Concrete Repair and Leveling Cost in Savannah, GA

Most concrete trouble in Savannah starts under the slab, not in it. Sand washes out, wet ground settles and oak roots push up. The right repair depends on which of those is going on, so we look for the cause before we talk about a fix.

The price ranges on this page are national figures that HomeGuide published for 2026. They are not quotes from The Savannah Concrete Company. Labor rates, material prices, truck access and the ground on your lot all change the real number. Last checked October 2026.

How much does concrete repair cost?

Nationally, concrete repair cost for a driveway is $100 to $400 to fix cracks and $600 to $3,000 for major repairs or resurfacing. Patching runs $3 to $8 per square foot and crack repair $0.50 to $3 per linear foot.

Why is my concrete driveway cracking?

Concrete cracks when it shrinks as it dries, when the ground under it moves, or when it carries more weight than it was built for. In Savannah the common causes are sand washing out from under an edge, a soft wet spot settling, tree roots, and old slabs that were poured thin with no steel and few joints. Hairline cracks that stay tight and level are normal. Cracks that widen, or where one side is higher than the other, mean the base is moving.

Why is my concrete sinking, and can it be leveled?

Concrete sinks because the soil under it has compressed or washed away. Downspouts that empty beside a slab, a leaking pipe, poorly packed fill around a new house and animal burrows are all usual causes here. A sunken slab can often be leveled if it is still in large sound pieces. If it has broken into many small pieces, it is better replaced.

How much does concrete leveling cost?

Concrete leveling cost is $3 to $12 per square foot nationally, and a typical job is $700 to $5,000. Most companies have a minimum job fee of $300 to $700. Mudjacking is listed at $4 to $9 per square foot and foam lifting at $8 to $25 per square foot.

Mudjacking or polyurethane foam: which is better?

Neither is better everywhere. Mudjacking pumps a cement and soil slurry under the slab. It costs less and suits thick outdoor slabs, but the slurry is heavy and adds load to weak ground. Foam is light, needs smaller holes, sets in minutes and does not wash out easily, which helps on wet sandy lots. It costs more. For a soft, wet site near the marsh, the lighter material is usually the safer choice.

Is foam lifting a permanent fix or will the slab drop again?

Foam lifting is a permanent fix only if the cause of the sinking is also fixed. The foam itself does not rot or shrink. But if water keeps running under the slab, or the soil deeper down is still settling, the slab can drop again. Before lifting, move the downspouts, repair any leak and fill the washout path. Ask what the company's written warranty covers and for how long.

Can concrete be resurfaced instead of replaced, and how long will resurfacing last?

Yes, concrete can be resurfaced instead of replaced when the slab is solid and level and only the top is worn. Resurfacing costs $3 to $7 per square foot nationally, or $1,200 to $2,900 for a two-car driveway. A thin overlay copies every movement of the slab below, so cracks that are still moving will come back through it. On an old patio with a few stable cracks and light flaking, a properly bonded overlay can last for years. On a patio that is sinking or breaking up, it will not last, and no honest contractor can promise a number of years.

Why is my concrete spalling or flaking, and can a flaking surface be repaired?

Spalling or flaking means the top layer is coming loose from the slab. On the coast the usual reasons are a surface that was finished too wet or with water added, concrete that dried too fast on a hot day, and steel too near the top rusting in salt air and pushing the surface off. Freeze damage, the main cause up north, is uncommon here. Light flaking can be repaired by grinding to sound concrete and applying a bonded resurfacer. If rusting steel is behind it, the damaged steel has to be dealt with first or the patch fails.

Why is my driveway lifting or heaving?

In Savannah a driveway that is lifting or heaving is almost always being pushed by a tree root. Live oaks and pines both do it. Frost heave does not happen here in any way that matters. Slabs can also look lifted when the next slab has sunk. We check which panel moved before deciding what to cut out.

Can you pour new concrete over old concrete?

You can pour over old concrete only when the old slab is sound, stable and low enough to take the extra height. The new layer will crack wherever the old one is cracked unless it is separated and thick enough to stand alone. Doors, steps, garage thresholds and drainage all change when the surface rises. In most cases, removing the old slab costs less in the long run than building on top of a problem.

Can I patch a wide crack, or will the patch pop out?

You can patch a wide crack, and the patch will hold if the crack has stopped moving. Clean it out, undercut the edges and fill it with a flexible sealant or a repair mortar made for the width. A rigid patch in a crack that is still opening and closing will pop out. Sealing matters more here than in a dry climate, because every heavy rain sends water through an open crack and carries sand away from under the slab.

How do I fix a sunken walkway that is a trip hazard? Can a raised edge be ground down?

A raised edge of up to about an inch can often be ground down to a smooth slope, and that is the cheapest way to remove a trip hazard. A sunken panel can be lifted back to level with mud or foam. If a root raised the panel, grinding buys time but the root keeps growing, so replacing that panel over a prepared base is the longer fix. For a walk in the public right-of-way, check with the city or county before any work.

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