# Patio Leveling New Orleans | Porches Too | New Orleans Concrete Leveling

> Patio leveling in New Orleans: about $600–$1,400 with mudjacking. Fix a slab tipping toward the house without tear-out. Free estimate within 24 hours.

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# Patio & Porch Leveling in New Orleans — Turn the Water Back Around

A patio that tips toward the house sends every storm under the slab and against the foundation. Lifting it back to a proper slope is usually a half-day job.

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Typical price for about 150 sq ft: **$600–$1,400** with mudjacking, about **$1,200–$3,750** with foam.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

[New Orleans Concrete Leveling](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/) connects homeowners with independent local contractors who lift sunken patios and porch slabs back to level — or back to a slight slope away from the house — by injecting material underneath. With mudjacking, patio leveling in New Orleans typically runs **$600–$1,400 for a 150-square-foot slab**, according to [HomeGuide's mudjacking cost data](https://homeguide.com/costs/mudjacking-cost), and usually costs 30–50% less than breaking it out and repouring. Polyurethane foam runs $8–$25 per square foot, or about $1,200–$3,750 for the same patio. Polyurethane foam runs $8–$25 per square foot, or about $1,200–$3,750 for the same patio.

The trouble with a sunken patio isn't how it looks. When the slab settles, it usually tips toward the house, because the soil next to the foundation was disturbed during construction and compacts more. Rain that should run off into the yard runs back to the wall instead, down the gap and under the slab, washing out more fill each time. The slab then sinks faster, and the cycle feeds itself.

## What happens on the first visit

A patio estimate focuses on slope and water as much as on the drop. Expect the contractor to check:

1.  **Which way the slab slopes now**, with a level at several points. A patio should shed water away from the house.
2.  **The gap at the house wall or porch**, and whether water has been running into it.
3.  **Voids under the slab edge**, especially below gutters and downspouts.
4.  **Cracks across the slab**, which change the drill pattern but rarely rule out a lift.
5.  **Method and a written price**, plus any downspout or drainage change that should happen first.

## Why New Orleans patios pull away from the house

Many New Orleans homes sit on piers or pilings, while the patio behind them sits directly on the soil. As the ground settles — about 0.2 inches a year on average across the city, and faster in places like Lakeview, per the [City of New Orleans](https://ready.nola.gov/hazard-mitigation/hazards/subsidence/) — the house holds its height and the patio goes down with the ground. The result is a widening step down from the back door, or a porch slab that has separated from the steps above it.

Slab-on-grade homes in Metairie, Kenner and the Westbank show a different version: the house slab and patio slab were poured at different times on different fill, and the patio's shallower base settles faster. Either way, the fix is the same — lift the patio back into line and seal the gap so water can't get under it again. The [why concrete sinks guide](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/why-new-orleans-concrete-sinks/) explains the soils.

## Getting the slope right, not just the height

A proper patio lift doesn't stop at level. The contractor raises the house side slightly more than the outer edge so the finished slab sheds water outward. The adjustment is small — a patio only needs a gentle fall away from the wall — but it's the difference between a lift that lasts and one that sinks again in a few years.

Because the lift is controlled a fraction of an inch at a time, the contractor can set that slope precisely, watching a level as material goes in. This is one of the real advantages of leveling over replacement: you keep the existing slab and correct the grade in the same visit.

## Porch slabs, back steps and covered patios

Concrete porch slabs and the steps that lead to them usually settle together, and they're often lifted in the same visit — see [step leveling](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/step-leveling/). A covered patio adds one check: posts that sit on the slab. The contractor will look at whether lifting the slab will push up a post or column, and plan the lift around it.

Screened porches and patios with pavers or tile on top can usually still be lifted, but the finish may crack if it was set rigidly. Ask about that at the estimate, and see [can you level a cracked slab?](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/can-you-level-a-cracked-slab/) for how cracks are handled.

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## What it costs and what pays for it

Typical patio pricing is $600–$1,400 for about 150 square feet with mudjacking ($4–$9 per square foot), and roughly $1,200–$3,750 with foam ($8–$25). Most contractors carry a **$300–$700 minimum**, so if the back steps or a walk are also low, doing them together is cheaper per square foot. Use the [cost estimator](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/tools/concrete-leveling-cost-estimator/) for a range on your size.

Homeowners insurance generally excludes settling. The exception is when a covered event — a burst pipe, for example — washed out the base. Details are in [does insurance cover concrete leveling?](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/does-insurance-cover-concrete-leveling/) A patio on your own lot doesn't need a City permit to level.

