Arizona's expansive clay soil cracks and settles slabs. Mudjacking and poly-foam lifting can save a driveway.
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The three jobs Arizona homeowners actually book, priced at the statewide band. These are statewide bands. Every city page on this site prices the same three jobs against that city's own elevation, soil, hazard and distance from the Valley, so the number you see on your city page is the one that applies to you.
| Job | Statewide range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Crack fill and seal | $1,052 – $1,423 | per 100 linear ft |
| Resurfacing | $5,143 – $6,958 | overlay on sound concrete |
| Remove and replace | $8,415 – $11,385 | demo, haul-off, new pour |
Every city we cover, with the local premium that applies and what the typical job costs there. The premium comes from the city's own elevation, soil, hazard and distance from the Valley — the same facts printed on each city page.
| City | Local premium | Typical job | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 21% | $6,222 – $8,419 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Mesa, AZ | 13% | $5,811 – $7,862 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Chandler, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Gilbert, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 13% | $5,811 – $7,862 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Tempe, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Glendale, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Peoria, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 11% | $5,708 – $7,723 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 16% | $5,965 – $8,071 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Surprise, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Goodyear, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Avondale, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Buckeye, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 12% | $5,760 – $7,792 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Maricopa, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 26% | $6,480 – $8,766 | at 6,910 ft the crews work a shorter season and carry winter-rated equipment |
| Tucson, AZ | 17% | $6,017 – $8,140 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Yuma, AZ | 22% | $6,274 – $8,488 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Prescott, AZ | 23% | $6,325 – $8,558 | at 5,367 ft the crews work a shorter season and carry winter-rated equipment |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 12% | $5,760 – $7,792 | rock and decomposed granite slow every trench |
| Marana, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 10% | $5,657 – $7,653 | at 2,575 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 22% | $6,274 – $8,488 | at 5,040 ft the crews work a shorter season and carry winter-rated equipment |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 22% | $6,274 – $8,488 | at 2,620 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 25% | $6,428 – $8,697 | at 4,620 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 7% | $5,502 – $7,445 | extreme summer heat shortens the working day |
| Sun City, AZ | 17% | $6,017 – $8,140 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| San Luis, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | expansive clay means more base prep and more callbacks |
| El Mirage, AZ | 12% | $5,760 – $7,792 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 22% | $6,274 – $8,488 | at 2,700 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Kingman, AZ | 13% | $5,811 – $7,862 | at 3,300 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Fortuna Foothills, AZ | 4% | $5,348 – $7,236 | extreme summer heat shortens the working day |
| Florence, AZ | 8% | $5,554 – $7,514 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 5% | $5,400 – $7,305 | rock and decomposed granite slow every trench |
| Anthem, AZ | 17% | $6,017 – $8,140 | caliche has to be broken out, not dug |
| Green Valley, AZ | 21% | $6,222 – $8,419 | at 2,900 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Nogales, AZ | 14% | $5,862 – $7,932 | at 3,820 ft the season is shorter than the desert floor |
| Payson, AZ | 18% | $6,068 – $8,210 | at 5,000 ft the crews work a shorter season and carry winter-rated equipment |
A typical job is the middle of the statewide band for this trade. The premium is applied to that figure, then a range is shown around it. Nothing here is a quote — get two written estimates before you commit.
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Arizona concrete fails because the ground moves and the sun cooks it. Caliche and expansive clay soils shift with moisture, which cracks slabs and drops driveways. Summer surface temperatures on exposed concrete exceed 150F, which stresses the mix. The result is that Arizona flatwork often needs repair at 10-15 years instead of the 25-30 you would expect in a milder climate.
Most common job in this trade: crack repair, driveway replacement, patio pour, slab leveling. Busiest window: spring and fall, when concrete cures predictably.
| City | Elevation | Summer high | Winter low | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 1086 ft | 106°F | 45°F | 9b |
| Mesa, AZ | 1243 ft | 105°F | 42°F | 9b |
| Chandler, AZ | 1214 ft | 105°F | 43°F | 9b |
| Gilbert, AZ | 1233 ft | 105°F | 42°F | 9b |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 1257 ft | 104°F | 44°F | 9b |
| Tempe, AZ | 1150 ft | 106°F | 45°F | 9b |
| Glendale, AZ | 1152 ft | 106°F | 44°F | 9b |
| Peoria, AZ | 1148 ft | 105°F | 43°F | 9b |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 1404 ft | 103°F | 38°F | 9a |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 1725 ft | 102°F | 38°F | 9a |
| Surprise, AZ | 1175 ft | 105°F | 42°F | 9b |
| Goodyear, AZ | 968 ft | 106°F | 42°F | 9b |
| Avondale, AZ | 968 ft | 106°F | 43°F | 9b |
| Buckeye, AZ | 1032 ft | 106°F | 40°F | 9b |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 1400 ft | 107°F | 39°F | 9b |
| Maricopa, AZ | 1178 ft | 106°F | 40°F | 9b |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 6910 ft | 82°F | 16°F | 6a |
| Tucson, AZ | 2389 ft | 101°F | 42°F | 9b |
| Yuma, AZ | 138 ft | 107°F | 47°F | 10a |
| Prescott, AZ | 5367 ft | 89°F | 24°F | 7b |
Elevation and climate drive what actually breaks. A Flagstaff job at 6,910 feet has almost nothing in common with a Yuma job at 138 feet, even though both are Arizona.
Soil movement plus heat. Caliche and expansive soils shift as moisture changes, and the slab has nowhere to go. Proper base preparation is the difference between a driveway that lasts 10 years and one that lasts 25.
Mudjacking (or poly-foam lifting) raises a settled slab by injecting material underneath. It costs a fraction of replacement and works well for settled driveways and patios. It does not fix a structurally cracked slab.
Usually yes if it is attached to the house, over a certain size, or part of a covered structure. A freestanding flatwork pour often does not need one. Check with your city before pouring.
24-48 hours for foot traffic, 7 days for vehicles, and 28 days for full cure. In Arizona summer heat, concrete cures faster but also cracks more easily, which is why pours are scheduled early morning.
Most Arizona concrete repair work falls between $1,052 and $11,385. A crack fill and seal runs $1,052 to $1,423, and a remove and replace runs $8,415 to $11,385. Where you are in the state moves that: Flagstaff and Prescott carry the highest local premium, and the Valley cities sit close to the statewide band.
Four things: elevation, soil, the local hazard, and distance from the Valley. Above 5,000 feet the working season is shorter and crews carry winter-rated equipment. Caliche and rock have to be broken out rather than dug. Extreme heat and monsoon storms shorten the working day. And a job 150 miles from Phoenix means travel time and a second trip for parts.
crack repair, driveway replacement, patio pour, slab leveling. The busiest window is spring and fall, when concrete cures predictably.
yes for structural work and any new flatwork over a threshold. Your city's building department is the authority, and every city page on this site lists the actual permit office and phone number for that city.
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