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Mudjacking & Slabjacking in Peoria, IL

Mudjacking, also called slabjacking or mud jacking, lifts settled concrete by pumping a cement slurry beneath the slab through small drilled holes. In Peoria, Illinois, typical jobs run $500–$1,500, take 2 to 4 hours, and the slab is ready for traffic the next day.

Mudjacking has been used since the 1930s and remains the most cost-effective way to lift large, heavy slabs. As the slurry fills the voids under a settled slab, the slab floats back up to level. Nothing is demolished and nothing is re-poured.

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Mudjacking cross-section: a cement slurry is pumped through drilled holes, filling the void under the slab and raising it level.
The slurry fills the washout void, and the slab floats back up to grade.

How mudjacking works

  1. Drill. A pattern of holes, each about the size of a soda can, is drilled through the settled slab.
  2. Pump. A slurry of sand, cement and soil is pumped under pressure, filling the voids beneath the slab.
  3. Lift. Hydraulic pressure raises the slab gradually back to grade, checked with levels as it moves.
  4. Patch. The holes are filled with fresh concrete and troweled smooth.

A typical residential job takes 2 to 4 hours. The slurry needs about 24 hours to cure before carrying heavy loads, so a driveway mudjacked in the morning is ready for the car the next day.

What mudjacking is best for

  • Large, heavy slabs: full driveways, garage floors, warehouse slabs
  • Big voids, where washout has hollowed out significant space
  • Budget-driven jobs: mudjacking is usually the lowest-cost lifting method per square foot

For smaller slabs, tight access, or same-day use with a waterproof fill, consider polyjacking with polyurethane foam. We quote both options where each makes sense.

How much does mudjacking cost in Peoria?

Most residential mudjacking in the Peoria area runs $500–$1,500 (about $3–$8 per square foot), with larger driveways toward $2,500. The price depends on slab size, how far it has dropped, and how much void needs filling. Replacing the same concrete typically costs two to three times more, before counting damaged landscaping and a week of curing time. Project-by-project ranges: Peoria cost guide.

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Why concrete settles in Central Illinois

Central Illinois clay swells and shrinks with moisture. Downspouts discharging beside a slab wash out the base layer. Builder backfill that was never properly compacted keeps consolidating for decades, and the freeze-thaw cycle levers slabs apart every winter. Mudjacking refills what the soil gave up, and sealing the joints afterward keeps water from starting the process again.

Frequently asked questions

Is mudjacking cheaper than replacing concrete?
Almost always. Typical savings are 50 to 70% compared with tear-out and re-pour, with no demolition mess and no week of curing.
How long does mudjacking last?
Commonly eight to ten years or more, often much longer when drainage problems are corrected and joints stay sealed. The cured slurry is denser than the soil that failed, so it resists further settlement.
Can mudjacking be done in the winter?
Frozen ground limits slurry work in a Central Illinois winter. Booking fills quickly after the spring thaw, when a winter's settlement becomes visible, so it pays to get on the schedule early.
Will the lift crack my slab?
Lifting is done gradually across multiple points to avoid stress. Existing hairline cracks may close up as the slab returns to level.
Mudjacking or polyjacking: the short answer?
Mudjacking is cheaper, uses a heavier fill and larger holes, and needs a day to cure. Polyjacking is lighter, waterproof, uses smaller holes, cures in minutes, and costs somewhat more. We recommend the right one at the estimate.

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