How to read these numbers: every figure below comes from a labeled third-party source (cost aggregators or an observed Florida contractor's published bands). They are ranges of what people have reported paying — not bids, not averages you can hold a contractor to. Concrete work varies enormously with square footage, inches of settlement, access, and soil. Get three method-specific quotes; use these bands to spot the outlier.
The Treasure Coast cost bands
| Job type | Reported band | Source (labeled) |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway crack / surface repair, Fort Pierce | $200 – $1,020 | homeyou — aggregator-reported range for the Fort Pierce area |
| Concrete leveling / slab lifting | $395 – $4,461 (avg ~$2,036) | aqualityassured — aggregator-reported national/regional range, updated 04/08/2026 |
| Leveling, ~215 sq ft | $741 – $861 | homeyou — aggregator-reported, per-project size reference |
| Void fill (Florida contractor band) | $800 – $2,000 | Observed published band from a Florida concrete contractor (Camrock FL) |
| Full slab lift (Florida contractor band) | $2,000 – $5,500 | Observed published band from a Florida concrete contractor (Camrock FL) |
No reliable local band exists for full driveway replacement — it varies too much by size, demolition, and finish. That's exactly the job to get three competing quotes for.
What each method typically runs (relative scale)
Absolute prices vary by job; the ordering is consistent:
- Crack sealing / caulking — cheapest. A few hundred dollars for typical residential crack work (see the $200–$1,020 Fort Pierce band above).
- Mudjacking — usually the cheaper lifting method. Cement slurry is inexpensive material; you're paying mostly for labor and equipment.
- Polyurethane injection — typically 2–4x the cost of mudjacking for the same lift, because the foam material is expensive. You're paying for precision, light weight, and same-day use.
- Resurfacing / overlay — mid-range per square foot; total depends on driveway size. Only sensible on structurally sound slabs.
- Partial panel replacement — more than any repair, far less than full replacement.
- Full replacement — the most expensive by a wide margin: demolition, haul-off, forming, pour, finishing, and cure time. Often 3–5x the cost of lifting the same driveway.
The number that matters most: lifting typically costs roughly half or less of replacing the same concrete. Whenever a contractor quotes replacement for a settled-but-intact slab, ask what lifting would cost for comparison — the decision guide shows when each is right.
What drives your price up or down
Pushes cost up
- Large settlement (more material, more lift time)
- Big voids under the slab (Florida storm washout)
- Poor access (equipment can't get close)
- Polyurethane instead of mudjacking (material cost)
- Decorative finishes on replacement (stamping, staining)
- Drainage or subgrade work needed first
Keeps cost down
- Small, uniform settlement (1–2")
- Firm, stable soil (mudjacking-viable)
- Good access for equipment
- Partial repair instead of full replacement
- Catching it early — settlement gets more expensive the longer it moves
How to get quotes you can actually compare
- Get three quotes, and make them method-specific. "Fix my driveway" gets you three different jobs. "Lift these settled slabs" gets you comparable numbers.
- Ask each bidder for the alternative. The mudjacker should be able to say when foam would be better; the replacement contractor should be able to say when lifting would suffice. One-tool answers are a red flag.
- Separate the cause from the fix. If drainage work is needed, get it quoted separately so you can see what the lift itself costs.
- Compare warranties in writing — not just length, but what kind (lift vs. workmanship) and what voids it.
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