Polyjacking vs mudjacking — which is better?

Polyjacking uses expanding polyurethane foam: lightweight, waterproof, cures in 15 minutes, lasts 20+ years. Mudjacking uses a cement-and-soil slurry: heavier, cheaper, lasts 5 to 10 years before the slurry can re-settle. We recommend polyjacking for most Pflugerville driveways and sidewalks because of the clay soil.

Can you repair a cracked concrete driveway?

It depends on the crack. Hairline cracks: epoxy injection seals them. Wider cracks where the slab is structurally intact: rout-and-seal with flexible polyurethane. Cracks with vertical displacement or pattern cracking across the whole slab: usually a tear-out and repour is cheaper long term than chasing repairs.

When is a repair not worth it?

If the slab is structurally compromised (multiple cracks, pattern cracking, sub-base failure under most of the slab), repairs are throwing money at symptoms. We will tell you straight when a tear-out and repour is the cheaper long-term call. Lying about this loses our reputation faster than it makes one job.

Concrete Repair & Leveling in Pflugerville, TX

Polyjacking, slab leveling, crack repair, resurfacing. Honest about when a repair lasts — and when a tear-out is the cheaper long-term call.

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What We Repair

Sunken slabs — polyjacking or mudjacking to lift back to grade
Driveway settling — common after Pflugerville's clay-soil seasons
Sidewalk lifts & trip hazards — lift, level, eliminate tripping edges
Cracks & spalling — epoxy injection, rout-and-seal, surface patching
Slab resurfacing — micro-topping over structurally sound slabs that just look terrible
Pool deck cracks & settling — common from soil movement around pools
Garage floor cracks & pitting — rout, fill, resurface options

What It Costs in Pflugerville

Polyjacking (foam)	$5–$15 / sq ft
Mudjacking (slurry)	$3–$7 / sq ft
Minimum service call	$400–$1,500
Crack repair (per lin ft)	$10–$25 / ft
Resurfacing (micro-topping)	$3–$7 / sq ft
Free assessment	$0

If you're not sure whether it's a repair or a tear-out, the free assessment will tell you. We'll show our math.

Polyjacking vs. Mudjacking — Plain English

Polyjacking (Foam Injection)

What it is: Expanding polyurethane foam injected through small holes drilled in the slab. Foam expands to fill voids and lift the slab.

Cures in 15 minutes — back to use same day
Waterproof, won't wash out
Lightweight — doesn't load the soil further
Lasts 20+ years
Higher up-front cost

Mudjacking (Slurry)

What it is: A cement-soil-water slurry pumped under the slab to lift it.

Cheaper up-front (40–60% less than polyjacking)
Heavier — adds weight to already-stressed soil
Can erode under heavy rain
Lifespan 5–10 years on Pflugerville clay
Larger injection holes (visible)

For most Pflugerville driveways and sidewalks we recommend polyjacking — the clay soil punishes mudjacking, and the do-over five years later eats the savings. We'll quote both if it's a close call.

When Repair Isn't Worth It

Some slabs you can keep alive. Others are throwing money at the symptom. Honest read on when each one applies:

Repair makes sense if…

Crack count is low and cracks are clean (no pattern cracking)
Slab is settled but not broken — polyjacking can lift it
Surface is shot but the structure is sound — resurface
You're under 15 years into the slab's life

Tear out & repour if…

Pattern cracking across the slab
Vertical displacement of multiple inches at multiple joints
Slab is over 30 years old and broadly failing
Sub-base is gone under most of the slab (water erosion)

Edge case: foundation movement from your house affecting the driveway. That's a foundation specialist's call, not a concrete repair. We'll refer you out.

Pflugerville Repair Projects

"Walkway by the side gate had sunk three inches. They polyjacked it instead of pushing a full tear-out. Honest pricing and did exactly what they said. Walked on it the same day."

Dev K.Blackhawk · Pflugerville

"Got two other quotes that pushed a full driveway replacement. These guys assessed it and said the slab was sound — just needed crack repair and resurfacing. Saved us $4K."

Helen W.Stone Hill · Pflugerville

"Opposite story — our patio was beyond repair and they said so straight. No upselling on a slab that wouldn't hold. Tore it out and repoured."

Mike R.Falcon Pointe · Pflugerville

Repair FAQs

How much does concrete slab leveling cost in Pflugerville?

Polyjacking: $5–$15 per sq ft. Mudjacking: $3–$7 per sq ft. Most jobs hit a $400–$1,500 minimum. Crack repair: $10–$25 per linear foot.

Polyjacking vs mudjacking — which?

For Pflugerville clay soil: polyjacking. Lasts 20+ years, lightweight, won't wash out. Mudjacking is cheaper but lifespan is 5–10 years here. We'll quote both if it's close.

Can you repair a cracked driveway?

Depends on the crack. Hairline: epoxy injection. Wider: rout-and-seal with polyurethane. Vertical displacement or pattern cracking across the whole slab: tear-out and repour is usually cheaper long-term.

When isn't repair worth it?

Pattern cracking, multiple inches of displacement, sub-base failure under most of the slab, or slab over 30 years old and broadly failing. We'll tell you straight — lying loses our reputation faster than it earns one job.

How long does the repair take?

Polyjacking: same day, walkable in 15 minutes, driveable in 24 hours. Crack repair: same day. Resurfacing: 2–4 days depending on size and weather.

What about foundation issues showing up at the slab?

If your house foundation is moving and pushing the driveway/patio with it, you have a foundation problem. Fixing the slab without addressing the cause is throwing money away. We refer to foundation specialists when we see this pattern.