Basement Floor Leveling in Alabama

Your basement floor is the foundation of your home’s lowest level, and it’s a critical component of its structural integrity. Over time, shifting soil, moisture issues, and natural settling can cause the concrete to crack, dip, or become uneven. An uneven basement floor isn’t just an eyesore; it can lead to water pooling, make it difficult to finish the space, and even pose a safety hazard.

At SouthernDry, we provide professional basement floor leveling services that correct these issues without the high cost and disruption of a full replacement. Our process uses a high-density polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill voids, stabilize the soil, and lift the floor back to a level position. The result is a basement that’s safe, stable, and ready for you to use.

Basement floors sink for many reasons, but the most common cause is the instability of the soil beneath the concrete.

Here’s what can lead to an uneven basement floor:

• Soil Settlement: All soil settles over time, but some types are more prone to shifting, which can lead to uneven concrete slabs.
• Moisture Issues: Water seeping into the soil can cause it to swell and shrink, leading to instability and slab movement.
• Poor Drainage: If water isn’t directed away from your home, it can collect and seep into the ground beneath your basement, causing the soil to erode and create voids.
• Heavier Loads: The weight of large appliances or heavy furniture can put too much pressure on the soil, causing it to compact and settle.

Cracks are spreading across your basement floor

Hairline cracks may seem harmless at first, but when they begin to widen or spread across your slab, it’s often a sign that the soil underneath is shifting or settling unevenly. These fractures can become tripping hazards, allow moisture to seep in, and may worsen if ignored, especially in homes with fluctuating groundwater levels or poor drainage near the foundation.

Sloping or uneven areas where furniture wobbles

If parts of your basement floor feel slanted or cause furniture to rock, that’s more than just an annoyance. It likely means one section of the concrete has sunk due to soil voids beneath. Over time, this can throw off door alignment, stress interior framing, or even complicate plans to finish the space into a usable living area.

Water pools in the low spots of the slab

When your basement floor has settled unevenly, it can create low points that collect water after heavy rains or plumbing leaks. These puddles increase humidity, fuel mold growth, and can damage flooring or storage items. If you’re constantly mopping up or seeing damp patches in the same place, it’s a strong signal that the floor needs to be leveled.

Gaps between the floor and the basement walls

A growing gap where your concrete floor pulls away from the foundation wall means the slab is sinking and separating. This movement not only affects the structure’s integrity, but can also allow air, pests, or radon gas to enter from below. Left untreated, these voids may expand and lead to more widespread slab instability.

Our process for lifting and leveling concrete is fast, effective, and minimally invasive. We use a method that offers a lasting solution without the heavy equipment and high costs of traditional replacement.

Here’s how we get it done:

1. Drill: We drill small, dime-sized holes in the affected slabs.
2. Inject: We inject a special, high-density polyurethane foam beneath the concrete.
3. Lift: The foam expands, fills any voids, and gently lifts the slab back into place.
4. Seal: We seal the holes, and the area is ready for use within hours.

Because our foam is lightweight, strong, and waterproof, it provides a stable and long-lasting foundation for your concrete, helping prevent future settlement.

Unlike full slab replacement, our basement floor leveling solution is fast, clean, and built to last. There’s no jackhammering, no excavation, just a quick, noninvasive process that raises your floor back to a safe, level position, often in just a few hours.

This method eliminates trip hazards and makes your basement functional again, whether you’re using it for storage, living space, or future renovation. It’s also far more cost-effective than pouring new concrete, with durable results you can count on.

The high-density polyurethane foam:

• Expands and cures quickly for immediate support
• Won’t shrink, wash out, or absorb moisture
• Provides a stable, permanent lift beneath the slab

Best of all, a level basement floor means you’re ready for finish work, flooring, trim, even a full remodel, without having to undo or redo anything later.