Mobile, Alabama is one of the wettest cities in the entire United States, receiving over 65 inches of rainfall annually. That massive amount of water takes a serious toll on the soil beneath concrete slabs. Mobile's coastal clay soils absorb water rapidly, expand, and then contract during drier periods — creating a never-ending cycle of movement beneath driveways, sidewalks, and patios.
The city's high water table compounds the problem significantly. In many Mobile neighborhoods, groundwater sits just a few feet below the surface. This means soil beneath concrete is almost perpetually saturated, reducing its load-bearing capacity and making it more prone to washing out during heavy rain events. During hurricane season, flooding can rapidly erode soil that took years to compact.
Mobile's unique geography — situated on the Gulf Coast at the confluence of the Mobile and Tensaw rivers — means many homes are built on fill soil over former wetlands. This reclaimed land is especially prone to settlement as the organic material in the fill decomposes and compresses over time. Older Mobile neighborhoods near downtown and midtown see some of the most severe concrete settling in the region.
The good news: concrete leveling in Mobile typically costs 50-70% less than full replacement and can be completed in hours. Gulf Coast contractors understand these unique coastal soil challenges and offer both foam jacking (ideal for wet conditions) and mudjacking options.
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| Project | Mobile Avg. Cost |
|---|---|
| Driveway Leveling | $750 – $2,400 |
| Sidewalk Section | $200 – $650 |
| Patio / Pool Deck | $450 – $1,900 |
| Garage Floor | $650 – $2,700 |
| Steps / Porch | $200 – $650 |
Why Mobile's Climate Is Tough on Concrete
- 65+ inches of annual rainfall — saturates soil, causing expansion, erosion, and washout beneath slabs
- Hurricane season flooding — rapidly erodes compacted soil that supports concrete, causing sudden settlement
- High water table — groundwater keeps soil perpetually soft in many Mobile neighborhoods
- Coastal clay soils — swell when wet, shrink when dry, creating voids beneath concrete
- Fill soil compression — many Mobile homes are built on reclaimed land that settles over time
- Heat and humidity — accelerates soil decomposition and compaction cycles
Areas We Serve Around Mobile
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