (844-765-9872)
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We proudly provide professional concrete leveling & repair services throughout Florida. Whether you’ve got a sinking driveway or void under your concrete, our team is here to help with all your concrete needs.
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From residential to commercial concrete lifting, our expert services are available across Georgia. We’re dedicated to restoring and leveling your concrete surfaces with precision and care.
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We bring top-notch concrete leveling services to communities all over Texas. Our experienced team is ready to tackle projects of any size to keep your concrete safe and stable.
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We now serve Tennessee with fast, reliable concrete leveling. Whether it’s a sunken driveway, uneven sidewalk, or settling patio, our team lifts it right the first time.
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