At Des Moines Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling, we provide top-rated local slab lifting and repair. Uneven public sidewalks and sinking front porch steps are serious liability hazards—especially during icy Iowa winters—and frequently trigger City of Des Moines Chapter 102 sidewalk repair notices when vertical offsets exceed 3/4 inch. We lift settled sidewalk squares, front steps, and entry stoops across Des Moines, Ankeny, and West Des Moines at a fraction of replacement cost. Call or Text (515) 400-4770 (you can even text us a photo of your sunken slab for a fast 2026 estimate!).
Fixing Sunken Front Steps & Precast Concrete Stoops
Heavy concrete front steps and porch stoops often pull away from the house or sink 2 to 5 inches into uncompacted front-yard backfill, creating an unsafe, oversized top riser step. Replacing concrete steps requires demolition and days of blocked entry access. We hydraulically lift and underseal settled steps and front walkways in 1 to 2 hours so your entryway is immediately safe and code-compliant.
- 2026 Small-Job Pricing: $550–$850 for most residential sidewalk panels, front walkways, and entry steps.
- City Sidewalk Code Compliance: Eliminates >3/4-inch vertical trip hazards required by Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Ankeny municipal ordinances.
- No $2,300 Franchise Minimums: We welcome small residential sidewalk and front-stoop jobs.
- Text a Photo for a Fast Quote: Text a picture of your sunken step or sidewalk to (515) 400-4770 for a same-day estimate.
Preventing Repeat Settlement Under Walkways
Downspout discharge and burrowing rodents (chipmunks and ground squirrels) frequently hollow out soil beneath front walkways. Our slurry and expanding foam completely fill underground burrows and washout channels, stabilizing the walkway before winter freeze-thaw cycles arrive.
📸 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 it cost to level a sidewalk or front steps in Des Moines?
Most residential sidewalk and front step leveling jobs in Greater Des Moines cost between $550 and $850, with no $2,000+ minimum job fee.
Can mudjacking or polyjacking fix a city sidewalk trip-hazard notice?
Yes. Lifting sunken sidewalk panels flush with adjacent slabs eliminates vertical offsets over 3/4 inch and satisfies municipal sidewalk safety inspections at 60% less than tearing out and repouring.
Can heavy concrete front steps be lifted without breaking them?
Yes, provided the step unit is structurally intact, we drill strategic ports and lift the steps steadily back to their original height against the porch or threshold.