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Porch Leveling Experts in Hollywood Florida: Porch Lifting and Front Porch Concrete Repair

Affordable Porch Leveling and porch lifting in Hollywood, FL and Broward County

When the front porch slab sinks away from your door, Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair lifts it back into place in Hollywood, FL and Broward County. We handle porch leveling, porch lifting and sunken porch repair for homeowners with front porches, back stoops and covered entries. Foam is injected through small holes beneath the slab, so the concrete rises without a demolition crew. The gap at the door closes and the porch drains away from the house again.

Why homeowners choose us:

Free written estimates for every leveling job
Small injection holes patched and cleaned up after every lift
Water-resistant foam that does not wash out
Warrantied work every lift backed by a written warranty
Licensed and insured certificate on request

A porch rests against the house, so the crew checks the wall line and the door threshold before quoting anything. Behind that check are 20+ years on South Florida slabs and 1,100+ slabs lifted. The first step on every job is a free written estimate, and a written warranty covers the lift once it is done. Most leveling jobs take 2 to 6 hours.

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What Porch Leveling Involves in Hollywood, FL

A porch slab carries the entry, the door and often a roof column, so the lift is planned around all three. Your estimate can include any of these services, and each one appears as its own line:

Foam lifting injects polyurethane through small holes, which fills the void beneath the porch and raises the slab level with the door.
Wall-gap closing fills the opening that appears between the porch and the foundation, which stops rain from running behind the slab.
Threshold leveling brings the porch surface back to the height of the door sill, so the door opens and seals correctly.
Column-base lifting raises the slab under a porch post that has settled, which takes the lean out of the post.
Slope correction lifts the outer edge so water drains toward the yard and not toward the front door.
Hole patching fills each injection hole with sanded concrete, so the porch looks finished when the crew leaves.

When You Need Porch Leveling in Hollywood

Porches show trouble early because the house wall gives you a straight line to measure against. A sunken porch repair is cheapest while the gap is still narrow, and the signs are easy to see from the front walk.

Signs Your Hollywood Porch Needs Leveling

A gap between the porch and the house wall lets rain wash soil out from under the slab, and the gap widens every storm.
A step down at the front door trips guests and strains the door frame, which is why a door that once closed easily starts to stick.
A porch that slopes toward the door sends rainwater at the threshold instead of away from it.
A crack that runs from the corner of the door frame shows the slab is twisting as one side settles.
A hollow sound when you tap the surface tells you the sand beneath has washed out, and the slab is carrying its own weight alone.

Why Porch Leveling Is Harder in Hollywood

Porch slabs sit where the house sheds its water, and Hollywood gives that water plenty of ground to wash away. The three local factors below work on a porch faster than on a slab out in the yard.

Roof water lands beside the slab

Hollywood gets about 56 inches of rain a year, and the rainy season from May 15 to October 15 carries nearly 70% of it. Rain that runs off the roof drops beside the porch and soaks the soil next to the foundation. The soil there loses sand first, and the porch edge follows it down. A gutter that empties beside the slab speeds this up, so the estimate notes where your downspouts land.

A water table that rises to the surface

The NRCS soil data for Hollywood shows the water table in Margate and Basinger fine sand at 0 inches in the wettest months, and about 3 inches down in Hallandale fine sand. A porch built on sand sits in that water for weeks each summer, and the slab has no firm layer to rest on. Water that flows through sand carries the fine grains with it, and a void opens under the slab.

Fill that never packed down

Fine sand compacts poorly, and the fill beside a house wall gets backfilled after the foundation is poured. That backfill is looser than the ground around it, so it settles first. A porch poured over it follows the settling, which is why the gap shows up at the wall and not out at the steps. Front porch concrete repair therefore starts with the wall line, because that is where the void is deepest.

How Much Does Porch Leveling Cost in Hollywood, FL?

Lifting a porch costs less than replacing it, because the slab, the railings and the door frame stay in place. The size of the porch and the height of the lift move the price.

Job	Typical price	Key variables
Porch, foam leveling	$750 to $8,100	size of the porch, height of the lift, depth of the void
Front steps or stoop, foam leveling	$750 to $3,240	height of the lift, adjoining sidewalk
Patio, foam leveling	$750 to $4,725	size, depth of the void, access
Sidewalk or walkway, foam leveling	$750 to $3,240	length of the run, number of slabs
Stone slurry grout leveling, most residential jobs	$750 to $1,500	void depth, access to the slab

Foam leveling costs around 20 to 50 percent more than mudjacking or stone slurry grout. If the concrete steps at the porch or the sidewalk to the front door have dropped too, the crew can lift them in the same visit. The front driveway can ride along as well.

Our Porch Leveling Process in Hollywood, FL

The steps below run in order, and the estimate names each one before the crew arrives. A small porch is a morning job, and a wide porch with a stoop and steps can take a full day.

1. Free Estimate at the Front Door

You call and tell us what you see, and we set up a visit. The estimator measures the gap along the wall and the drop at the threshold, then checks where the water goes. You get a free written estimate with the porch and each attached slab priced on its own line. Nothing on the estimate changes unless you approve the change first.

2. Marking the Porch Slab

The crew marks the holes about five feet apart across the porch, with extra points along the house wall where the void runs deepest. Mats and planters come off the porch, and the crew protects the door and the siding. A porch that has cracked into small pieces is assessed case by case, and the visit says whether lifting or replacing makes more sense.

3. Lifting Toward the Door Sill

The crew drills penny-size holes, sets the ports and injects liquid polyurethane foam under pressure. The foam expands, fills the void and compacts the sand, and gauges show when the soil is firm. A slow second pass raises the porch while the crew watches the door sill, so the lift stops when the surface meets the threshold.

4. Patching the Porch and Final Walk

Each hole is filled with sanded concrete and the porch is swept clean. You can walk on it in 15 to 30 minutes, and the crew walks the finished slab with you before leaving. Heavy loads, such as a planter set or a bench, stay off for about 48 hours. Your written warranty goes into the paperwork with the final price.

Porch Leveling FAQs: Hollywood, FL

How much does porch leveling cost in Hollywood?

Foam porch leveling runs $750 to $8,100. The size of the porch, the height of the lift and the depth of the void move the price within that range. A free written estimate lists every slab before any work starts.

Can a sunken porch be lifted without replacing it?

Porch lifting raises the existing slab with foam, so the concrete, the railing and the door frame stay in place. A porch broken into small pieces may need replacing, and the visit sorts out which fix fits.

Why is there a gap between my porch and the house?

Sand washes out from under the slab when rain runs along the wall or when the water table moves the soil. The slab then settles and pulls away from the foundation, which leaves the gap you see.

How long does porch leveling take?

Porch jobs run about 2 to 6 hours. Tall lifts and deep cavities beneath the slab can add up to a full day or more.

Will the lift change how my front door closes?

Raising a settled porch back to the sill is what lets a sticking door close properly again. The crew lifts slowly and checks the threshold, so the porch stops where the door sits.

How soon can I use the porch after it is lifted?

The front door is usable again within 15 to 30 minutes. Large planters and heavy furniture can come back after about 48 hours.

Does the work come with a warranty?

Yes, every lift is backed by a written warranty, and the terms go into your estimate before the work starts. Ask for the terms when you call.

Hollywood Concrete Leveling & Repair serves Hollywood and Broward County.

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