The purposes of compaction grouting include: (a) to densify soils, hence, to reduce subsequent settlements and (b) to lift up structures. This paper, based on the results of a trial carried out for Contract CC275 of the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit Systems, discusses the effects of procedure, surcharge and the slump of grout on the effectiveness of compaction grouting. It has been found that: (a) permanent heave can be achieved in sandy gravels, (b) grout with large slump will not result in hydraulic fracturing, and (c) surcharge in a small area will not affect the pattern of cone failure, however, ground heave will be reduced locally.