At Des Moines Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling, we provide top-rated local slab lifting and repair. When a backyard concrete patio or pool deck settles in Central Iowa, it rarely sinks evenly—instead, it pitches back toward your home's foundation or opens unsightly trip hazards around pool coping. We lift and re-pitch sunken patios and pool decks across Greater Des Moines in a single afternoon without heavy Bobcats tearing up your lawn. Call or Text (515) 400-4770 (you can even text us a photo of your sunken slab for a fast 2026 estimate!).
Stop Backyard Patios From Draining Into Your Basement
Backyard patios poured against house foundations frequently settle 1 to 3 inches on the house side where foundation backfill soil settles over time. That backward slope traps spring rain and snowmelt right against your basement wall. By injecting high-density polyurethane foam or limestone grout beneath the settled edge, we restore a positive 1/8-inch-per-foot drainage slope away from your house.
- 2026 Typical Cost: $550–$1,450 for standard residential backyard patios and pool deck sections.
- Zero Lawn Damage: Our long-reach injection hoses run directly from the street or driveway—no heavy skid steers driving across your yard.
- Waterproof Pool Deck Foam: Closed-cell polyurethane foam will not wash out from chlorinated pool splash-out or heavy rain.
- Dime-Sized 3/8-Inch Ports: Preserves decorative, brushed, or stamped concrete patio finishes.
Why Polyjacking Is Ideal for Pool Decks & Patios
Around inground swimming pools and backyard entertainment spaces, soil is often loose and moisture-prone. Lightweight closed-cell polyfoam adds only 2 to 4 lbs per cubic foot, preventing excess load against pool walls and underground plumbing while sealing sub-slab voids permanently.
📸 Fast Photo Quote or Free On-Site Estimate
Text a photo of your sunken concrete slab and your street address to (515) 400-4770 or call directly for same-week scheduling across Polk & Dallas County.
📞 Call / Text (515) 400-4770Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concrete patio leveling cost in Des Moines?
Typical Des Moines patio lifting jobs cost between $550 and $1,450 depending on square footage and how many inches the slab needs to be raised to restore proper drainage pitch.
Will concrete leveling damage my lawn or landscaping?
No. We park our rig on the street or driveway and run lightweight hoses to your backyard patio or pool deck, leaving your grass and landscaping untouched.
Can you level a sunken concrete slab around an inground pool?
Yes. We use hydrophobic closed-cell polyurethane foam with 3/8-inch ports to lift sunken pool deck panels flush with the pool coping without stressing underground pool lines.