## What a proper patio & porch leveling job includes

-   Slope measured at several points before pricing
-   Gap at the house wall inspected for water entry
-   Void check under edges and downspouts
-   Slab lifted to shed water away from the house
-   Posts and columns on the slab accounted for
-   Injection holes patched with cement grout
-   House-side gap and joints sealed
-   Downspout advice to keep water off the slab

## DIY patch vs cheapest operator vs proper patio & porch leveling

| Factor | DIY patch or topping | Cheapest operator | Proper leveling job |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fixes the void under the slab | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Actually raises the slab | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drop measured at every joint first | No | No | Yes |
| Method chosen for your soil | n/a | Whatever rig they own | Yes |
| Written price before drilling | n/a | Rarely | Yes |
| Holes patched, joints sealed | n/a | Holes only | Yes |
| Drainage cause addressed | No | No | Yes |
| Carries liability insurance | n/a | Ask | Ask — and verify |
| Typical life | Cracks as the slab keeps moving | Short if the cause isn’t fixed | 5–10+ years (mudjacking) |
| Typical cost, 150 sq ft patio | Materials only | Lowest bid | $600–$1,400 slurry · ~$1,200–$3,750 foam |

Proper-job cost and life from [HomeGuide's mudjacking cost data](https://homeguide.com/costs/mudjacking-cost); foam range calculated at HomeGuide's $8–$25/sq ft. Resurfacers and self-leveling toppings cover the surface; they don't lift the slab.

## Patio & Porch Leveling: related guides

-   [Cost Guide How much does concrete leveling cost in New Orleans?](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/concrete-leveling-cost-new-orleans/)
-   [Decision Guide Polyurethane foam vs mudjacking: which is better?](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/foam-vs-mudjacking/)

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What a good estimate records

-   Drop at each joint, in inches
-   Void locations and size
-   Method and why it was chosen
-   Drainage fix, if needed
-   Written price and timing

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Step by step

## How patio & porch leveling works

1.  01
    
    ### Call or request an estimate
    
    Send the address and a description or photo of the patio. You'll hear back to set up a free on-site estimate within 24 hours.
    
2.  02
    
    ### Measure slope and gaps
    
    The contractor measures the drop and slope, checks the house-side gap and voids, and gives you a written price.
    
3.  03
    
    ### Lift to a draining slope
    
    Material is injected through small holes, raising the slab until it is level with a gentle fall away from the house.
    
4.  04
    
    ### Seal and redirect water
    
    Holes are patched, the gap at the wall and the joints are sealed, and downspouts are pointed away from the slab.
    

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FAQ

## Patio & Porch Leveling questions

### How much does it cost to level a patio in New Orleans?

About $600–$1,400 for a 150-square-foot patio with mudjacking, based on HomeGuide's cost data, or roughly $1,200–$3,750 with polyurethane foam. Price depends on how far it has dropped, the size of any void under it, and whether mudjacking ($4–$9 per sq ft) or foam ($8–$25 per sq ft) is used.

### Why is my patio sloping toward my house?

The soil beside the foundation was dug and backfilled during construction and usually compacts more than the soil farther out, so the patio settles most at the house side. In New Orleans, ongoing subsidence and heavy rain speed that up.

### Can a patio with a covered roof be leveled?

Usually, yes. The contractor checks any posts or columns resting on the slab and plans the lift so the roof structure isn't pushed up unevenly. Posts on their own footings are unaffected.

### Will leveling fix water coming under my back door?

If the water comes from a patio tipped toward the house, yes — lifting the slab to shed water outward and sealing the gap at the wall stops it. If the water comes from gutters or grading elsewhere, those need fixing too.

### Who does the work, and are they licensed and insured?

New Orleans Concrete Leveling is a free service that connects you with an independent local contractor. We ask every contractor we work with to carry a license and insurance — and we recommend confirming both before work begins. Louisiana requires a state license for residential jobs over $75,000 and home improvement registration from $7,500 to $75,000, so most leveling jobs fall below both — which makes insurance the check that matters. See [how to verify a Louisiana contractor](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/guide/louisiana-contractor-license-concrete/).

## Related services

-   [Pool Deck Leveling Lift settled pool deck panels, close the gap at the coping and restore drainage away from the pool. See how it works](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/pool-deck-leveling/)
-   [Step Leveling Raise front and back concrete steps that have tipped or pulled away from the porch or door threshold. See how it works](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/step-leveling/)
-   [Void Filling Fill the washed-out space under a slab before it cracks — common near downspouts, leaking lines and slab edges. See how it works](https://concretelevelingneworleans.com/void-filling/)

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