Pool decks and patios
Concrete around pools and back patios can settle unevenly and create trip edges. Lifting low sections helps restore an even surface and slope away from the house, though cracked or broken pieces may need replacement.
Polyfoam Concrete Lifting · Lafayette County
Concrete Leveling in Odessa, MO
Odessa sits along I-70 in western Lafayette County, with an older downtown, established neighborhoods, and newer homes on the outskirts. Metro Wide lifts settled driveways, walks, patios, and pool decks with lightweight polyurethane foam injected through small ports.
Concrete Leveling Near You
Sunken concrete repair in Odessa.
Odessa has the kind of housing mix that makes concrete leveling useful in a lot of different ways. Older homes near downtown have sidewalks and steps that have shifted over decades. Neighborhoods built more recently have broad driveways and back patios that can settle within the first several years. And homes on acreage outside town often have shops and detached garages with large slabs that are expensive to replace. Each of those calls for a slightly different approach.
Many Odessa homeowners call us after noticing water pooling against the garage, a patio that now pitches toward the back door, or a walk that has become a trip hazard for kids or older family members. Our approach is to lift the existing concrete rather than remove it. We drill small holes, inject polyurethane foam that expands under the slab, and raise the section in stages while watching how it lines up with the surrounding concrete. When we finish, the ports are patched and the slab is ready for use far sooner than a new pour.
Odessa at a glance
- Location: Odessa, MO, Lafayette County
- Distance: about 34 miles east of downtown Kansas City
- Method: polyurethane foam lifting through small ports
- Estimates: free, often by text from your photos
- Warranty: 2 years on residential lifting
- Properties: residential and commercial
Odessa sits roughly 34 miles east of downtown Kansas City, well inside Metro Wide’s 75-mile coverage radius. Scheduling depends on the address and the size of the project, and a remote quote from your photos lets us plan the trip before we arrive.
Local Conditions
Why concrete settles in Odessa.
Lafayette County ground tends toward silty and clay soils, with loess deposits common in the uplands across this part of Missouri. Loess is fine, wind-deposited silt. It can hold up well when dry, but it loses strength and can erode or consolidate when water moves through it. Clay layers beneath it swell and shrink with moisture. Together, those soils give slabs plenty of reasons to drop when drainage is poor. The effects usually show up first where water collects, such as along driveway edges and the low side of patios.
Odessa's newer homes add graded fill and backfilled foundation trenches to the picture, and those materials keep settling under driveways and patios for years. Older neighborhoods have had more time for erosion, tree roots, and freeze–thaw cycles to work under their concrete. In both cases, roof water is often the trigger. A downspout that drains onto a patio edge or along a driveway concentrates water in one spot, where it softens soil and carries it away. We look at those details closely when we quote a job.
Signs your slab has lost support
- A lip or step-up at a driveway, sidewalk, or garage joint
- A patio or walk that tips toward the house
- Gaps opening between steps, stoops, and the foundation
- Water pooling on a slab or flowing toward the home
- Hollow sounds or visible washout along a slab edge
Common Odessa Projects
The concrete we lift most often in Odessa.
Every slab is different, so we start with what is happening at your property. These are the repairs Odessa property owners ask us about most.
Driveways that hold water
A settled driveway panel near the garage can trap rain and snowmelt right at the door. Raising it lets water drain away and removes the ledge that tires and shovels catch on. It also makes snow removal easier.
Older sidewalks near downtown
Sidewalk sections on older Odessa streets often lift and drop at different rates. We raise the low pieces to reduce trip points while keeping the original concrete in place. If a piece is badly broken, we will say so.
Detached garage and shop slabs
Larger slabs on acreage can settle at a corner or doorway. Foam lifting can level the sunken area without moving everything out for weeks of demolition and new concrete. The ports are patched when we finish, and the floor stays in place.
Our Odessa Leveling Process
How a polyfoam lift works, step by step.
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Send photos
Text a wide shot, close-ups of the low joints, a tape measure showing the drop, and the address.
