Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling in Ballwin, MO
Most Ballwin homes went up in the 1960s and 1970s, so a lot of the driveways, walks and patios here have had 50 years to settle. When the soil under a slab washes out or compacts, the concrete drops. We lift it back toward level with mudjacking, usually in a few hours.
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Concrete Problems We Fix Around Ballwin
Older concrete, sloped lots and creeks that keep cutting into the land are behind most of the Ballwin calls we get.
Older driveways with sunken panels
Concrete poured in the 1960s and 70s has been through a lot of freeze and thaw. Panels that have lost support underneath drop at the joints and make a bump you feel every time you pull in.
Sidewalk-to-driveway trip edges
Where the driveway meets the walk, one panel often settles more than the other. That edge is where most trips happen, and it's usually an easy lift.
Patios on sloped back yards
Much of south Ballwin has slopes of 15 percent or more. Patios built out on those yards sit on fill that settles toward the low side over time.
Concrete near creeks
Creek-bank erosion along streams like Grand Glaize Creek has eaten into backyards in parts of Ballwin. Slabs close to those banks can lose support as soil washes away.
Before & After: What Mudjacking Fixes
These are the kinds of slabs we lift every week across St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The slab stays in place; we raise it and fill the empty space underneath.
Watch Mudjacking in Action
A quick look at how lifting works on real slabs. The grout goes in through small holes, fills the empty space underneath, and raises the concrete back toward level.
Why Ballwin Property Owners Call Us
We're part of Nick Gress Foundations and work all over west St. Louis County. We'll tell you straight if a slab can be lifted or if it needs to be replaced.
- Free, no-pressure estimates with a straight answer on whether lifting will work
- Proven grout-based mudjacking that fills voids and lifts the slab you already have
- Usually done in a few hours, without tearing out concrete
- Small, patched holes and a cleaned-up work area when we leave
- Residential and commercial work, from front steps to parking lots
- Part of Nick Gress Foundations, a St. Charles-based family company
How Mudjacking Works
1. Drill small holes
We drill a few small holes through the settled slab to reach the empty or soft spots underneath.
2. Pump and lift
A cement-based grout is pumped under the slab. It fills the voids first, then slowly raises the concrete back toward level.
3. Patch and clean up
Once the slab is where it should be, we patch the holes and clean up. Most jobs are finished the same day.
Get a Free Mudjacking Estimate in Ballwin
Tell us what is sinking and where. We will follow up to set up a free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call (636) 220-5199.
Why Concrete Sinks in Ballwin
Ballwin's Comprehensive Plan says the city's shape is mostly the result of stream erosion, with elevations running from about 500 feet in the south to about 740 feet in the northwest uplands. Much of the south side has slopes of 15 percent or more, and the main floodplains follow Fish Pot, Grand Glaize and Kiefer creeks toward the Meramec River.
The same plan says Menfro silt loam is the main soil south of Manchester Road, with shallow upland soils to the north and floodplain soils along Grand Glaize Creek. The USDA describes Menfro as formed in wind-blown silt (loess). Loess is firm when dry and packed, but it compacts and washes out when water gets under it.
On older lots, years of downspout water and runoff carve hollows under slabs. Mudjacking fills those hollows and lifts the concrete, and pointing downspouts away from the slab helps keep it there.
Sources: City of Ballwin Comprehensive Plan (2007); USDA NRCS, Menfro soil series; City of Ballwin FAQ
Mudjacking Services for Ballwin Homes and Businesses
Every service uses the same lifting process, sized to the slab. Not sure which one you need? Describe the problem on the estimate form and we will help you sort it out.
- Driveway leveling for sunken slabs and lips at the garage
- Sidewalk and walkway lifting to remove trip hazards
- Steps and entry lifting for leaning or separated front steps
- Porch lifting for settled concrete porches
- Patio lifting for slabs that hold water or tilt toward the house
- Garage floor lifting for low or cracked sections
- Pool deck lifting for uneven decks around pools
- Concrete slab lifting for AC pads, shed slabs and more
- Void filling to restore support under concrete
- Commercial concrete lifting for walks, entries, lots and warehouse floors
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Ballwin Mudjacking FAQ
Who fixes the sidewalk in front of my Ballwin home?
According to the City of Ballwin, Public Works repairs trip hazards on sidewalks throughout the city. You can report a raised or sunken public sidewalk at (636) 227-9000. Your driveway, walks, steps and patio are yours, and that's where we can help.
Is it worth lifting a 50-year-old driveway?
If the concrete is still in large solid pieces, lifting usually costs less than replacing it and fixes the trip edges and drainage. If it's crumbling or broken into small pieces, we'll tell you replacement is the better call.
Why does concrete settle on Ballwin's sloped lots?
Sloped yards often have fill placed to make flat ground, and water runs downhill under slabs. Over time it compacts the soil or carries it away, and the concrete drops toward the low side.
How long does a Ballwin mudjacking job take?
Most driveway and walkway jobs are done in a few hours. We'll let you know when it's ready for foot traffic and when to drive on it.
Do you serve the areas around Ballwin?
Yes. We work in Chesterfield, Manchester, Wildwood, Des Peres, Fenton and across St. Louis and St. Charles counties.
How do I get an estimate in Ballwin?
Fill out the estimate form on this page or call (636) 220-5199. Estimates are free and there's no pressure.
Nearby Service Areas
We also lift and level concrete in these communities near Ballwin:
Ready to Fix Sunken Concrete in Ballwin?
Uneven concrete does not fix itself. Call or send the form, and we will tell you plainly whether lifting is the right fix.
A Nick Gress Foundations Company
Uneven concrete does not get better on its own. St. Louis Mudjacking helps homeowners, businesses, property managers, and municipalities lift and level settled concrete using proven mudjacking methods.
Mudjacking and concrete leveling services throughout the St. Louis metro and St. Charles County, including:
Chesterfield, St. Charles, Ballwin, O’Fallon, Florissant, Kirkwood, Wildwood, Creve Coeur and surrounding communities.
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