TL;DR
Mudjacking is the lifting of sunken concrete slabs by pumping a slurry of soil, cement, and water through drilled holes until hydraulic pressure floats the slab back to grade. It costs a fraction of replacement for driveways, walks, and patios, though the 1- to 2-inch holes are larger than those left by polyurethane foam lifting and the heavy slurry can re-settle in poor soils.
What it means
Mudjacking is the lifting of sunken concrete slabs by pumping a slurry of soil, cement, and water through drilled holes until hydraulic pressure floats the slab back to grade. It costs a fraction of replacement for driveways, walks, and patios, though the 1- to 2-inch holes are larger than those left by polyurethane foam lifting and the heavy slurry can re-settle in poor soils. It corrects elevation but not the original cause, so drainage fixes often accompany it.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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