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Review & quote
We look at the settlement, slab condition, and drainage, and follow up with a quote or questions.
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Drill small ports
On the day of the repair we drill small access holes at planned points across the settled slab.
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Lift in stages
Expanding polyurethane fills the voids and raises the concrete gradually while we watch the transitions.
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Patch & clean up
Ports are patched, the area is cleaned, and the surface can usually be used again soon after.
Services in Odessa
Concrete lifting services available in Odessa, MO.
Metro Wide lifts and stabilizes most types of flatwork. Choose a service to learn how the repair works.
Driveway levelingDropped panels at the garage, street apron, and expansion joints. 
Garage floor levelingSettled garage slabs and the lip where the floor meets the driveway. Sidewalk & walkway levelingRaised or sunken joints that create trip hazards along walks. 
Steps levelingConcrete steps that have tipped, dropped, or pulled away from the house. 
Porch & stoop levelingFront porches and stoops that have settled at the door or foundation. 
Patio levelingPatios that slope toward the house or have uneven sections. Pool deck levelingUneven pool deck panels and trip points around the water. Concrete slab levelingPads, shop slabs, and other flatwork that lost support. 
Void fillingHollow, washed-out areas under slabs that have not dropped yet. 
Commercial concrete levelingEntries, walks, warehouses, and loading areas with less downtime. 
Crack & joint sealingSealing joints and cracks to slow water getting under the slab. Why property owners choose polyurethane leveling
- Keeps your existing concrete. No demolition, haul-off, forms, or new pour when the slab is still structurally usable.
- Small, discreet ports. Polyurethane needs much smaller holes than traditional mudjacking.
- Lightweight material. The foam adds support without loading weak soil with heavy slurry.
- Back in use quickly. Polyurethane cures fast, so many surfaces return to use far sooner than new concrete.
Comparing options? Read polyurethane vs. mudjacking, leveling cost vs. replacement, or see before & after photos.
Neighborhoods
Areas we serve in and around Odessa
- Downtown Odessa
- Established neighborhoods near downtown
- Newer subdivisions on the edges of town
- I-70 corridor
- Highway 131 area
- Rural properties in western Lafayette County
ZIP codes: 64076
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Odessa Concrete Leveling FAQ
Questions from Odessa property owners.
Does the foam add a lot of weight under my slab?
No, and that is one of its benefits. Polyurethane foam is far lighter than the cement slurry used in mudjacking, so it adds very little load to soil that has already shown it cannot hold the slab. That matters in silty and clay soils like those around Odessa. The foam is also water-resistant once cured, so it is not easily washed out.
Can you level the concrete around my pool in Odessa?
Often, yes. Pool decks settle for the same reasons patios do: water, soil movement, and fill placed during construction. We can lift sunken deck sections so they line up better with their neighbors. We will need photos that show how the deck meets the coping, since that area needs care. Heavily cracked sections may be better replaced.
What photos should I send for a quote?
Send one wide photo showing the whole slab and how it relates to the house, then close-ups of each low joint with a tape measure showing the height difference. Include where downspouts drain if you can. Add your address and a short description. With that, we can usually provide a remote quote without an initial onsite visit.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Residential concrete lifting from Metro Wide is backed by a 2-year warranty. We will explain what is covered for your project when we provide the quote.
When is replacement a better choice than leveling?
If the concrete is badly broken, crumbling, severely spalled, or cannot move without damaging a fixed structure, replacement may be the better investment. We tell you when a slab is not a good lifting candidate rather than recommending a repair that will not hold up. Our leveling vs. replacement guide covers the trade-offs.
Can leveling fix water running toward my foundation?
Sometimes. Raising a patio, walk, or driveway panel that settled toward the house can restore some pitch away from the foundation. Drainage also depends on gutters, downspouts, and surrounding grades, so we point out anything that is likely to undo the repair.
Odessa Estimate
Find out if your Odessa concrete can be saved.
Text a wide photo, a close-up of the uneven area, a tape measure showing the drop, and your address. We will review it and follow up with a quote.
