What does each type of job cost?
Here are typical 2026 prices for the four jobs we see most. Every price sits inside the same rate of $6 to $12 per square foot. Small jobs hit the $650 minimum first.
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| Job type | Typical size | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOA sidewalk / walkway | 50 to 100 sq ft | $650 to $950 | About 1 hour |
| 2-car or 3-car driveway apron | 120 to 240 sq ft | $950 to $1,850 | About 2 hours |
| Pool deck surround / cool-deck | 150 to 300 sq ft | $1,200 to $2,600 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Covered back patio / ramada slab | 150 to 250 sq ft | $1,100 to $2,200 | About 2 hours |
Your job may be bigger or smaller than these sizes. The slab lift estimator works out a range for any size.
How do I work out my own price?
Measure the sunken area. Multiply length by width to get square feet. Then multiply by $6 for the low end and $12 for the high end. If the result is under $650, the $650 minimum applies.
Example 1: a short HOA sidewalk
One sunken sidewalk panel is 5 feet by 10 feet. That is 50 sq ft. At $6 it comes to $300. At $12 it comes to $600. Both are under the minimum, so the price is $650.
Example 2: a driveway apron
The apron in front of a 2-car garage is 12 feet by 15 feet. That is 180 sq ft. At $6 to $12 per sq ft, the price is $1,080 to $2,160.
Example 3: a pool deck
The low side of a pool deck is 15 feet by 20 feet. That is 300 sq ft. At $6 to $12 per sq ft, the price is $1,800 to $3,600.
What moves a job up or down the $6 to $12 range?
The rate stays between $6 and $12 per square foot. Where your job lands depends on how much foam and time it takes.
- How far the slab dropped. A 3-inch drop at a garage needs more foam than a 1/2-inch lip on a sidewalk.
- How much soil washed out. A leak or monsoon runoff can leave a large empty space. Filling it takes more foam.
- Access. A front driveway is easy to reach. A backyard pool deck behind a side gate takes longer.
- Number of slabs and joints. Several small panels take more holes and more care than one big slab.
- Pipes and lines. Pool plumbing and irrigation lines under the slab need careful hole placement.
- Surface finish. Cool-deck, stamped or colored concrete takes more care when the holes are patched.
Why is there a $650 minimum?
The crew, truck and foam rig come out for every job, no matter how small. The $650 minimum covers that visit. It applies to the whole visit, not to each slab. So if you have two or three problem spots, fix them on the same day.
Is leveling cheaper than replacing the slab?
Usually, yes. Replacing a slab means breaking it up, hauling it away, setting forms and pouring new concrete. New concrete also needs about a week before you drive on it, according to the Concrete Network. Foam lifting reuses the slab you have, and you can drive on it about 15 minutes after the lift.
National cost guides, such as Angi's concrete driveway cost guide, price replacement by the square foot and add charges to remove the old slab. If you want to compare, get a replacement quote too. Leveling is not the right fix for a slab that is broken into many pieces.
How can I keep the cost down?
- Fix every sunken area in one visit so you only pay the $650 minimum once.
- Measure before you call. Length times width gives the contractor a fast, fair starting point.
- Fix leaking pool or irrigation lines first, so the soil stops washing out and the slab stays up.
- Send photos of the lip and the whole slab. They help the contractor plan the foam and time.
Frequently asked questions
Is concrete leveling priced per square foot or per hole?
Prices on this site are by the square foot of sunken concrete, at $6 to $12 per square foot. The number of holes depends on the slab, so it is not how the job is priced. Every job has a $650 minimum, which covers the crew, truck and foam rig coming out.
Does the $650 minimum apply to each slab?
No. The $650 minimum applies to the whole visit, not to each slab. If you have a sunken sidewalk and a driveway apron, the crew fixes both on the same day. The combined square footage often goes past the minimum, so the second area costs much less to add.
Will I get a final price before any work starts?
Yes. The estimator on this site gives you a planning range. The local contractor then looks at the slab in person or from photos and confirms the price with you before any drilling. You can compare that price with the range here and decide with no pressure.
Do prices change between Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert and Eastmark?
No. The same 2026 rate applies everywhere we cover: $6 to $12 per square foot with a $650 minimum. That includes Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Southeast Gilbert and Eastmark in Mesa. Where a job lands in that range depends on the slab, not the ZIP code.