Algonquin Garage Floor Lifting
Most of Algonquin’s subdivisions went up during the building boom of the 1990s and 2000s, which means a lot of garage floors here are newer than you’d find in older towns nearby. Newer doesn’t always mean immune to settling, though. Fast tract-home construction sometimes means the base under a slab wasn’t compacted as thoroughly as it should have been, and that shows up years later as a dip near the door or a crack that keeps growing.
We lift and level the slab you have rather than replacing it, which is quicker and considerably less expensive.
We lift and level the slab you have rather than replacing it, which is quicker and considerably less expensive.
Why newer garages in Algonquin still settle
During a rapid building period, sub-base compaction under a garage slab doesn’t always get the same attention it would on a smaller, slower job. Combine that with clay soil common throughout McHenry and Kane counties, and a slab that looked fine at closing can start to settle within a decade or two, especially near a downspout or a low spot in the yard.
Foam versus mudjacking
For most garage floors we lean toward foam, since it’s lightweight and cures quickly. Mudjacking can be a better value on a larger slab where cost per square foot matters more than speed. We’ll look at your garage before recommending either approach.
How the lift works
Signs it's worth checking your garage floor
• A gap forming at the base of the garage door
• A crack that’s spread rather than stayed the same
• The floor sloping noticeably toward one side
• Water pooling inside after rain
• The door catching on its track when opening or closing
Even in a newer home, these are worth a look rather than something to write off as normal settling.
• A crack that’s spread rather than stayed the same
• The floor sloping noticeably toward one side
• Water pooling inside after rain
• The door catching on its track when opening or closing
Even in a newer home, these are worth a look rather than something to write off as normal settling.
Call today for a FREE Estimate!
If your garage floor has a gap at the door, a crack that keeps growing, or a slab that dips toward the back wall, we’ll come take a look. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Frequently Asked Questions
My house is only fifteen or twenty years old. Why would the garage floor already need this?
It’s more common than people expect in newer subdivisions built quickly. If the sub-base wasn’t compacted thoroughly during construction, settling can show up well before a house reaches its thirtieth or fortieth year.
Is this covered by my builder's warranty?
That depends on your builder and how much time has passed since closing. We can’t speak to warranty coverage, but we can give you a clear, itemized look at what the repair involves either way.
How long does the whole process take?
Most single or two-car garage floors take a few hours, including drilling, injecting the foam, and patching.
It’s more common than people expect in newer subdivisions built quickly. If the sub-base wasn’t compacted thoroughly during construction, settling can show up well before a house reaches its thirtieth or fortieth year.
Will this fix uneven settling across the whole slab, or just one spot?
We can address either. If the settling is spread across the floor, we adjust the injection pattern to lift it evenly rather than just targeting one low spot.