Concrete leveling, also known as concrete lifting, raising, and slabjacking, is an activity that utilizes concrete to correct uneven or sunken surfaces. This process involves lifting, elevating, and straightening concrete to restore it to its original position. It also involves a lot of planning, installing, and maintaining the concrete. Hiring contractors or home repair experts is recommended for the job, as looking for DIY options may lead one to make common mistakes. Failing to have all the necessary tools Many concrete leveling mistakes overlap with those in concrete pouring, as these two tasks have several similarities and serve the same purpose. One of the most elementary errors people make during DIY concrete leveling is not having the necessary tools before starting the project. Concrete dries quickly, so if a person has already filled in wet cement within a gap on a concrete surface, they have limited time to smooth out the surface before the cement hardens. The entire project can be compromised if one does not have the required tools to smoothen and level the surface in time. So, one must create a checklist of all the tools needed for the leveling project before starting the task. Assuming that all concrete is the same Many assume that all concrete available in the market is the same.