Professional Driveway Leveling That Saves You Thousands

Why Driveways Sink in Colorado Springs

If you have noticed your driveway dropping near the garage apron, forming a lip at the street curb, or pooling water after every rainstorm, you are dealing with a common problem for Colorado Springs homeowners. The Pikes Peak region’s unique combination of expansive clay soils, dramatic temperature swings, and heavy seasonal moisture creates the perfect conditions for concrete settlement.

When water seeps beneath your driveway slab through cracks or control joints, it gradually washes away the supporting soil. Over time, voids form beneath the concrete, and the heavy slab begins to sink into those gaps. Freeze-thaw cycles accelerate this process — water expands by roughly 9% when it freezes, further displacing soil and widening any existing cracks. The result is an uneven driveway that not only looks bad but creates real problems for your property.

The Real Cost of Ignoring a Sunken Driveway

A sunken driveway is more than a cosmetic issue. When water pools against your garage or foundation instead of draining away from your home, you risk serious moisture damage including basement flooding, foundation erosion, and mold growth. Insurance claims related to water damage average over $11,000 nationally, making the cost of leveling a wise preventive investment.

Uneven driveway sections also create trip hazards for you, your family, and visitors. If someone is injured on your property due to a known hazard, you could face liability. And from a property value perspective, a sunken or cracked driveway is one of the first things potential buyers notice — curb appeal matters, and your driveway is front and center.

How Limestone Slurry Driveway Leveling Works

Our driveway leveling process uses a natural limestone slurry grout — a mixture of agricultural lime, water, and Portland cement — that is pumped beneath your slab through small 1-inch holes. The material fills every void in the soil beneath your driveway and gently lifts the concrete back to its original grade at just 5 PSI of pressure. This low-pressure approach prevents cracking the slab during the lift.

Step-by-Step Process

First, our crew identifies the areas of settlement and marks the optimal drill locations. We then drill 1-inch holes — about the size of a quarter — at strategic points across the affected sections. The limestone slurry is pumped through these holes using specialized equipment, filling the voids and raising the slab incrementally until it reaches the correct grade.

Once the slab is level, we patch each drill hole with non-shrink grout that blends with the surrounding concrete. The entire area is cleaned, and you can walk on the surface immediately. Vehicle traffic is typically safe within 24 hours.

Why Limestone Over Foam or Traditional Mudjacking

Not all leveling methods are created equal. Traditional mudjacking uses a heavy mud-and-sand mixture that can break down over time. Polyurethane foam is lightweight and works in some situations but is a chemical product with a higher cost. Our limestone slurry grout offers the best of both worlds: it is a natural, eco-friendly material that is more stable than mud, heavier than foam for better soil compaction, and will not decompose or lose its structural integrity over decades.

We are one of the few contractors in the Colorado Springs area that offers both limestone slurry and polyurethane foam leveling. This means we can honestly recommend the best method for your specific soil conditions and driveway configuration rather than pushing whichever method we happen to sell.

What to Expect on Your Driveway Leveling Day

Most driveway leveling jobs in Colorado Springs are completed in 2 to 4 hours. Our crew arrives with all necessary equipment, and the process is far less disruptive than concrete replacement. There is no heavy demolition, no rebar work, no forms, and no week-long curing period.

You will hear the pump running and may notice some minor vibration, but the process is quiet enough that your neighbors probably will not even notice. When we are done, we clean the work area thoroughly and walk you through the completed repair. The small patched holes are the only evidence that any work was done — and they blend in within a few months of normal weathering.

Protecting Your Investment After Leveling

Once your driveway is level, we strongly recommend two additional services to protect your investment and prevent future settlement. Concrete caulking seals the control joints and any cracks, preventing water from seeping beneath the slab again. Concrete sealing applies a protective coating across the entire surface that blocks moisture penetration and resists the salt and deicing chemicals common on Colorado Springs driveways during winter.

Together, leveling, caulking, and sealing form a complete concrete care system that can extend the life of your driveway by 10 to 15 years or more — all at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Schedule Your Free Driveway Assessment

If your driveway has sunk, tilted, or developed a lip at the garage apron or curb, do not wait for the problem to get worse. Contact Colorado Springs Leveling today for a free on-site assessment. We will measure the settlement, explain your options honestly, and provide a detailed quote with no obligation. With over 20,000 jobs completed since 2002 and a 2-year warranty on all leveling work, you can trust us to get your driveway back to grade — and keep it there.