Polyurethane Concrete Lifting (Polyjacking) in Des Moines, IA

What is Polyjacking & How Does It Work?

Polyjacking represents the latest innovation in the concrete leveling industry. While traditional mudjacking relies on a heavy soil-and-cement slurry, polyjacking uses high-density, closed-cell polyurethane foam to raise and stabilize concrete slabs. This method is exceptionally clean, non-invasive, and highly durable.

To perform polyurethane concrete lifting, our team drills small, 5/8-inch injection holes (roughly the size of a dime) through the settled slab. We then inject a two-part liquid polyurethane polymer underneath the concrete. As the liquid components mix, they undergo a rapid chemical reaction, expanding up to 20 times their original volume. This expansion fills all voids, compacts the loose base soil, and generates the upward force needed to lift the slab back into place.

Why Choose Polyjacking?

Polyurethane concrete lifting has become the preferred choice for residential homeowners and commercial businesses in Des Moines due to its premium qualities:

• Minimal Footprint (Tiny Holes): Mudjacking requires 1.5-inch holes, which are highly visible after patching. Polyjacking holes are only 5/8-inch, resulting in a cleaner, virtually invisible repair once patched.
• Lightweight Support: Traditional mudjacking slurry weighs about 100-150 lbs per cubic foot. Polyurethane foam weighs only 2-4 lbs per cubic foot. It lifts concrete without adding weight that would compress the underlying soil and cause re-settling.
• Waterproof & Hydrophobic: The foam forms a fully waterproof barrier. Unlike soil-based slurries, polyurethane will never wash away, dissolve, or erode when exposed to underground water channels or rainfall.
• Instant Cure Time: While concrete replacement takes days and mudjacking requires 24 hours, polyurethane foam cures within 15-20 minutes. You can drive, park, and walk on the slab immediately.